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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 inflationary pressures. Despite a slight downward revision in headline inflation expectations for the end of 2025, core inflation remains resilient, prompting a cautious outlook for the Mexican economy amid ongoing trade tensions and geopolitical risks.
- The overnight interbank interest rate is lowered to 7.00% to stimulate economic activity.
- Global economic growth is expected to decline further, impacting both the U.S. and Mexican economies.
- Headline inflation increased slightly, with core inflation showing resistance to decline, leading to upward adjustments in inflation forecasts.
- Significant risks to the economic outlook include trade tensions, geopolitical turmoil, and potential impacts on inflation and financial market volatility.
📝 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%."