Puerto Vallarta News

Puerto Vallarta News

Mexico will ‘take care’ of peso

Mexico must be ready to "take care" of the battered peso as a U.S. rate hike looms, but U.S. Federal Reserve policy will not be the only factor driving Mexico's rate decisions, Central Bank Gov. Agustin Carstens said on Monday.

Carstens leads the Bank of Mexico's five-man board, which is expected to raise its benchmark interest rate from 3 percent next week, when the Federal Reserve is seen raising borrowing costs for the first time in nearly a decade.

Policymakers in Latin America's No. 2 economy are expected to raise borrowing costs even though . . .

Read Full Story

Related Posts

Baja California’s Kelp Forests Are Disappearing Fast

Baja California’s Kelp Forests Are Disappearing Fast

Activists warn warming waters, pollution, and a sea urchin plague have wiped out over 70%...
Mérida drag Fashion Week ball celebrates local tradition

Mérida drag Fashion Week ball celebrates local tradition

A Mérida Fest event blended ballroom culture, Mexican fashion and drag at Parque de la...
Chiapas fortifies Guatemala border to block cartels

Chiapas fortifies Guatemala border to block cartels

Chiapas is reinforcing the Guatemala border to stop criminals displaced by crackdowns, citing sharp drops...
Mexican Stocks Hit Record High as IPC Index Tops 67,500

Mexican Stocks Hit Record High as IPC Index Tops 67,500

Mexico’s IPC index closed at a record 67,500 points with a 0.49% gain, propelled by...