UPDATE 1-Mexico inflation well above central bank target in early May Reuters 2 hrs ago
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MEXICO CITY, May 24 (Reuters) - Mexican inflation stayed well above the Bank of Mexico s target range during the first half of May, national statistics agency INEGI said on Monday, boosting the view the bank has concluded its easing cycle and is moving towards a rate hike.
Annual headline inflation stood at 5.80% in the year through the first half of May, while consumer prices fell 0.01% in the first 15 days of May compared to the previous two-week period.
Analysts polled by Reuters had expected annual inflation to ease to 5.66% in the first half of May from 6.12% in the second half of April. They forecast prices would decrease by 0.15% in the first 15 days of May.
UPDATE 2-Mexico central bank keeps rates on hold, sees higher inflation reuters.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from reuters.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
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MEXICO CITY Mexico carried out its second international bond transaction of the new year, the finance ministry said on Friday, issuing two bonds worth a…