Get all your news in one place.
100's of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
Latin Times
Latin Times
Business
Pedro Camacho

Mexico Records Unexpected Rise in Inflation One Week Before Expected Rate Cut

Food and beverages registered a 5.07% annual increase in Mexico (Credit: Creative Commons)

Mexico's annual inflation accelerated in November, reaching 3.80%, according to figures published by the National Institute of Statistics and Geography (Inegi). The consumer price index rose 0.66% compared with October.

The increase slightly exceeded analysts' expectations, including projections in Citi's latest survey that inflation would finish the month at 3.79%. Analysts expect the Bank of Mexico to cut its key interest rate next week at its final policy meeting of the year.

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100's of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.