September 25, 2024 11:04 GMT
MEXICO: Moody’s Speaks On Country Outlook, Lower House Approves Min Wage Bill
MEXICO
- The data calendar is light today, ahead of tomorrow’s Banxico MPC meeting, when a further 25bp cut in the overnight rate to 10.50% is expected, supported by further progress on the disinflation front and amid ongoing concerns surrounding growth. Although uncertainty related to Morena’s constitutional reform initiative has placed pressure on MXN, the Fed’s bolder move to initiate its easing cycle should provide room to continue with an easing strategy.
- The full MNI preview with analyst views is here.
- Meanwhile, Moody’s Ratings analysts are due to speak on the outlook for Mexico and the challenges facing the nearshoring trend at an event starting at 1530BST(1030ET).
Separately, the annual Mexico Oil and Gas Summit is scheduled to start at 1600BST. - In other news, the lower house of congress approved a constitutional reform that requires minimum wage increases to be set above inflation yesterday, with all 478 lawmakers present voting in favour of the bill.
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