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Mexico stocks on Bolsa Mexicana end flat week near highs as Televisa scraps dividend — what’s next

Mexico stocks on Bolsa Mexicana end flat week near highs as Televisa scraps dividend — what’s next

Mexico’s S&P/BMV IPC index closed Friday at 71,405.77, up 0.02% for the day but down 0.04% for the week. Televisa shares fell 7.5% after suspending its 2026 dividend, while Becle dropped up to 5% on weak U.S. demand. Pemex ended 2025 with $85.2 billion in debt and faces $13.4 billion in repayments this year. Mexico’s January manufacturing PMI was 46.3, signaling contraction.

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  • Coffee Prices Rise on Supply Concerns Amid Strait of Hormuz Closure
    March 20, 2026, 1:53 PM EDT. Coffee prices are rising due to supply fears after the Strait of Hormuz closure disrupted global shipping, increasing costs for importers and roasters. Arabica coffee futures hit a 1.5-month high, while robusta reached a 1.5-week high. Tight inventories support robusta prices with ICE inventories hitting a two-month low. Despite recent rains easing crop concerns in Brazil and forecasts of record coffee production, supply disruptions and falling exports are driving prices up. Brazil's exports fell significantly in February, while Vietnam's export growth and production projections add bearish pressure on robusta prices. The dynamic reflects a mix of logistics challenges and shifting crop outlooks affecting global coffee markets.
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