# USD/MXN (USDMXN) Moved Sharply on Nov 2: Are Central Bank Expectations Shifting?

> The US dollar fell against the Mexican peso on November 2, with USD/MXN down about 0.55% to near 18.68. Traders cited Banxico's hawkish stance, expectations that its policy rate stays at 6.50% for an extended period, and carry-trade demand. Profit-taking in the dollar also weighed on the pair ahead of US data releases.

- Date: 2026-11-02 · published 2026-11-03T03:08:30.314Z
- Category: market · region Mexico · magnitude low
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/76880-usd-mxn-usdmxn-moved-sharply-on-nov-2-are-central-bank-expectations-shifting
- Commodities: [Mexican Peso (MXN per USD)](https://feedsoft.ai/c/USDMXN.md)

## Why it matters

A stronger peso lowers the peso cost of Mexican feed imports and reduces pressure on Mexican feed and meat buyers, while the dollar-side moves reflect broader US macro expectations. The move is a routine currency update with no major new shock to grain or feed prices.

## Read by commodity

- USDMXN: bearish ▼

## Sources

- tradingkey.com: https://www.tradingkey.com/news/market-movers/262264210-market-movers-usdmxn-20261102

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