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Dollar today in Colombia: Markets start the week with no major volatility risks on the horizon
Investors monitor geopolitical risks and their potential effect on the dollar. Photo: iStock
TL;DR
- Markets began the week with a relatively clear international economic agenda, lacking events expected to cause significant volatility.
- Investor focus is concentrated on the US-Iran conflict and its potential impact on the Strait of Hormuz, a critical oil trade route.
- Brent crude oil prices have risen, and a prolonged closure of the Strait of Hormuz could lead to oil prices reaching US$150 per barrel, fueling inflation fears.
- The dollar index (DXY) advanced slightly, reflecting a safe-haven search amid geopolitical tensions.
- US stock futures showed slight declines, indicating a defensive tone among financial operators.
- Colombian inflation accelerated in April to 5.68%, moving further away from the central bank's target and increasing the likelihood of interest rate hikes.
- The Colombian peso and Brazilian real advanced against the dollar, while the Chilean peso slightly declined.
- The Representative Market Rate for the dollar in Colombia was set at $3,747.10.