Colombian Peso Holds Ground As COLCAP Extends Historic Rally

(MENAFN- The Rio Times) The Colombian peso demonstrated resilience against the US dollar Tuesday evening, closing at 4,016.94 COP according to Banco de la República data.

This marked a modest 1.47 peso strengthening from Monday's 4,018.41 TRM rate, despite continued pressure from global dollar strength.

Trading volumes remained subdued across foreign exchange markets as investors positioned ahead of Friday's critical US employment report.

The peso found support near the psychologically important 4,000 level, with spot trading reaching an intraday low of 4,000.00 before recovering to close at 4,002.96.

Colombia's COLCAP index extended its remarkable year-to-date performance, trading between 1,845 and 1,858 points during Tuesday's session.



The benchmark maintained gains of approximately 33.78% for 2025, positioning Colombia as the world's best-performing major stock market. Trading Economics data confirmed the index closed near 1,858 points, representing a modest 0.33% daily advance.

Canacol Energy led individual stock gainers with a 10.13% surge, while Grupo Argos preferential shares declined 2.21% to become the session's worst performer.

Market volumes reached 54.089 billion pesos, down 44.5% from the previous session's 97.470 billion peso turnover. Technical analysis reveals the peso trading below key moving averages while maintaining support above 4,000.

The 14-day RSI reading of 44.58 suggests neutral momentum with slight bearish undertones, according to market data. Resistance appears at the 50-day moving average of 4,053.87, with longer-term pressure at the 200-day average of 4,133.13.



The Global Liquidity Index, represented by the yellow line on trading charts, declined sharply since mid-August. This metric typically correlates inversely with emerging market performance, explaining recent pressure on Latin American currencies despite local strength factors.

Dollar Index movements provided the primary catalyst for peso weakness overnight. The DXY rose 0.12% to 98.44, supported by higher Treasury yields and equity market weakness that boosted dollar liquidity demand.

Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller confirmed Tuesday his support for a 25 basis point rate cut at September's FOMC meeting. San Francisco Fed President Mary Daly separately warned that labor market deterioration could accelerate quickly, adding pressure for monetary easing.

Colombia's coffee sector continued supporting peso fundamentals, with exports reaching 5.4 billion dollars over the past twelve months. Coffee production hit 14.6 million bags, the highest since 1992, as international arabica prices reached 3.98 dollars per pound.

Ecopetrol shares reflected broader oil sector pressures following the company's 46% second-quarter profit decline. CEO Ricardo Roa cited operational disruptions, attacks, and lower oil prices as primary factors affecting the state energy company's performance.

Central Bank of Colombia maintained its benchmark rate at 9.25% during July meetings, with Governor Leonardo Villar emphasizing the need for continued restrictive monetary policy. The bank targets 3% inflation by 2026, though current readings remain elevated at 4.9%.

Market participants now await Friday's US employment data, which could determine Federal Reserve policy direction and subsequent emerging market currency flows.

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