Mexico and Andean Stocks: IPC, IPSA, COLCAP, BVL — 2026-10-28
Chile's IPSA surged 1.81% on October 27 after the central bank held rates at 4.5%, recovering from a Brazil-driven sell-off. Mexico's IPC edged up 0.35% ahead of the Fed, while Peru announced plans to allow local brokers to access Chilean and Colombian markets starting in 2027. Regional integration accelerates as the Lima Stock Exchange rebrands to "Bolsa de Lima" and seeks US tariff exemptions for Chilean agriculture.
Mexico and Andean Stocks: IPC, IPSA, COLCAP, BVL — 2026-10-28
Top developments
Chile IPSA rebounds 1.81% after central bank rate hold
On Tuesday, October 27, Chile's IPSA index jumped 1.81% to close at 10,767, driven by the central bank's unanimous decision to hold its benchmark interest rate at 4.5%. The move followed a sharp decline on Monday, October 26, when the index fell 1.59% to its lowest level since June due to a regional sell-off triggered by Brazil's election results. Key gainers included SQM and Entel, reflecting investor relief over the stable monetary policy stance despite rising inflation risks.
Peru opens stock access to Chile and Colombia
Peruvian investors will gain the ability to buy shares in Chile and Colombia through local brokers starting in 2027, according to the Lima Stock Exchange chief who announced the plan on October 26. This initiative is part of the broader "nuam" regional integration strategy, which also saw the Lima Stock Exchange rebrand to "Bolsa de Lima" on October 28. The integration aims to create a unified capital market, with Chile, Colombia, and Peru collectively representing a market capitalization of $539 billion.
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Mexico IPC edges up ahead of Fed decision
Mexico's IPC rose 0.35% to 69,712 on October 27, as investors positioned themselves ahead of the US Federal Reserve's decision. The Mexican peso weakened by 0.6% against the dollar during the session. Earlier in the week, on Monday, October 26, the IPC had slipped 0.58% to 69,471, pressured by a 3.3% drop in Femsa shares, while the peso gained against the dollar.
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Colombia COLCAP flat as peso slips
Colombia's COLCAP index remained nearly flat, edging up 0.06% on October 27, while the US dollar rose 0.56% against the Colombian peso to COP 3,147. On Monday, October 26, the index had fallen 1.38% to 2,505.04, despite a 3.52% rise in Ecopetrol shares, as the broader market reacted to global volatility.
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Local view
Diario Financiero (Chile) reported that the Santiago stock market moderated losses on October 26 but was heading toward a new minimum, with Latam Airlines shares plummeting following the electoral shift in Brazil. The outlet noted that the Bovespa index in Brazil had sunk by 14.7%, creating significant regional headwinds.
Expansión (Mexico) highlighted that the BMV IPC fell more than 1% on October 28 due to quarterly earnings reports, with pressure on GCC, Genomma Lab, Bimbo, and Walmex. The peso traded at 18.66 per dollar, while oil prices rose following a drop in US inventories.
El Financiero (Mexico) noted that Wall Street opened mixed as investors awaited the Fed's decision, with the S&P/BMV IPC advancing 0.20% in early trading on October 27.
Context & numbers
- Chile Central Bank Rate: Held at 4.5% on October 27, with a unanimous vote citing increased inflation risks.
- Copper Prices: The copper fund CPER rose 0.84% to $39.39 on October 26, while Southern Copper gained 0.54%.
- Mexican Peso: Closed at 18.55 pesos per dollar on October 26, a 0.51% change from the previous session.
- Brazil Impact: Brazil's Ibovespa fell 13.88% on October 26 following Lula's re-election, with the dollar hitting R$5.41, causing ripple effects across Latin American markets.
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On the radar
- US Tariff Exemptions: Chile is seeking wider US tariff exemptions, with farm groups estimating potential losses of up to US$800 million. Paula Estévez pressed Washington on October 28.
- Pension Fund Flows: Colombian pension fund reform is expected to impact local equity markets, with estimates suggesting monthly flows to local equities and TES could fall if certain schemes are adopted.
- Fed Decision: Markets remain cautious ahead of the US Federal Reserve's upcoming decision, which is influencing peso and stock volatility in Mexico and Colombia.
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