¡Atención! Dólar en Colombia se desplomó este martes y ya está por debajo de los $3.700
En la tarde de este martes 13 de enero, el mercado cambiario cerró la jornada con una marcada apreciación del peso. El dólar terminó en $3.663,28, lo ...
TL;DR
- The US dollar fell below 3,700 Colombian pesos on January 13th, closing at $3,663.28.
- This marks the lowest exchange rate since June 2021.
- The dollar's performance in Colombia this week is largely dependent on US macroeconomic indicators, including inflation (CPI and PPI) and consumer data (retail and housing sales).
- Favorable US inflation data could lead to a weaker dollar, potentially pushing the USD/COP towards $3,600.
- Adverse inflation data or increased doubts about the Federal Reserve's independence could cause increased volatility and a rebound in the dollar towards $3,800.
- A cheaper dollar benefits Colombian consumers by making imports more affordable, reduces production costs for businesses relying on foreign inputs, and eases the government's fiscal pressure.
- However, a cheaper dollar can negatively impact Colombian exporters.