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Andeans Macro Daily(Beta Mode)

August 06, 2026 robomacro.com

Andean Equities Advance on Copper, Gold Gains

MSCI Colombia9.02+0.00%
MSCI Chile40.97+1.31%
MSCI Peru89.90+1.60%
USD/COP3,174.38-1.03%

Market Snapshot

AssetLevelChange
MSCI Colombia9.02+0.00%
MSCI Chile40.97+1.31%
MSCI Peru89.90+1.60%
USD/COP3,174.38-1.03%
USD/CLP913.25-0.13%
USD/PEN3.38-0.41%
Copper6.80+1.43%
Gold4,326.60+1.90%
Brent Crude80.37+1.16%
Bitcoin64,543.01-0.08%
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 | 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 climbed 1.60% and MSCI Chile gained 1.31% on higher copper and gold prices.
  • USD/COP fell 1.03% while BanRep purchased US$399.9 million in its first reserve auction.
  • Chile short-term rate held at 4.50% amid stable regional FX moves.

Yesterday's Recap

Andean markets posted gains driven by commodity strength. MSCI Peru advanced 1.60% to 89.90 and MSCI Chile rose 1.31% to 40.97 as copper climbed 1.43% to 6.80 and gold surged 1.90% to 4,326.60. MSCI Colombia remained flat at 9.02.

USD/COP eased 1.03% to 3,174.38 after BanRep approved US$399.9 million of the US$877.5 million offered in its initial reserve-accumulation auction. USD/CLP declined 0.13% to 913.25 and USD/PEN fell 0.41% to 3.38. Brent crude rose 1.16% to 80.37, supporting Colombia’s external accounts.

No major data releases occurred across the three economies. Copper price strength supports fiscal revenues in Chile and Peru, where mining royalties and export earnings remain key buffers. Colombia’s oil-linked revenues benefit from Brent above 80, narrowing the fiscal gap.

Gold at record levels aids Peru’s reserve accumulation and provides modest royalty income for Colombia. Lithium export stability in Chile offers an emerging diversification channel alongside traditional copper output. Regional equity gains reflect improved terms of trade that ease current-account pressures across the bloc.

The Day Ahead

The calendar shows no Tier-1 releases scheduled for Colombia, Chile or Peru. Market participants will monitor global copper demand signals and any follow-through from BanRep’s reserve operation. Chile’s short-term rate remains at 4.50% with limited immediate policy catalysts.

Regional FX will likely track movements in the dollar and commodity prices. Peru’s mining sector continues to benefit from elevated gold levels that bolster FX reserves. Attention may shift to external developments that influence capital flows into Andean assets.

Broader risk sentiment remains constructive for commodity-linked currencies such as the CLP and PEN. Any sustained rise in U.S. yields could still cap further Andean FX appreciation.

Other Economic Notes

Copper price strength supports fiscal revenues in Chile and Peru, where mining royalties and export earnings remain key buffers. Colombia’s oil-linked revenues benefit from Brent above 80, narrowing the fiscal gap. Gold at record levels aids Peru’s reserve accumulation and provides modest royalty income for Colombia.

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Andeans Macro Daily(Beta Mode)

August 06, 2026 robomacro.com
Chile Long-Term Rate Chile Long-Term Rate | Type: macro_line | Rate %: 5.52 (2026-06-01) | Range: 5.225–6.718 | Trend(6pt): 5.225,5.736,5.53,5.792,5.57,5.52
Copper Futures (HG=F) 3M Copper Futures (HG=F) 3M | Type: market_hloc | Price: 6.801 (2026-08-06) | Range: 5.943–6.801 | Trend(5pt): 6.136,6.359,6.141,6.296,6.801
USD/COP 3M USD/COP 3M | Type: market_hloc | Rate: 3174 (2026-08-06) | Range: 3122–3798 | Trend(6pt): 3713,3636,3444,3263,3242,3174
MSCI Peru ETF (EPU) 3M MSCI Peru ETF (EPU) 3M | Type: market_hloc | Price: 89.9 (2026-08-05) | Range: 76.91–89.9 | Trend(6pt): 80.51,83.71,87.83,85.21,86.6,89.9

Other Economic Notes (continued)

Lithium export stability in Chile offers an emerging diversification channel alongside traditional copper output. Regional equity gains reflect improved terms of trade that ease current-account pressures across the bloc. The ECB maintains its deposit rate at 2.25% while Eurozone CPI stands at 2.90% year-over-year and unemployment at 6.30%.

These readings keep external financial conditions relatively supportive for emerging-market flows into the Andes.

Global Macro News

The ECB maintains its deposit rate at 2.25% while Eurozone CPI stands at 2.90% year-over-year and unemployment at 6.30%. These readings keep external financial conditions relatively supportive for emerging-market flows into the Andes. Federal Reserve speakers and potential China industrial production data later this week will influence copper and gold pricing that directly affects Chile and Peru.

ECB plans to enhance its repo facility for central banks could improve liquidity access for regional institutions. Broader risk sentiment remains constructive for commodity-linked currencies such as the CLP and PEN. Any sustained rise in U.S.

yields could still cap further Andean FX appreciation.

Andean Central Banks Watch

BanRep continues its reserve-accumulation program after purchasing nearly US$400 million, reinforcing external buffers while holding its policy rate steady amid persistent inflation pressures. BCCh maintains the short-term rate at 4.50% and has pursued the region’s most aggressive easing path in prior cycles; minutes due today may clarify whether further cuts remain on the table. BCRP keeps its rate unchanged at a level consistent with low and stable inflation, limiting FX intervention and allowing reserves to benefit from gold strength.

Rate paths continue to diverge, with Colombia exhibiting the most hawkish stance, Chile focused on growth support, and Peru prioritizing stability. Stronger commodity prices reduce immediate pressure on any central bank to adjust policy aggressively.

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