# Mexican Stock Market Loses 2.3% in August Despite Yearly Gains

Mexico's IPC index fell 2.3% in August, with Volaris and Orbia leading monthly losses.

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The Mexican Stock Exchange index (IPyC) closed August at 65,430 points, recording a monthly loss of 2.3%. [^1]

Mexican stock markets closed with gains on Wednesday, recovering from losses in previous sessions. [^2]

The S&P/BMV IPC index advanced 0.57% to 64,884.28 units, while the FTSE-BIVA index increased 0.58% to 1,311.47 units. [^3]

The Asociación Mexicana de Instituciones Bursátiles (AMIB) survey forecasts the IPyC will close 2026 at 71,494 points. [^4]

Volaris shares fell 18.3% in August, followed by Orbia with a 13% drop, Megacable with 12%, América Móvil with 11.2%, and Cemex with 10.7%. [^5]

Laura Torres, Investment Director at IMB Capital Quants, stated that the BMV's future trajectory will be heavily conditioned by the presentation of the 2027 Economic Package on September 8 and confirmation of fiscal discipline in public debt management. [^6]

Volaris shares led the market gains with a 3.22% increase to 11.21 pesos per share, followed by Grupo Aeroportuario Centro Norte (OMA) rising 2.61% to 212.98 pesos. [^7]

Banorte strategists anticipate the IPyC will range between 64,500 and 66,700 points during the week of the rebalancing announcement. [^8]

## What this stands on

1. The Mexican Stock Exchange index (IPyC) closed August at 65,430 points, recording a monthly loss of 2.3%. (El Universal, News)
2. Mexican stock markets closed with gains on Wednesday, recovering from losses in previous sessions. (El Economista, News)
3. The S&P/BMV IPC index advanced 0.57% to 64,884.28 units, while the FTSE-BIVA index increased 0.58% to 1,311.47 units. (El Economista, News)
4. The Asociación Mexicana de Instituciones Bursátiles (AMIB) survey forecasts the IPyC will close 2026 at 71,494 points. (El Universal, News)
5. Volaris shares fell 18.3% in August, followed by Orbia with a 13% drop, Megacable with 12%, América Móvil with 11.2%, and Cemex with 10.7%. (El Universal, News)
6. Laura Torres, Investment Director at IMB Capital Quants, stated that the BMV's future trajectory will be heavily conditioned by the presentation of the 2027 Economic Package on September 8 and confirmation of fiscal discipline in public debt management. (El Economista, News)
7. Volaris shares led the market gains with a 3.22% increase to 11.21 pesos per share, followed by Grupo Aeroportuario Centro Norte (OMA) rising 2.61% to 212.98 pesos. (El Economista, News)
8. Banorte strategists anticipate the IPyC will range between 64,500 and 66,700 points during the week of the rebalancing announcement. (El Universal, News)

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