{
  "id": 9104049,
  "title": "Colombia Markets: COLCAP & the Peso — September 22, 2026",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/22/colombia-markets-colcap-the-peso-september-22-2026",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-09-22T06:41:05.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Rio Times",
    "slug": "the-rio-times",
    "url": "https://www.riotimesonline.com/colombia-markets-colcap-peso-tuesday-september-22-2026/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Colombia's COLCAP equity index saw a modest gain of 0.68% on Monday, September 21, 2026, as the country's peso slipped by 0.30% against the US dollar. The positive stock market performance was driven by a global rally in stocks, with little local catalysts to boost the momentum. The index, which has risen around 37% over the past year, remained above its 52-week range midpoint and continues its uptrend for the year. Meanwhile, the peso weakened slightly, trading at 3,176 pesos per US dollar, indicating a modest depreciation. The day's market activity was largely influenced by global risk appetite, with US stocks and emerging markets benefiting from the risk-on sentiment. However, oil prices, which are a key component of Colombia's economy, experienced a decline of about 3%, causing concern about the impact on the peso and the energy-heavy index. The COLCAP's rise above the 2,500 level provides a psychological support level, and the index has increased by 5.8% so far in September. Despite the minor dip in the peso, its overall strength remains significant, as it is still roughly 19% stronger than its weakest level of the past year.",
  "summary": "Colombia's COLCAP index rose 0.68% to 2,566 points while the peso weakened to 3,176 per dollar. See what drove the session and the key movers. The post Colombia Markets: COLCAP & the Peso — September 22, 2026 appeared first on The Rio Times .",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}