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news El Financiero 2026-05-20

Mexican Peso Appreciates Against Dollar Despite Iran-US Tensions

The Mexican peso strengthened against the U.S. dollar due to increased investor appetite for riskier assets, despite threats between Iran and the U.S. This appreciation is seen as a correction, not a trend change.


Especialistas advirtieron que la apreciación del peso de este miércoles 20 de mayo es solo una corrección en el tipo de cambio y no un cambio de tendencia. <p>A pesar de la incertidumbre entre Estados Unidos <a href="https://www.elfinanciero.com.mx/mundo/2026/05/20/iran-responde-a-trump-promete-ataque-fuera-de-medio-oriente-si-eu-realiza-nuevos-bombardeos/" rel="noreferrer" target="_blank" title="https://www.elfinanciero.com.mx/mundo/2026/05/20/iran-responde-a-trump-promete-ataque-fuera-de-medio...

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