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Market Optimism Boosts U.S. Inflation Report and LatAm Currencies

12/19/2025

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On December 19, 2025, markets reacted positively to a benign U.S. inflation report.
The USD/CLP held near 910.6 as IPSA rose 0.59% to 10,194.26, ending a three-session decline.
In Mexico, the peso traded at 18.03 after Banxico cut rates to 7.00%, signaling caution.
In Brazil, the USD/BRL hovered around 5.52 as the central bank projected 2025 growth at 2.3% and inflation would not reach the target until 2028.

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Story summary

On December 19, 2025, markets reacted positively to a benign U.S. inflation report.
The USD/CLP held near 910.6 as IPSA rose 0.59% to 10,194.26, ending a three-session decline.
In Mexico, the peso traded at 18.03 after Banxico cut rates to 7.00%, signaling caution.
In Brazil, the USD/BRL hovered around 5.52 as the central bank projected 2025 growth at 2.3% and inflation would not reach the target until 2028.