20 Jul 2015
USD/MXN hits 16.00 for the first time ever
FXStreet (Córdoba) - The Mexican peso reached a new all-time low against the US dollar on Monday, extending the decline that started last week. Greenback is mostly higher in the forex, particularly against emerging market currencies.
USD/MXN and the first test of 16
The pair broke above Friday’s highs that lie at 15.94 and jumped hitting 16.00, a new record high. USD/MXN failed to rally above 16.00 and pulled back modestly. It was trading at 15.975, up 0.35% for the day and 24% above the level it had 12 month ago.
The trend remains bullish in every time frame. Greenback has a positive outlook against Latam currencies and today is rising particularly versus the Brazilian real.
Banxico, CPI and retail sales
The central bank of Mexico (Banxico) will announced its decision on interest rates on Thursdays and is expected to remain on hold and considering the decline in economic activity and that inflation it the lowest level in years, Banxico could remain on hold even if the Fed raises rates.
Others economic reports from Mexico include retail sales on Wednesday, mid-July CPI reading on Thursday and the economic activity index and unemployment rate on Friday.
USD/MXN and the first test of 16
The pair broke above Friday’s highs that lie at 15.94 and jumped hitting 16.00, a new record high. USD/MXN failed to rally above 16.00 and pulled back modestly. It was trading at 15.975, up 0.35% for the day and 24% above the level it had 12 month ago.
The trend remains bullish in every time frame. Greenback has a positive outlook against Latam currencies and today is rising particularly versus the Brazilian real.
Banxico, CPI and retail sales
The central bank of Mexico (Banxico) will announced its decision on interest rates on Thursdays and is expected to remain on hold and considering the decline in economic activity and that inflation it the lowest level in years, Banxico could remain on hold even if the Fed raises rates.
Others economic reports from Mexico include retail sales on Wednesday, mid-July CPI reading on Thursday and the economic activity index and unemployment rate on Friday.