The weak US jobs report pressures the dollar, driving gains in Latin American markets

At the same time, investors are closely watching political and trade developments in the region. The MSCI Latin America Currency Index inched up by 0.1%, while the region’s stock index rebounded 0.3% after falling for three consecutive trading days. The Colombian peso and Peruvian sol rose by 0.2% and 0.4%, respectively. Peru’s main stock index and the Colombian COLCAP index each gained 0.3%. The Brazilian real dipped slightly by 0.1%, while Brazil’s Bovespa stock index climbed 0.4%. Argentina’s Merval index rose 0.9%. Mexico’s main stock index fell by 0.3%, dragged down by a 3% plunge in Walmart de México (Walmex) shares; meanwhile, the Mexican peso strengthened by 0.4%.