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MEXICO: USDMXN Little Changed As Ebrard Highlights Tariff Impact

MEXICO
  • Presenting the government’s report on tariffs today, Economy Minister Marcelo Ebrard said that President-elect Trump’s proposed 25% tariffs would lead to the loss of 400,000 job in the US and push up prices, with pick-up truck prices in the US rising by $3,000. Ebrard said that the tariffs would mainly impact automotive companies operating in Mexico, such as GM, Ford and Stellantis, according to Bloomberg. He also said that the government is working to advance a trade agreement with the EU.
  • USDMXN remains little changed today, with the pair continuing to trade in a tight range, around 20.68 at typing. Resistance to watch remains at 20.8072, the Nov 6 high, clearance of which would confirm a resumption of the uptrend, opening the 21.00 handle.
  • Following the unexpected trade surplus earlier, focus turns to the Banxico quarterly inflation report, due at 1830GMT, including updated forecasts for growth and inflation over the relevant horizon for monetary policy.
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  • Presenting the government’s report on tariffs today, Economy Minister Marcelo Ebrard said that President-elect Trump’s proposed 25% tariffs would lead to the loss of 400,000 job in the US and push up prices, with pick-up truck prices in the US rising by $3,000. Ebrard said that the tariffs would mainly impact automotive companies operating in Mexico, such as GM, Ford and Stellantis, according to Bloomberg. He also said that the government is working to advance a trade agreement with the EU.
  • USDMXN remains little changed today, with the pair continuing to trade in a tight range, around 20.68 at typing. Resistance to watch remains at 20.8072, the Nov 6 high, clearance of which would confirm a resumption of the uptrend, opening the 21.00 handle.
  • Following the unexpected trade surplus earlier, focus turns to the Banxico quarterly inflation report, due at 1830GMT, including updated forecasts for growth and inflation over the relevant horizon for monetary policy.