The modest rise in Mexican inflation in May, to 2.6% y/y from 2.5% y/y in April, in itself is unlikely to have much of a bearing on the central bank’s rate setting meeting later this month given that it was in line with expectations. But we think the drop in the peso over the past month, despite recovering some ground in recent days, is likely to tip the balance towards an interest rate hike.
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