Dollar opens at COP 3,282.88, down 12.8 pesos from the previous close

FinanceColombiaEl EspectadorNov 12, 2026, 8:46 AMAI summary

The dollar resumed trading on Thursday, November 12, after the Wednesday holiday in the United States, opening at COP 3,282.88, a drop of 12.8 pesos from the previous close of COP 3,295.68. The TRM stands at COP 3,297.07. Factors cited include the Federal Reserve's decision to hold rates, a roughly 12% weekly drop in Brent and the U.S. jobs report, which raised the probability of a Fed hike in December from 70% to 78%.

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The dollar opened at COP 3,282.88, down 12.8 pesos from the previous close of COP 3,295.68.
The TRM stands at COP 3,297.07, unchanged from the prior session.
Brent fell about 12% during the week and touched USD 93, its lowest level in two months.

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