The Mexican peso it is appreciated against the American dollar this Thursday. The local currency gains ground for the second day thanks to a decrease in nervousness that aroused the spread of the variant in recent days Covid-19 omicron.
The exchange rate It stands at 20.6980 units against a record of 20.7394 units yesterday, with the official closing of the Bank of Mexico (Banxico). The movement means for the peso a gain of 4.14 cents or a variation of 0.20 percent.
The cross operates in a range between a maximum of 20.7381 units and a minimum of 20.6506 units. Meanwhile, the Dollar Index (DXY), which compares the greenback with a basket of six reference currencies, advances 0.20% to 96.27 units.
“At times, the idea begins to permeate that a more infectious but less dangerous variant would have the potential to eventually put an end to the pandemic,” analysts from the local CI Banco firm said about the market situation.
Two vaccine makers said their drugs offer protection against the omicron variant, while data from the UK suggest that the new mutation may lead to fewer hospitalizations than the Delta variant.
Reference-www.eleconomista.com.mx