| Asset | Level | Change |
|---|---|---|
| MSCI Colombia | 9.02 | +0.00% |
| MSCI Chile | 40.20 | +0.70% |
| MSCI Peru | 86.36 | +0.85% |
| USD/COP | 3,237.18 | -1.73% |
| USD/CLP | 923.90 | -1.15% |
| USD/PEN | 3.41 | +0.31% |
| Copper | 6.28 | +0.67% |
| Gold | 4,073.20 | -0.75% |
| Brent Crude | 78.57 | +3.37% |
| Bitcoin | 62,936.15 | -1.29% |
| Colombia 10Y Govt Yield | - | - |
| Chile Short-term Rate | 4.50% | +0.00% |
| Data | Prior | Cons | Actual |
|---|---|---|---|
| No events available | |||
MSCI Chile Equity (ECH) | Type: market_hloc | Price: 40.2 (2026-07-10) | Range: 37.43–44.27 | Trend(6pt): 42.28,39.49,40.83,41.56,39.92,40.2
| Data | Prior | Cons | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| No events available | |||
Andean equity markets posted modest gains on July 12, led by Chile and Peru. MSCI Chile advanced 0.70% to 40.20 while MSCI Peru climbed 0.85% to 86.36, supported by copper rising 0.67% to $6.28 per pound. MSCI Colombia was unchanged at 9.02.
In FX markets, USD/COP dropped sharply 1.73% to 3,237.18 and USD/CLP fell 1.15% to 923.90, reflecting improved risk sentiment. USD/PEN edged 0.31% higher to 3.41. Brent crude surged 3.37% to $78.57, providing incremental revenue support for Colombia’s fiscal accounts.
Gold declined 0.75% to 4,073.20 while Bitcoin fell 1.29%. Chile’s short-term rate held steady at 4.50%. No major data releases occurred across the Andean bloc.
BHP’s exploration of a sale for its Chilean desalination plant and power lines extended the miner’s asset-monetization strategy, while Chile’s government retained a window to issue external debt as sovereign spreads hovered near two-decade lows. Peru’s central bank held its policy rate at 4.25% for the tenth straight month, judging the recent inflation spike temporary.
The calendar shows no scheduled releases for Colombia, Chile or Peru on July 13. Markets will therefore focus on external drivers, particularly Chinese demand indicators and global commodity prices. Copper and oil movements will remain central to sentiment for Chile, Peru and Colombia respectively.
Any updates on Chile’s ongoing debt issuance window or mining-asset monetization plans could also influence local yields and the CLP. Investors will monitor incoming global risk data for potential spillover into Andean FX and equity flows. Copper’s second consecutive weekly advance continues to support external accounts, with Chile’s state copper revenues tracking above budget assumptions and Peru’s mining royalty collections running higher year-to-date.
Copper’s weekly advance continues to bolster external accounts in Chile and Peru, with mining royalties and fiscal revenues tracking above budget assumptions. Chile’s government retains a favorable window to issue external debt as sovereign spreads sit near multi-year lows. Colombia benefits from the Brent surge but remains more exposed to oil-price volatility than its copper-dependent peers.
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Copper Futures (HG=F) | Type: market_hloc | USD/lb: 6.274 (2026-07-13) | Range: 5.795–6.649 | Trend(6pt): 5.976,5.795,6.361,6.489,6.215,6.274
MSCI Peru Equity (EPU) | Type: market_hloc | Price: 86.36 (2026-07-10) | Range: 76.3–88.88 | Trend(6pt): 86.16,76.6,84.61,88.11,85.63,86.36
USD/COP Exchange Rate | Type: market_hloc | COP per USD: 3237 (2026-07-13) | Range: 3237–3798 | Trend(6pt): 3644,3728,3672,3459,3294,3237
Broader commodity strength supports current-account balances across the region while limiting pressure on central-bank reserves. Lithium royalty negotiations in Chile remain ongoing without immediate revenue effects. BHP’s potential divestment of Chilean power assets could free capital for reinvestment while signaling continued portfolio optimization by major miners.
Global risk appetite improved on firmer Chinese import data and contained geopolitical concerns around Iran. Copper posted its second consecutive weekly gain as traders discounted near-term demand risks. Brent crude rose sharply, adding tailwinds for oil-linked fiscal positions in Colombia.
Equity markets in developed economies showed resilience, supporting carry trades into higher-yielding Andean currencies. Gold eased despite ongoing uncertainty, reflecting a modest rotation into risk assets. Broader emerging-market flows turned positive, aiding CLP and COP performance.
External conditions therefore remain broadly constructive for the Andean bloc in the near term. ASX copper miners surged on the price move, underscoring the global equity response to stronger Chinese demand signals.
Peru’s central bank held its policy rate at 4.25% for the tenth consecutive month, judging the recent inflation spike as temporary. The BCRP maintains a stable, data-dependent stance with inflation now trending toward target. Chile’s BCCh kept the short-term rate unchanged at 4.50% and is expected to remain on hold through year-end following firmer industrial production.
Colombia’s BanRep continues to adopt the most hawkish regional posture given persistent inflation pressures, resulting in a clear divergence in rate paths. No FX intervention or reserve-management shifts were reported across the three central banks. The committee voted to hold in Peru.