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Mexico inflation falls within central bank's target range in early July
Mexico inflation falls within central bank's target range in early July

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Mexico inflation falls within central bank's target range in early July

MEXICO CITY (Reuters) -Mexico's headline inflation slowed in the first half of July, falling back within the central bank's target range and fueling expectations that the bank should continue to bring down interest rates in Latin America's second-largest economy. Consumer prices rose 3.55% in the 12 months through mid-July, data from the national statistics agency showed on Thursday, slowing down from the 4.51% reported a month earlier. The figure also undershot the 3.64% expected by economists polled by Reuters. The Bank of Mexico, which targets an inflation rate of 3% plus or minus one percentage point, cut its benchmark interest rate by 50 basis points in June - its third straight cut of that magnitude - bringing it to 8.5%, the lowest since August 2022. In the first half of July alone, Mexican consumer prices rose 0.15% compared to the prior two weeks, also below expectations of a 0.27% increase. The closely watched core price index, which strips out some volatile food and energy prices, climbed 0.15% in early July, compared with 0.22% a month earlier. The 12-month core rate came in at 4.25%. Sign in to access your portfolio

Mexico inflation falls within central bank's target range in early July
Mexico inflation falls within central bank's target range in early July

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Mexico inflation falls within central bank's target range in early July

MEXICO CITY (Reuters) -Mexico's headline inflation slowed in the first half of July, falling back within the central bank's target range and fueling expectations that the bank should continue to bring down interest rates in Latin America's second-largest economy. Consumer prices rose 3.55% in the 12 months through mid-July, data from the national statistics agency showed on Thursday, slowing down from the 4.51% reported a month earlier. The figure also undershot the 3.64% expected by economists polled by Reuters. The Bank of Mexico, which targets an inflation rate of 3% plus or minus one percentage point, cut its benchmark interest rate by 50 basis points in June - its third straight cut of that magnitude - bringing it to 8.5%, the lowest since August 2022. In the first half of July alone, Mexican consumer prices rose 0.15% compared to the prior two weeks, also below expectations of a 0.27% increase. The closely watched core price index, which strips out some volatile food and energy prices, climbed 0.15% in early July, compared with 0.22% a month earlier. The 12-month core rate came in at 4.25%. Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data

Mexico inflation falls within central bank's target range in early July
Mexico inflation falls within central bank's target range in early July

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Mexico inflation falls within central bank's target range in early July

MEXICO CITY, July 24 (Reuters) - Mexico's headline inflation slowed in the first half of July, falling back within the central bank's target range and fueling expectations that the bank should continue to bring down interest rates in Latin America's second-largest economy. Consumer prices rose 3.55% in the 12 months through mid-July, data from the national statistics agency showed on Thursday, slowing down from the 4.51% reported a month earlier. The figure also undershot the 3.64% expected by economists polled by Reuters. The Bank of Mexico, which targets an inflation rate of 3% plus or minus one percentage point, cut its benchmark interest rate by 50 basis points in June - its third straight cut of that magnitude - bringing it to 8.5%, the lowest since August 2022. In the first half of July alone, Mexican consumer prices rose 0.15% compared to the prior two weeks, also below expectations of a 0.27% increase. The closely watched core price index, which strips out some volatile food and energy prices, climbed 0.15% in early July, compared with 0.22% a month earlier. The 12-month core rate came in at 4.25%.

RBNZ Q2 sectoral factor inflation model at 2.8% y/y
RBNZ Q2 sectoral factor inflation model at 2.8% y/y

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RBNZ Q2 sectoral factor inflation model at 2.8% y/y

SYDNEY, July 21 (Reuters) - The Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) said on Monday its sectoral factor model of core inflation was 2.8% year-on-year in the second quarter, down from 2.9% in the prior quarter. The country's official statistics agency earlier in the day released figures that showed annual inflation came in at 2.7% in the second quarter, its highest in a year, leading markets to narrow the odds on a rate cut next month given weakness in the broader economy. Both measures are closely watched by the RBNZ, which has a monetary policy goal of keeping inflation within its target range of 1% to 3%.

Morocco's economic growth to slow to 4% in 2026, statistics agency says
Morocco's economic growth to slow to 4% in 2026, statistics agency says

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Morocco's economic growth to slow to 4% in 2026, statistics agency says

RABAT, July 15 (Reuters) - Morocco's economic growth is likely to slow down to 4% next year from 4.4% expected this year, the official statistics agency HCP said on Tuesday, citing global trade uncertainties. The forecast was based on assumptions of an average wheat harvest and a drop in foreign demand for Moroccan goods, the statistics agency said in a report. "The fragmentation of international trade and persistent uncertainties are expected to weigh on the growth of trade in goods and services, thereby limiting the recovery of foreign demand directed at Morocco," it said. Domestic demand continues to drive imports, contributing to the widening of the current account deficit seen at 1.9% of gross domestic product in 2026, up from 1.8% in 2025, the statistics agency said. The fiscal deficit would narrow to 3.4% of GDP in 2026, from 3.6% this year, as higher tax revenue offset increased government spending, it said.

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