Mexican peso surges after Clinton seen as debate winner

Published September 27, 2016 3:27am ET



The value of the Mexican peso soared in Asian trade on Tuesday, a by-product of what some perceived as a win for Hillary Clinton in her debate against Donald Trump on Monday night.

The peso jumped 1.5 percent on the day, from 19.575 to 19.587 when put up against the dollar.

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