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MEXICO: Itaú & HSBC Calling for 10.00% Year-End Rate, GS Expect Gradual Easing

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  • *Itaú: Even though the MXN has depreciated by roughly 5% over the past month, the gradual disinflationary process, incremental declines in inflation expectations, and the softening in the activity outlook pave the way for Banxico to continue with a 25-bps cut in Sep. Itaú’s base case is for 25-bp rate cut in each of the remaining meetings this year, down to 10% by year-end.
  • *HSBC think current inflation dynamics, slower GDP growth and rate cuts from the Fed, will continue to give Banxico room to cut rates going forward (i.e. even if the decisions remain split). In their view, these factors should overshadow the potential rising MXN volatility that could stem from the reform process. HSBC forecast the benchmark rate at 10.00% by end-2024, implying 25bp rate cuts in meetings ahead.
  • *Goldman Sachs: Overall, core-goods inflation remains low (core-goods ex-food in particular; 1.71% yoy) and shows no visible signs of MXN weakness pass-through. Services inflation remains high and sticky but is now showing early signs of mild moderation. The large perishable food price shock has now started to mean-revert, a process that GS expect will continue through the end of the year. Finally, the recent decline in oil prices should also help to ease non-core price pressures, though MXN weakness may neutralize part of that effect. Overall, the August inflation release supports the continuation of a gradual monetary policy rate normalization cycle.

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