The greenback exchange rate fell -0.18% compared to the previous day’s close. US$335 million were negotiated in the market at an average price of S/3.7975.
He dollar price closed down the day of this Thursday, February 23, 2023 and was placed at S / 3.8020. This means a decline of -0.18% compared to the result of Wednesday when it was located at S / 3.8090, according to the Central Reserve Bank of Peru (BCRP).
At 1.50 pm the green ticket in the parallel market It was listed at S/3,790 for the purchase and S/3,820 for the sale. While in the banking market the referential exchange rate was S/3.7710 for purchase and S/3.8320 for sale at the Banco de Crédito del Perú (BCP).
“During the day there was a mixed flow, on the one hand, supply from corporates and non-residents, which brought the dollar to a minimum level of S/3.7860 and on the other hand, institutional demand, with the dollar reaching a maximum level of S/3 .8050”, said Fabiola Gutiérrez, Currency Trader at Renta4 SAB.
In addition, he added that US$335 million were negotiated in the market at an average price of S/3.7975. Likewise, there were maturities of exchange swap sales for S/ 300 million.
The minutes of the Federal Reserve published yesterday reported that the members of the Fed continue to bet on a rise in interest rates since inflation is still at high levels, although it would be gradual considering that it could negatively impact the economy harming its recovery.
On the other hand, new unemployment claims fell to 192,000 compared to the 200,000 projected, reflecting a slight improvement in the US labor market.
The DXY was trading at 104.71 at the close of the market.
Source: Larepublica
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