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national El Financiero 2026-03-28

Banxico's Rate Cut Decision Raises Questions on Congruence with Mandate

Mexico's central bank, Banxico, announced a 25 basis point cut in its interest rate, sparking debate on the decision's alignment with its mandate. The move, which brought the benchmark rate to 6.75%, was taken by a majority of 3 votes to 2. Analysts had predicted a maintenance of the status quo, but the decision is seen as a response to geopolitical tensions and rising inflation expectations.


En opinión de Víctor Piz, los dos votos disidentes en la Junta de Gobierno dejan ver que la decisión fue muy complicada. <p>Vaya <b>polémica</b> la que levantó la <b>decisión</b> de política monetaria <b>del Banco de México</b> dada a conocer el jueves pasado, en la que anunció un recorte de 25 puntos base –un cuarto de punto– en la tasa de referencia, a 6.75 por ciento, por mayoría de 3 votos a 2.</p><p>Antes de la decisión, <b>las opiniones</b> entre analistas de mercados financieros y economi...

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