Mexico rate cut likely to be a one-off

Today’s cut in Mexican interest rates was a surprise, particularly in light of further evidence that the US economy is strengthening. We suspect that it was a one-off and do not think it marks the start of a new easing cycle. Meanwhile, the latest rise in Brazilian inflation takes us a step closer to policy tightening at April’s rate-setting meeting.

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