MEXICO CITY, June 2 (Reuters) - Private sector analysts expect the Mexican economy to grow just 0.18% this year, a touch below their April forecast of 0.20%, a Mexican central bank survey showed Monday, while inflation predictions for 2025 edged upward.
Analysts also expect Mexico's benchmark interest rate to end this year at 7.50%, 25 basis points below their prior forecast.
April | May | |
Inflation, end year pct | ||
2025 | 3.80 | 3.90 |
2026 | 3.74 | 3.77 |
Core inflation, end year | ||
2025 | 3.90 | 3.98 |
2026 | 3.64 | 3.70 |
Economic growth, annual | ||
2025 | 0.20 | 0.18 |
2026 | 1.50 | 1.41 |
Peso-dollar rate, end yr | ||
2025 | 20.81 | 20.50 |
2026 | 21.25 | 21.00 |
Interbank lending rate | ||
2025 | 7.75 | 7.50 |
2026 | 7.00 | 7.00 |
The survey of 44 analysts was taken between May 14-28. The values shown are medians.