Mexican Stocks Post Best Daily Gain Since June
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The S&P/BMV IPC closed at 65,729.18 on Friday, marking its largest single-day gain since June 11, while the FTSE BIVA rose 2.17%. The rally followed a period of market volatility that saw the index hit a 2026 low of 63,933.69 three days prior. Concurrently, the finance ministry implemented its highest diesel fuel duty relief of 2026 at 82.59% to offset rising global crude prices, and the government recorded a first-half budget underspend of 499,000 million pesos. Analysts maintain a consensus year-end forecast for the peso to weaken to 17.68 against the dollar, contrary to expectations of currency strengthening.
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The significant government underspend, including reduced transfers to Pemex, suggests ongoing fiscal consolidation efforts despite state interventions in fuel pricing. The high level of diesel tax relief indicates that the government will face reduced tax collection as it absorbs costs associated with global crude price volatility.
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