IPC Slips as Peso Weakens on Tariff Outlook

Market Snapshot

Asset	Level	Change
IPC Bolsa	66,266.01	-1.54%
USD/MXN	17.48	+0.43%
EUR/MXN	19.88	+0.13%
WTI Crude	89.99	-2.39%
Silver	58.55	+1.30%
Gold	4,056.80	+0.25%
Brent Crude	91.94	-8.69%
Bitcoin	64,990.78	-0.08%
Mexico Short-term Rate	5.19%	-3.17%
Mexico Long-term Rate	9.45%	+6.42%

Prior Economic Events

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Today's Economic Events

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IPC Bolsa drops 1.54% to 66,266 amid peso depreciation.
Moody's cuts World Cup GDP boost to 0.13%, below forecasts.
Economy minister confirms new US tariffs leave Mexico unchanged.

Yesterday's Recap

Mexican equities closed lower as the IPC Bolsa fell 1.54 percent to 66,266.01 while the peso weakened 0.43 percent to 17.48 against the dollar. Short-term rates stood at 5.19 percent and long-term yields rose to 9.45 percent, reflecting shifting rate expectations. Moody's revised the economic impact of the World Cup downward to just 0.13 percent of GDP this year after Mexico hosted 13 matches.

Economy Minister Marcelo Ebrard stated that fresh US tariffs would produce no material change for Mexican exports under USMCA rules. Security concerns resurfaced after the murder of a mayor in Michoacán, the fourteenth such killing since President Sheinbaum took office. Oil prices declined sharply with WTI falling 2.39 percent to 89.99 dollars per barrel and Brent dropping 8.69 percent to 91.94.

TelevisaUnivision reported a 23 percent rise in Mexican advertising revenue driven by World Cup coverage, offsetting weaker US results. Gold rose 0.25 percent to 4,056.80 while silver gained 1.30 percent to 58.55.

The Day Ahead

Markets enter a data-light session with no scheduled Mexican releases. Attention will focus on US economic indicators that could influence nearshoring flows and peso sentiment. Traders will monitor any updates on USMCA compliance ahead of potential tariff implementation.

Global central bank commentary from the ECB and South African Reserve Bank may set the tone for emerging-market rate expectations. Corporate earnings from firms exposed to Mexican supply chains could also move sentiment. The absence of domestic events leaves USD/MXN and IPC sensitive to external headlines.

Broader commodity moves, including crude and precious metals, will likely shape local asset pricing.

Other Economic Notes

Nearshoring momentum continues to support manufacturing investment despite softer World Cup multipliers. Security incidents involving local officials highlight ongoing governance risks that could affect regional supply-chain decisions. Inflation at 3.37 percent year-over-year remains within Banxico's tolerance band, providing room for measured policy adjustments.

US tariff policy appears contained for now, yet any escalation would test Mexico's export resilience under existing trade frameworks. <i>↓ p.2</i>

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Other Economic Notes (continued)

Broader commodity weakness, especially in crude, may pressure fiscal revenues tied to energy exports. Buy-now-pay-later adoption trends signal deepening financial strain among lower-income households.

Global Macro News

The ECB kept its three key rates unchanged at 2.25 percent, citing a modest improvement in euro-area growth during the second quarter. South Africa's central bank also held rates steady, though the rand fell 2.5 percent on the decision. Renewed oil-price volatility adds downside risk to Mexico's energy-linked revenues.

US sanctions on more than fifty individuals and entities tied to the Jalisco cartel underscore continued bilateral pressure on organized crime. Global risk appetite showed mixed signals as Bitcoin edged 0.08 percent lower while gold rose 0.25 percent. Central banks in Canada and Australia signaled steady policy paths, limiting near-term volatility for emerging-market currencies.

These developments collectively shape external conditions for Mexican asset prices and trade flows.

Banxico Watch

Banxico's policy rate stands at 5.19 percent following the June decision, with inflation at 3.37 percent year-over-year keeping price pressures contained. Recent communications have emphasized data dependence and a gradual approach to any further easing. The committee voted to hold rates, balancing subdued growth against the need to anchor inflation expectations near the 3 percent target.

Forward guidance points to continued monitoring of US monetary policy and peso stability before signaling additional cuts. Markets interpret the current stance as supportive of gradual normalization rather than aggressive easing. Any shift in rhetoric around nearshoring-driven demand or fiscal pressures could alter rate-path expectations in coming months.

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