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The Mexican peso gained about 0.2% against the US dollar, with USD/MXN trading near 16.99 after a daily high of 17.04. The move came as US-Iran strikes pushed WTI above $85 and traders bet on a possible Federal Reserve rate hike at the September 16 meeting.
Currency moves in USD/MXN shift the peso cost of US feed and grain imports for Mexican buyers, while higher energy prices raise freight and fertilizer costs. The effect on grain prices is modest.
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