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Fed Hikes Rates to 4%, Narrowing Spread With Banxico’s 6.50% Rate
Fed Hikes Rates to 4%, Narrowing Spread With Banxico’s 6.50% Rate
By Duncan Randall - Thu, 09/17/2026 - 09:53
The Fed hiked its benchmark interest rate to 4%, narrowing the monetary spread with Mexico while Banxico navigates local inflation and capital flows.

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Mexico’s GDP Grows 2.1% in 2Q26; State Street Makes Market Entry
By Duncan Randall - Thu, 07/30/2026 - 12:38
This week in finance: Mexico’s GDP expands 2.1% YoY during 2Q26 as State Street acquires Santander CACEIS Latam; BingX launches Visa debit card.
Fitch Keeps Mexico at BBB-, Cites PEMEX, Growth Risks
Fitch Keeps Mexico at BBB-, Cites PEMEX, Growth Risks
By Duncan Randall - Thu, 07/30/2026 - 10:25
Fitch Ratings affirms Mexico's BBB- rating but warns that low GDP growth, PEMEX liabilities, and weak investment threaten its investment-grade status.
Climate Risk Reporting Challenges 62% of Mexican Firms: EY
Climate Risk Reporting Challenges 62% of Mexican Firms: EY
By Duncan Randall - Fri, 07/24/2026 - 09:33
Most Mexican companies face hurdles calculating climate risks under new IFRS standards, EY reported.
June Inflation Falls to 3.37%, World Cup Economic Impact Muted
June Inflation Falls to 3.37%, World Cup Economic Impact Muted
By Duncan Randall - Fri, 07/17/2026 - 12:51
This week in finance: Inflation falls to 3.37% in June as the World Cup’s economic impact in Mexico falls below private sector projections.
Mexico Summer Hotel Prices Hit Three-Year Inflation Peak
Mexico Summer Hotel Prices Hit Three-Year Inflation Peak
By Duncan Randall - Fri, 07/17/2026 - 12:13
Mexico's summer hotel prices hit a three-year inflation peak at 12%, while CONCONACO SERVYTUR projects an MX$883 billion revenue windfall.
Mexico World Cup Spending Has Limited Impact on Inflation
Mexico World Cup Spending Has Limited Impact on Inflation
By Duncan Randall - Thu, 07/16/2026 - 10:31
The impact of the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Mexico's consumer prices remained more limited than projected, avoiding an inflationary spike, says GBM.
IMEF Urges Strict Spending Controls and PEMEX Reforms
IMEF Urges Strict Spending Controls and PEMEX Reforms
By Duncan Randall - Wed, 07/15/2026 - 12:59
IMEF warns that Mexico must enforce immediate spending discipline, tax optimization, and PEMEX structural reforms to avoid losing investment grade.
Mexico Freezes Public Spending Amid Ratings Crunch
Mexico Freezes Public Spending Amid Ratings Crunch
By Duncan Randall - Wed, 07/15/2026 - 10:18
Mexico implements a historic MX$418 billion spending freeze to defend its sovereign credit rating amid fiscal deficits and low economic growth.
Mexico Loses Ground in IMD Competitiveness Index
Mexico Loses Ground in IMD Competitiveness Index
By Duncan Randall - Wed, 06/24/2026 - 10:34
Mexico fell to 62nd of 70 in the IMD 2026 competitiveness ranking, down seven places year over year.
BBVA Cuts Mexico 2026 GDP Forecast to 1.2%
BBVA Cuts Mexico 2026 GDP Forecast to 1.2%
By Duncan Randall - Wed, 06/24/2026 - 10:29
BBVA revised Mexico’s 2026 GDP growth down to 1.2%, citing weaker private spending and investment.