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MNI Mexico Central Bank Review – June 2024: Dovish Hold, With Dissenting Vote

Banxico’s governing board decided to keep the overnight rate unchanged at 11.00%, in line with expectations

Executive Summary

  • Banxico’s governing board decided to keep the overnight rate unchanged at 11.00%, in line with expectations. The decision was split 4-1, with Deputy Governor Mejía voting for a 25bp cut.
  • The accompanying statement had a dovish tilt, with the board noting the downward risks to growth, while the inflation outlook is expected to allow for the discussion of more rate cuts.
  • Analysts expect Banxico to resume cutting ahead, potentially at the next meeting in August, but for it to proceed cautiously with some seeing further pauses along the way.

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Executive Summary

  • Banxico’s governing board decided to keep the overnight rate unchanged at 11.00%, in line with expectations. The decision was split 4-1, with Deputy Governor Mejía voting for a 25bp cut.
  • The accompanying statement had a dovish tilt, with the board noting the downward risks to growth, while the inflation outlook is expected to allow for the discussion of more rate cuts.
  • Analysts expect Banxico to resume cutting ahead, potentially at the next meeting in August, but for it to proceed cautiously with some seeing further pauses along the way.

Click here to view the full review:

MNI Banxico Review - June 2024.pdf