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Illustration of Banco de México setting interest rates at 6.50%, showing financial charts and the end of rate cuts.

Banxico ends rate cut cycle and sets rate at 6.50%

7. mai 2026 Rapportert av AI Bilde generert av AI

Banco de México cut its interest rate by 25 basis points to 6.50 percent, ending a cycle of reductions that began in March 2024. The move followed April inflation slowing to 4.45 percent annually. Two board members voted against the decision.

Fuel product price caps to remain in place for some time: finance chief

Finance Minister Koo Yun-cheol said Monday that temporary price caps on fuel products will remain in place for some time due to instability in the Middle East.

César Giraldo says rate hikes will not curb inflation

8. mai 2026 Rapportert av AI

Banco de la República codirector César Giraldo said raising interest rates is no longer effective against current inflation, which is driven by external factors like oil and weather.

Asia

Mizkan suspends sales of four natto products amid supply strain

Afrika

South African fuel prices to rise sharply from Wednesday

Asia

Indonesia's April 2026 inflation controlled at 2.42 percent, government and BPS say

Gold prices eye 2% weekly drop amid West Asia conflict and oil surge

In the ongoing West Asia conflict—now including heightened Iran-US tensions—gold prices were nearly flat on Friday but headed for a 2% weekly loss. Surging oil prices continue to drive inflation fears and expectations of prolonged high interest rates, tempering safe-haven demand.

Japan food prices set to rise from war-driven plastic packaging costs

30. april 2026 Rapportert av AI

Prolonged disruption to energy flows via the Strait of Hormuz has reduced naphtha availability, a key ingredient for plastic packaging. This is set to drive up food prices in Japan. The Japan Times reports.

Colombia has second-highest inflation in OECD for February 2026

Colombia recorded an annual inflation rate of 5.3% in February 2026, ranking second among OECD countries, behind only Turkey at 31.5%. The figure exceeds the OECD average of 3.4%.

Inflation raises Mexico's food basket cost 67% in eight years

26. april 2026 Rapportert av AI

An analysis by ITESO's Business School shows Mexico's food basket cost rose 67% from August 2018 to March 2026, outpacing general inflation of 45%. In urban areas, it increased from 1,500 to 2,571 pesos per person monthly. This hike particularly impacts low-income households.

fredag, 8. mai 2026, 11:06