Mexican Stock Market Opens Week on Negative Note
The Mexican stock market begins the week in negative territory. Local indices fall in line with the weak performance of international markets, amid concerns over potential Iranian retaliation against U.S. attacks on its nuclear facilities.
Key Stock Market Indices
- S&P/BMV IPC: The leading index of the Bolsa Mexicana de Valores (BMV) dropped 0.46% to 56,008.56 points.
- FTSE BIVA: The index of the Bolsa Institucional de Valores (Biva) descended 0.40% to 1,132.06 points.
Major Losses in Local Stocks
Most values within the benchmark index show losses. Arca Continental’s bottling company shares lead the decline, falling 4.81% to 197.76 pesos, followed by Industrias Peñoles mining shares, which retreated 2.25% to 475.63 pesos.
U.S. Attack on Iran Causes Market Uncertainty
President Donald Trump surprised the market by ordering attacks on Iran’s three largest nuclear facilities over the weekend, despite previously stating he would wait two weeks before deciding whether to collaborate with Israel’s attacks on Iran.
Investor Caution Amid Geopolitical Tensions
Investors have shown caution in recent days due to geopolitical tensions and the possibility of escalation. The stock market, which had advanced more than 18% in 2025 earlier in the year, has since accumulated gains between 12% and 13%, losing momentum over the past three weeks.
Expert Analysis
“We consider that the downward bias prevails, and piercing below 55,900 points (S&P/BMV IPC) would establish a negative signal. In this context, the support that could be encountered is located at 55,200 units,” stated in a report by Grupo Financiero Banorte.
Key Questions and Answers
- Q: Who is Donald Trump? A: Donald Trump is the President of the United States.
- Q: Why are investors concerned about U.S. attacks on Iran? A: Investors fear potential retaliation from Iran and escalation of geopolitical tensions, which could negatively impact the stock market.
- Q: How have Mexican stock markets performed recently? A: After a strong start in 2025, gains have slowed down, with the market losing momentum over the past three weeks.
- Q: What is the current state of the S&P/BMV IPC and FTSE BIVA? A: The S&P/BMV IPC dropped 0.46% to 56,008.56 points, while the FTSE BIVA descended 0.40% to 1,132.06 points.
