Colombia’s Consumer Confidence Index rose 6.5 percentage points to 24.3% in June 2026 from 17.8% in May. The Consumer Expectations Index climbed to 31.4% in June from 26.7% in May, while the Current Economic Conditions Index rose to 13.8% from 4.4%. Consumers became more optimistic about both their household finances and the country's economic outlook. The share of respondents expecting "good economic times" over the next 12 months increased to 31.3% from 21.1%, while expectations for an improvement in the national economy rose to 22.5% from 16.8%. Households also reported a better assessment of their current financial situation. The balance of respondents who said their household's financial condition was better than a year earlier increased to 11.5% from 3.1%. Meanwhile, willingness to purchase durable goods jumped to 16.1% from 5.8%.

Colombia Consumer Confidence Jumps in June

The Ibovespa inched 0.1% lower to close at 173,714 on Friday as losses in the financial sector weighed on the index, while gains in energy stocks partially offset the decline. The US and Iran intensified attacks across the Gulf, with their collapsed truce disrupting oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz. The conflict pushed oil prices higher, stoking inflation fears and weighing on financials and the broader market, while supporting energy stocks. Itaú lost 1.4%, Bradesco shed 0.6%, and both Itaúsa and Banco do Brasil retreated 1.3%, while Petrobras advanced 2.5%. Utility stocks traded mixed, with Axia up 0.9%, while Sabesp shed 0.3%. Steelmakers also traded mixed after the US announced a new 25% tariff on Brazilian imports. CSN lost 1.0%, while Gerdau added 0.5%. Meanwhile, the IBC-Br economic activity index rose 0.1% month-over-month in May 2026, easing from a 0.5% increase in the previous month but slightly exceeding forecasts for a flat reading.

Ibovespa Ends Slightly Lower as Financials Weigh

The S&P/TSX Composite Index edged 0.2% lower to close at 35,264 on Friday amid a selloff in US semiconductor stocks. Technology shares came under pressure as investors reassessed the sustainability of this year's AI-driven rally. Fresh weakness in chipmakers and a disappointing forecast from streaming giant Netflix added to the negative sentiment. Shopify lost 1.4%, Constellation Software was down 0.9%, and Celestica shed 1.2%. Meanwhile, the US and Iran intensified attacks across the Gulf, with their collapsed truce disrupting oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz. The conflict pushed oil prices higher, stoking inflation fears and weighing on financials and the broader market. BMO and Scotiabank lost 0.5% each, while Brookfield shed 1.7%. In contrast, energy stocks posted gains on higher oil prices, with Canadian Natural up 2.0% and Suncor adding 2.6%.

TSX Slips as Tech Weakness Offsets Energy Gains

The Dow Jones Index dropped 366 points or 0.70 percent on Friday to close at 52187 points. Losses were led by Coca-Cola (-4.04%), IBM (-3.14%) and Goldman Sachs (-2.67%). Offsetting the fall, top gainers were Travelers Companies (9.32%), Cisco Systems (2.14%) and Chevron (1.91%).

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