NEW YORK, April 10 – The S&P Latin America 40 index (INDEXSP: SPLAC), a widely followed benchmark tracking leading companies in the region, experienced a significant sell-off during Wednesday’s trading session.
As of 12:53 PM Eastern Daylight Time (UTC-4), the index registered a value of 2,242.66. This marked a substantial decrease of 87.50 points, equivalent to a sharp 3.76% decline for the day. The current level sits well below the previous closing mark of 2,330.16.
The intraday performance graph illustrates a steep drop right from the beginning of the trading day, with the index trending downwards consistently through the morning hours. A minor upward tick was observed shortly after 12:30 PM ET, but the index remained heavily in negative territory.
This pronounced downturn in the S&P Latin America 40 signals considerable pressure on major equities across Latin American markets. The index’s performance is a key indicator for global investors, particularly those in the United States, assessing exposure to emerging markets and the economic climate within the region.