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August 07, 2025
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Banxico Delivers Expected Cut Amid Rising Risks

  • Banxico cut rates 25bp to 7.75% as expected, with Heath dissenting again, maintaining a gradual easing pace despite core inflation sticking at 4.23%.
  • The inflation outlook is mixed after the headline fell to 3.51% but core forecasts were revised up near-term with target convergence still expected in Q3 2026.
  • Forward guidance stays data-dependent amid trade tensions. Further cuts are likely, but the pace is contingent on inflation progress and economic slack.

June 26, 2025
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Mexico: 50bp Rate Cut To 8% (Consensus 8%) in Jun-25

  • Banxico cut rates by 50 basis points to 8.00% as expected, but Deputy Governor Jonathan Heath's dissent signals growing concern about aggressive easing while inflation remains at 4.51%.
  • The central bank raised year-end inflation forecasts to 3.7% from 3.3% while maintaining that convergence to the 3% target will occur by Q3 2026.
  • Removal of language about future cuts of "similar magnitudes" suggests a shift towards more cautious easing amid trade policy uncertainty and persistent inflation pressures.

May 15, 2025
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Mexico: 50bp Rate Cut To 8.5% (Consensus 8.5%) in May-25

  • As expected, Banco de México cut the overnight interest rate by 50 basis points to 8.50%, continuing its cautious easing cycle amid ongoing disinflation and subdued economic growth.
  • Headline and core inflation stood at 3.93% in April, but short-term forecasts were revised upward due to stronger goods price pressures, with the inflation path still projected to reach the target by Q3 2026.
  • Despite improved inflation dynamics, upside risks persist. Nonetheless, the Bank signalled further cuts of similar magnitude, while seeking to maintain a restrictive stance that safeguards convergence to the 3% target.

March 27, 2025
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Mexico: 50bp Rate Cut To 9% (Consensus 9%) in Mar-25

  • Banco de México cut the overnight interbank rate by 50 basis points to 9.00%, in line with expectations, citing sustained disinflation and inflation levels consistent with pre-pandemic norms.
  • Inflation is forecast to reach the 3% target by Q3 2026, with risks still skewed to the upside due to global trade tensions, geopolitical instability, and persistent core inflation.
  • The central bank indicated further 50bp cuts remain plausible, but policy will remain restrictive and data-dependent to ensure inflation converges to the target sustainably and orderly.