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Banxico Monetary Policy Statement - December 18, 2025
2025-12-18
Banco de México has decided to lower the target for the overnight interbank interest rate by 25 basis points to 7.00%, effective December 19, 2025, in response to declining global economic activity and persistent inflation pressures. The central bank acknowledges ongoing trade tensions and geopolitical risks that may impact economic growth and inflation forecasts.
- The overnight interbank interest rate is reduced to 7.00% to stimulate economic activity amid global economic slowdown.
- Headline inflation increased slightly to 3.80%, while core inflation rose to 4.43%, indicating persistent inflationary pressures.
- Economic activity in Mexico is expected to remain weak, with significant downward risks due to uncertainty and trade tensions.
📝 Classified Sentences
⚡ Rate Cutmp_interest_rate
"Banco de México’s Governing Board decided to lower the target for the overnight interbank interest rate by 25 basis points to 7.00%, effective December 19, 2025."
⚡ Rate Cutmp_interest_rate
"Thus, with the presence of all its members, the Board decided by majority to lower the target for the overnight interbank interest rate by 25 basis points to 7.00%."
🗣 Dissent Dovishmp_interest_rate
"Jonathan Heath voted in favor of maintaining the target for the overnight interbank interest rate at 7.25%."