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Mexico's stock market closed slightly higher on Friday, supported by strength in the Industrials, Consumer Goods & Services, and Consumer Staples sectors. The benchmark S&P/BMV IPC index rose 0.15%, reflecting a positive end to the trading week.
Grupo Aeroportuario Del CentroNorte (BMV:OMAB) led the gains, climbing 3.09% to a record high of 258.82. Other top performers included Qualitas Controladora (BMV:Q), which gained 2.46% to close at 190.83, and GCC SAB de CV (BMV:GCC), up 2.34% at 185.49.
On the downside, Gentera SAB de CV (BMV:GENTERA) fell 3.28% to 41.24, marking the session’s biggest loss. Becle SA (BMV:CUERVO) declined 2.50% to 23.04, while Alfa, S.A.B. De C.V. (BMV:ALFAA) slipped 1.73% to finish at 14.75.
Market breadth was moderately positive, with 68 stocks advancing, 50 declining, and 13 closing flat on the Mexican Stock Exchange.
In commodities, gold futures for August delivery edged up 0.11% to $3,346.50 per troy ounce. Oil prices saw mild declines, with August crude falling 0.76% to $66.49 per barrel, and Brent for September down 0.42% at $68.51.
Currency markets showed slight movement, with the USD/MXN up 0.09% to 18.63 and EUR/MXN gaining 0.25% to 21.94. Meanwhile, the U.S. Dollar Index Futures slipped 0.18% to 96.65.
Friday’s session highlighted growing investor confidence in key sectors, while commodity and currency markets reflected broader global trends. Investors continue to monitor economic indicators and earnings for further momentum.
