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November 10, 2026 — 23:34 BRT
IBOV
171,336.99
-0.52%
IPC MEX
71,564.96
-0.42%
MERVAL
2,848,945
—
USD/BRL
5.58
+1.31%
USD/MXN
18.61
+0.43%
USD/CLP
983.69
+1.70%
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3,291
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3.41
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USD/ARS
1,545
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USD/UYU
40.43
+3.52%
USD/PYG
6,196
+1.99%
USD/BOB
11.68
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USD/DOP
60.46
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445.62
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7.64
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6,196
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November 10, 2026 · 4 min read

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November 10, 2026 — 23:34 BRT
IBOV
171,336.99
-0.52%
IPC MEX
71,564.96
-0.42%
MERVAL
2,848,945
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USD/BRL
5.58
+1.31%
USD/MXN
18.61
+0.43%
USD/CLP
983.69
+1.70%
USD/COP
3,291
+5.49%
USD/PEN
3.41
+0.04%
USD/ARS
1,545
-0.03%
USD/UYU
40.43
+3.52%
USD/PYG
6,196
+1.99%
USD/BOB
11.68
+0.19%
USD/DOP
60.46
+2.41%
USD/CRC
445.62
+1.24%
USD/GTQ
7.64
+2.97%
USD/HNL
26.89
+3.05%

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