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Andeans Macro Daily(Beta Mode)

August 20, 2026 robomacro.com

Andean Equities Rise on Commodity Gains

MSCI Colombia9.02+0.00%
MSCI Chile40.70+1.55%
MSCI Peru89.99+2.86%
USD/COP3,048.48-1.85%

Market Snapshot

AssetLevelChange
MSCI Colombia9.02+0.00%
MSCI Chile40.70+1.55%
MSCI Peru89.99+2.86%
USD/COP3,048.48-1.85%
USD/CLP920.75-0.24%
USD/PEN3.35-0.54%
Copper6.44-0.79%
Gold4,543.70+1.21%
Brent Crude94.00+2.60%
Bitcoin71,824.95+3.69%
Colombia 10Y Govt Yield--
Chile Short-term Rate4.50%+0.00%

Prior Economic Events

Data Prior Cons Actual
No events available
Chile Short-Term RateChile Short-Term Rate | Type: macro_line | Policy Rate %: 4.5 (2026-06-01) | Range: 1.5–11.25 | Trend(5pt): 1.5,11.25,8.25,5,4.5

Today's Economic Events

Data Prior Cons Time
No events available
  • MSCI Peru and Chile rose 2.86% and 1.55% respectively on commodity shifts, while Colombia was flat.
  • USD/COP fell 1.85%, USD/PEN declined 0.54% and USD/CLP eased 0.24% as Brent crude climbed 2.60%.
  • Chile’s short-term rate held at 4.50% with no policy change; regional calendars showed no data releases.

Yesterday's Recap

Andean markets posted gains driven by commodity price action rather than local data. MSCI Peru climbed 2.86% to 89.99 while MSCI Chile advanced 1.55% to 40.70, reflecting firmer gold and mixed copper readings. MSCI Colombia remained unchanged at 9.02.

All three currencies strengthened, with USD/COP dropping 1.85% to 3,048.48, USD/PEN falling 0.54% to 3.35 and USD/CLP easing 0.24% to 920.75. Brent crude rose 2.60% to 94.00, supporting Colombia’s fiscal outlook, while gold gained 1.21% to 4,543.70 and copper slipped 0.79% to 6.44. Bitcoin added 3.69% to 71,824.95.

No macroeconomic releases occurred in Colombia, Chile or Peru, leaving price action to external factors. Chile’s short-term rate stayed at 4.50% with no adjustment. Sovereign yields and CDS spreads tracked external risk sentiment in the absence of local catalysts.

The Day Ahead

No economic releases or central bank events are scheduled for Colombia, Chile or Peru. Traders will monitor global commodity flows, particularly copper and Brent, for further direction on regional FX and equities. Chile’s short-term rate remains at 4.50% with no adjustment expected.

Peru’s mining export volumes and Colombia’s trade balance are next on the calendar but fall outside the immediate window. Sovereign yields and CDS spreads are likely to track external risk sentiment in the absence of local catalysts. External demand signals from China remain critical for Andean mining exports.

Other Economic Notes

Copper price softness at 6.44 remains a key variable for Chile and Peru fiscal balances, though royalty revenues have stayed resilient. Gold strength at 4,543.70 offers modest support to Peru’s and Colombia’s smaller mining sectors without altering FX trajectories. Brent at 94.00 provides Colombia with improved oil revenue visibility, yet volumes remain stable rather than expanding.

Regional equity proxies show differentiated performance, with Peru and Chile capturing commodity upside while Colombia lags. No inflation prints or activity data altered the picture yesterday. Brazilians poured into Chile as winter deluges reopened ski resorts, adding seasonal tourism support.

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Andeans Macro Daily(Beta Mode)

August 20, 2026 robomacro.com
Brent Crude Oil (BZ=F) Brent Crude Oil (BZ=F) | Type: market_hloc | Price USD: 94.04 (2026-08-20) | Range: 71.57–105 | Trend(5pt): 105,87.33,78.02,89.03,94.04
MSCI Peru Equity (EPU) MSCI Peru Equity (EPU) | Type: market_hloc | Price: 89.99 (2026-08-19) | Range: 76.91–90.74 | Trend(6pt): 80.7,84.35,85.28,85.47,89.19,89.99
USD/COP Exchange Rate USD/COP Exchange Rate | Type: market_hloc | FX Rate: 3048 (2026-08-20) | Range: 3048–3793 | Trend(6pt): 3793,3559,3367,3217,3106,3048
MSCI Chile Equity (ECH) MSCI Chile Equity (ECH) | Type: market_hloc | Price: 40.7 (2026-08-19) | Range: 37.43–41.56 | Trend(6pt): 39.96,40.32,39.66,39.24,40.52,40.7

Global Macro News

Eurozone CPI at 2.90% and unemployment at 6.30% continue to shape external risk appetite that spills into Andean assets. The ECB deposit rate at 2.25% anchors global rate expectations and influences carry flows toward higher-yielding emerging markets. Rising Brent prices add upward pressure on import costs for non-oil producers while benefiting Colombia’s terms of trade.

Global equity sentiment, reflected in Bitcoin’s 3.69% gain, supports risk assets across the region. Commodity volatility, especially copper’s 0.79% decline, directly transmits to Chile and Peru current accounts and fiscal projections. External demand signals from China remain critical for Andean mining exports.

Andean Central Banks Watch

BanRep maintains its relatively hawkish stance amid persistent Colombian inflation pressures, keeping policy tighter than regional peers. BCCh has delivered the most aggressive easing cycle in the bloc and held the short-term rate at 4.50% with no further move signaled. BCRP continues its measured approach, supported by contained inflation and stable reserves, avoiding sharp rate shifts.

Divergences persist: Colombia’s higher rates contrast with Chile’s deeper cuts and Peru’s steadier path. FX intervention remains limited across the three banks, with reserve management focused on buffering commodity swings rather than targeting specific levels. No rate decisions are imminent, allowing inflation targeting credibility to be tested against external price shocks.

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