Overview
- At Mexico City’s MIDE, President Claudia Sheinbaum, Governor Victoria Rodríguez Ceja and Hacienda chief Édgar Amador highlighted the central bank’s credibility and independence.
- Sheinbaum outlined a triple challenge to keep prices stable, expand responsible financing and speed up financial digitalization to reach families, entrepreneurs and smaller firms.
- Banxico began circulating a limited two‑ounce silver 10‑peso coin and temporary banknotes bearing the “100 Aniversario 1925–2025” legend, all valid as legal tender through authorized distributors and bank exchanges.
- Headline inflation stands at 3.49% following a benchmark reduction to 7.75%, and the governing board signaled it will consider additional cuts in upcoming meetings.
- Business coverage reported a recent pact with the banking association for loan guarantees of up to 80% to encourage lending to micro and small enterprises.