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The Mexican Peso Hasn't Been This Strong Since 2015

Mexico's peso hits an 8-year high, fueling cheaper imports and a surge in foreign investment.

Gabriel Cohen
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The Mexican Peso Hasn't Been This Strong Since 2015

First, there's the good: Mexican businesses and consumers can buy foreign goods, invest, and travel more inexpensively, leading to stronger commercial relationships and quality of life. Also, as foreign investors expect the peso to continue rising (thanks largely to the broader macroeconomic trend of nearshoring), they inject more capital into the country, creating more jobs and economic prosperity.