Key Facts
The S&P/BMV IPC Mexico’s main stock index, added 0.21% to close at 66,384 points, snapping a cautious week with a late-session bounce.
The Mexican peso strengthened 0.25% against the US dollar to trade at 17.48, extending its recovery from the top of its recent range.
Banorte and Walmex both surged 1.7%, driving the financial and consumer staples sectors and providing the bulk of the index’s positive thrust.
Heavyweight cement-maker Cemex fell 1.6%, acting as the single largest drag on the benchmark after a session of hefty trading volume.
