The surge in Mexico’s inflation to 6.1% y/y in April was mainly driven by unfavourable base effects linked to fuel prices and this impact should unwind over the coming months. We think that Banxico will look through this above-target inflation reading and keep its policy rate at 4.00% at its meeting next week.
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