Mercadolibre Falls 0.15% with 34.25% Volume Drop Slides to 104th in Trading Rank

Mercadolibre (MELI) closed on Sept. , . The stock ranked 104th in terms of trading volume among listed equities, reflecting subdued market participation despite its status as a key player in Latin America’s e-commerce sector.

The muted performance followed a strategic shift in investor focus toward macroeconomic indicators ahead of the Federal Reserve’s policy decision. Analysts noted that reduced liquidity in high-growth tech sectors, including digital marketplaces, pressured MELI’s valuation multiples. The decline in trading volume also highlighted a broader trend of risk-off sentiment among institutional investors, who trimmed exposure to growth assets in favor of cash or defensive equities.

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