Mexico's headline inflation accelerates in September at 3.45%
EWZ•Mexico's annual inflation rose to 3.45% in September from 3.26% in August, slightly below economists' 3.47% forecast. Monthly consumer prices increased 0.42%, while annual core inflation was 3.75%.
1. Inflation rises in September
Mexico's annual inflation accelerated to 3.45% in September, up from 3.26% in August, official data showed. The figure was slightly below economists' 3.47% forecast.
2. Monthly and core figures
Consumer prices rose 0.42% in September, matching economists' expectations and accelerating from a 0.20% increase in August. Core prices rose 0.20% during the month and 3.75% annually. Both annual inflation rates remained within the central bank's target range of 3%, plus or minus one percentage point.
