Mexican Inflation Plunges to 5-Year Low, Peso Tumbles on Rate Cut Bets
The iShares Mexico ETF drew modest flows as local equity gains were offset by peso depreciation. The ETF's dollar-denominated return was flat, reflecting the currency drag on Mexican assets.
- • Mexican equity rally on rate cut hopes
- • Potential boost from domestic consumption
- • Currency depreciation eroding dollar returns
- • US recession fears hitting EM risk appetite
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How does EWW perform when the Mexican peso weakens?
EWW holds Mexican equities but trades in US dollars. Peso depreciation usually causes underperformance relative to the local IPC index, as investors lose on the currency translation.
Is now a good time to invest in the Mexico ETF?
The outlook depends on whether rate cuts spur enough economic growth to offset currency weakness. A stabilizing peso and improved global risk appetite would make EWW more attractive.