Economics

Mexico Raises Key Rate a Third Time Amid Jump in Prices

  • Benchmark rate now at 4.75%, with expectations for more hikes
  • Inflation has put pressure on Latin America’s central banks
Arturo Herrera
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Mexico’s central bank raised borrowing costs for the third consecutive meeting Thursday as policy makers struggle to slow above-target inflation.