Free Trial

MEXICO: Banorte Say Banxico Statement Considerably More Dovish

MEXICO
  • Following today’s inflation data, Banorte believe that price dynamics will be more favourable than in 2024. They maintain their year-end estimate at 4.0% for the headline and 3.6% for the core.
  • Regarding Banxico, Banorte said the February statement was considerably more dovish, highlighting the new forward guidance and signals that it provides.
  • Considering this, as well as their own views on inflation and economic activity, Banorte reiterate their call for a 50bps rate cut on March 27. Moreover, they believe that easing will continue after this, reaffirming a year-end rate forecast of 8.50%.
91 words

To read the full story

Close

Why MNI

MNI is the leading provider

of intelligence and analysis on the Global Fixed Income, Foreign Exchange and Energy markets. We use an innovative combination of real-time analysis, deep fundamental research and journalism to provide unique and actionable insights for traders and investors. Our "All signal, no noise" approach drives an intelligence service that is succinct and timely, which is highly regarded by our time constrained client base.

Our Head Office is in London with offices in Chicago, Washington and Beijing, as well as an on the ground presence in other major financial centres across the world.
  • Following today’s inflation data, Banorte believe that price dynamics will be more favourable than in 2024. They maintain their year-end estimate at 4.0% for the headline and 3.6% for the core.
  • Regarding Banxico, Banorte said the February statement was considerably more dovish, highlighting the new forward guidance and signals that it provides.
  • Considering this, as well as their own views on inflation and economic activity, Banorte reiterate their call for a 50bps rate cut on March 27. Moreover, they believe that easing will continue after this, reaffirming a year-end rate forecast of 8.50%.