Mexico
IMF official says Mexico’s outlook seems bright
First deputy director Lipton says sound macroeconomic management has put the country in a strong position, despite a sharp rise in inflation and uncertainty surrounding trade relations
IMF’s Werner: Latin America must keep debt under control
Western hemisphere chief says there are some concerning signs on debt, although the risk of a systemic crisis is low; region well placed to weather Fed shock
Bank of Mexico tightens policy for sixth time in a row
Hike should stop temporary rises in inflation from passing through, says central bank board; leaves door open for further rate hikes, with one eye on inflation and the other on the Fed
Trade uncertainty is harming growth prospects – Poloz
Bank of Canada governor says uncertainty surrounding US trade policies is harming investment in both Canada and Mexico; Poloz is “not surprised” investors are reacting cautiously
Mexico’s Carstens calls for continued trade cooperation with the US
Protectionist policies would be a step backward for both nations, Bank of Mexico governor suggests, saying continued cooperation will foster employment and investment
Mexican deputy: EMs should broaden trade strategy in wake of uncertainty
He takes note of uncertain political environment and what impact it could have on trade for emerging markets; exploring trade of services could be one option
Inflation worries prompt further action from Mexico
Mexico slows pace of rate hikes amid inflation worries and volatile exchange rate; monetary policy committee will closely watch US economy, latest announcement says
Latin American central bank interventions 'mitigate' liquidity shocks
Central banks more concerned with global factors than structural changes to forex markets; post-crisis regulation and tech advancements proving problematic for market makers
Carstens agrees to stay at Bank of Mexico until December
Following a meeting with the Mexican president and finance minister, the governor will stay until end-November; BIS board approves the arrangement with general manager Caruana to stay until December
‘Lazarus’ hackers seek fresh targets via regulator websites
Group linked to Bangladesh Bank hacks may have compromised the website of the Polish FSA, using it to spread malware in a “watering hole attack”
US uncertainty puts Bank of Mexico on edge
Central bank hikes rate by 50bp as uncertainty from the US threatens inflation; international fuel prices are also a concern
Protectionism will undermine global trade recovery – Greek deputy
Mourmouras warns Donald Trump against enforcing protectionist policies, highlighting the negative effects it could have on global trade
Bank of Mexico launches cost-cutting drive
Central bank move follows government austerity drive, and includes a target of a 10% cut to the wage bill
People: Senate approves new Mexican deputy; Lagarde appoints Jihad Azour
Former head of finance ministry’s debt office to take on senior role at Bank of Mexico; Azour joins IMF team, leaving Lebanon’s finance ministry; and more
Bank of Mexico hikes following Trump election shock
Peso hit hard by Donald Trump's election victory, with possible US fiscal expansion and Fed rate hike likely to draw more capital from emerging markets, central bank says
Evolution of exchange rate main risk to inflation – Mexican deputy
Electoral uncertainty playing on the minds of policy-makers at Bank of Mexico, says Guzmán Calafell; higher pass-through to prices now more of a risk thanks to peso depreciation
Policy-makers need to be aware of the distributional impact of policies – Carstens
Hunt for growth needs to accommodate all, says Bank of Mexico governor; Carstens advocates a "three-pronged approach"
Mexican deputy supports more currencies in global system
Calafell says monetary system with more international currencies could result in “periods of turbulence”, but would be stronger than the current system
Inflation worries prompt action from Bank of Mexico
Central bank hikes interest rate by 50bps in last monetary policy meeting before the US presidential election; peso proves volatile in face of international events
‘Absolutely urgent’ for Mexico to strengthen fiscal stance – Sánchez
Bank of Mexico deputy governor stresses need for fiscal revamp to bolster the Mexican economy as monetary policy can only carry so much weight
Mexico inflation could be affected by exchange rate and US events
Mexico’s board to closely monitor exchange rate pass-through on consumer prices, quarterly review says; outcome of US election and the normalisation of the Fed's interest rate also a concern
Mexico hikes rates to stabilise peso depreciation
Bank of Mexico surprises markets with 50bp hike to stem currency depreciation; analysts see global risk factors contributing to exchange rate developments
Financial crises raise transmission of US spillovers to Latin America – paper
Central Bank of Colombia paper shows Brazil is a “net transmitter” of volatility; transmission of spillovers increases in times of political and financial uncertainty
IMF approves larger credit line to Mexico
Fund expands flexible credit line arrangement to $88 billion; confident Mexico's policies "will remain strong"