Mexican Peso Gains Amid U.S. Reciprocal Tariff Concerns

The Mexican peso appreciated on Thursday, benefiting from a weaker U.S. dollar in a session shaped by new economic data from the United States and news about President Donald Trump’s reciprocal tariffs.

The spot exchange rate closed at 20.4780 pesos per dollar, marking an improvement from Wednesday’s 20.5093 pesos, according to official data from the Bank of Mexico (Banxico). This represented a gain of 3.30 cents, or 0.15%, for the local currency.

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The dollar traded within a range, reaching a high of 20.6489 and a low of 20.4576. Meanwhile, the U.S. Dollar Index (DXY)—which measures the greenback against a basket of six major currencies—fell 0.82% to 107.12 points.

On Thursday, Donald Trump signed a memorandum introducing his reciprocal tariffs policy. The Republican leader emphasized that these tariffs aim to restore fairness and “level the playing field.” He also warned that shipments routed through third countries to bypass tariffs would not be tolerated.

Earlier in the day, data showed that U.S. producer prices rose more than expected in January, reinforcing signs that inflation is picking up. This comes after a stronger-than-expected increase in January’s consumer prices as well.

The continued higher-than-expected producer price figures suggest a more complex inflation outlook. Investors are now closely watching trade developments.

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Ignacio Teson
Ignacio Teson
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Ignacio Teson is an Economist and Financial Analyst. He has more than 7 years of experience in emerging markets. He worked as an analyst and market operator at brokerage firms in Argentina and Spain.
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