The week closed with the positive tone for equities we saw throughout, with US indices gaining 0.5-0.7%, ending in the green by 3-7%. Technology saw marked improvements despite rates, which saw no major changes today, remaining high. The dollar appreciated 0.15%, accompanied by a 1.5% recovery in crude oil and declines in metals and agriculture. The VIX closed at 17.27, its lowest close since late March.

Venezuela and PDVSA close flat, with no local news.

In Latin American credits, Pemex remains in demand, with long-term bonds gaining 1.2 points today, followed by Ecuador, which gained 0.5 points; on the downside, Argentina's sovereign bonds fell 0.5 points.