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Banxico Cuts Policy Rate By 25bp To 10.75%, In Split Decision

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  • The decision was split 3-2, with Deputy Governors Espinosa and Heath voting for no change. See policy statement here.
  • Going forward, Banxico foresees that the inflationary environment may allow discussion of more cuts.
    • "Looking ahead, the Board foresees that the inflationary environment may allow for discussing reference rate adjustments. It will consider that global shocks will continue fading and the effects of the weakness in economic activity. It will take into account the incidence of the monetary policy stance that has been maintained and that prevailing in the future on the evolution of inflation throughout the horizon in which monetary policy operates."
    • "Actions will be implemented in such a way that the reference rate remains consistent at all times with the trajectory needed to enable an orderly and sustained convergence of headline inflation to the 3% target during the forecast period. The central bank reaffirms its commitment with its primary mandate and the need to continue its efforts to consolidate an environment of low and stable inflation."
  • The complete set of revised inflation forecasts were set out in the following table within the statement:

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