Bank of Mexico (Banxico)
People: October to December 2022
A round-up of central bankers in the news and on the move during the past three months
Carstens wins major Spanish economics prize
King of Spain award praises BIS president’s work in Mexico and globally
Last-minute moves shake up IDB race
Mexico replaces candidate, Argentina joins race
Bank of Mexico takes rates to 10%
Banxico board follows Fed again, but hints tightening cycle may slow down
Some Latin American central banks pause tightening cycle
Paraguay second to hold rates after Brazil, as Peru and Chile signal they may do the same
People: Kuwait appoints first woman deputy governor
New deputies in Sri Lanka, Ireland and Zimbabwe; Turkish MPC member dies; and more
Bank of Mexico raises rates 75bp for third time
Banxico raises inflation forecasts as analysts say it is likely to continue following Fed
Banknotes: July to September 2022
A round-up of news and salient issues that have affected central bankers in the past three months
Bank of Mexico’s battle to restore price stability
Despite presidential attacks, former officials say a solid institutional framework preserves central bank autonomy – likely a key asset in the battle against inflation
Bank of Mexico increases interest rates by 75 basis points
Central bank once more revises up inflation projections
Banknotes round-up: Egypt debuts polymer note
Peru continues rollout of new series; Mexico to withdraw 20 peso note; and more
Rising inflation still stalks major Latin American economies
Tighter monetary policy in Brazil, Chile and Mexico is failing to bring inflation down
Bank of Mexico orders largest-ever rate hike
Mexico matches Fed as inflation continues well above target
Banknotes: April to June 2022
A round-up of news and salient issues that have affected central bankers in the past three months
Central banks and UN working to improve remittance data
Flows are critical income sources for many economies, but data is often limited
What is the right size for a central bank board?
There is greater consensus for smaller boards in theory than in practice
Bank of Mexico hints at tougher measures as it raises rates
Banxico ups inflation expectations while government unveils price-cutting plan
Mexico’s García: war implies tough trade-offs for reserve managers
Banxico reserves director says acting tactically has become more difficult, and central banks may need to rethink their strategic asset allocations
Mexico’s Rodríguez says CBDC project will take another year
New estimate would have the Bank of Mexico’s digital currency arriving in 2025
López Obrador apologises for leaking rate rise
Mexican president’s announcement had stoked new fears about the central bank’s independence
Mexican president leaks news of central bank’s rate hike
López Obrador reveals 50bp rise hours before monetary policy announcement
Mexican financial institutions create gender equality committee
Eleven public and private institutions join initiative promoting women’s participation in the economy
Bank of Mexico MPC minutes stress high core inflation
Core inflation increased by 6.2% in January and has risen for 14 consecutive months
Bank of Mexico continues tightening under new governor
President’s nominee Victoria Rodríguez supports 50bp rate hike in her first policy meeting
