Inflation Hits Month High.
New data reveals that inflation in Mexico accelerated to 4.63% in the first half of March, significantly exceeding analyst expectations. The surge was driven by a 32% jump in tomato prices and a 21% increase in airfares. This spike complicates the upcoming interest rate decision by Banxico (Mexico’s central bank), as policymakers weigh persistent price pressures against a cooling economy and rising oil prices linked to Middle East tensions.
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