Overview of the Mexican Stock Market Performance
On Tuesday, both the Mexican stock exchanges, the Bolsa Mexicana de Valores (BMV) and the Bolsa Institucional de Valores (BIVA), recorded their fourth consecutive day of gains, reaching new historical highs. The S&P/BMV IPC increased by 1.26%, placing it at 65,595.41 points, while the FTSE BIVA rose 1.20% to 1,295.91 units.
Market Analysts’ Perspective
According to analysts from Monex Casa de Bolsa, “Today’s results reflect strong optimism in the market.” The IPC has seen a 32.48% rise, and the FTSE BIVA has gained 28.97%. Monex’s data indicates that the average IPC for 2025 so far is 60,628 points.
Sectoral Performance
Out of the 35 companies included in the IPC, 34 closed the session with gains. Quálitas, an insurance company, led the gainers with a 3.37% increase to 190.27 pesos per unit. Grupo Aeroportuario Centro Norte (OMA) and Gentera, the parent company of Compartamos Banco, followed with gains of 3.35% and 3.16%, respectively.
On the downside, Becle, the world’s largest tequila producer, fell 2.73% to 21.35 pesos per share. Grupo Televisa also experienced a decline of 0.92%.
Economic Context
Investors absorbed the news that Mexico’s inflation rose by 0.17% in the first half of December, marking the lowest advance for a similar period in the last nine years, according to the National Institute of Statistics and Geography (Inegi).
Meanwhile, the U.S. economy grew more than expected in the third quarter of 2025, with a 4.3% annualized Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth rate, despite a slowdown caused by the 40-day government shutdown.
Trading Hours and Upcoming Closures
The BMV will operate normally on Wednesday, while the BIVA will close operations at 12:00 pm (Mexico City time). Both stock exchanges will be closed on Thursday for the Christmas holiday.
Key Questions and Answers
- What are the Mexican stock exchanges reaching? New historical highs.
- Which indices reached these new levels? The S&P/BMV IPC and the FTSE BIVA.
- What is the percentage increase for each index? The IPC has risen by 32.48%, and the FTSE BIVA by 28.97%.
- What factors are contributing to this market optimism? Global diversification favoring emerging markets, particularly those in Latin America.
- What are some notable gainers and losers in the market? Quálitas, Grupo Aeroportuario Centro Norte, and Gentera led gainers, while Becle and Grupo Televisa experienced losses.
- What recent economic news impacted the market? Mexico’s lower-than-expected inflation and the U.S.’s stronger-than-anticipated GDP growth.
- What are the trading hours and upcoming closures for the Mexican stock exchanges? The BMV will operate normally on Wednesday, while the BIVA closes at 12:00 pm (Mexico City time). Both will be closed on Thursday for the Christmas holiday.
