Banco de México
Draft rules lower card fees and enforce terminal interoperability
Banco de México and the CNBV opened a public consultation on August 27, 2026, on draft rules designed to lower card processing costs and enforce point-of-sale interoperability across all payment networks.
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GDP forecast raised to 1.5 percent with key rate held at 6.50 percent
Banco de México has raised its 2026 economic growth forecast to 1.5 percent from 1.1 percent while keeping its policy rate at 6.50 percent.
Card clearinghouse rules enter second public consultation
Banco de México opened a second public consultation on draft rules for card payment clearinghouses on August 27, 2026.
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Policy rate held at 6.50 percent as inflation nears target
Banco de México unanimously maintained its benchmark interbank interest rate at 6.50 percent at its August meeting.
Wellbeing Pension Fund approves 2025 audited statements
The Technical Committee of Mexico's Wellbeing Pension Fund approved its audited 2025 financial statements and first-quarter 2026 reports during its second ordinary session.
Key interest rate held at 6.50 percent amid inflation risks
Banco de México's Governing Board voted unanimously to keep the target overnight interbank rate at 6.50 percent on August 6, 2026.
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FIRA social bond advances women's financial inclusion
Banco de México Governor Victoria Rodríguez Ceja highlighted the launch of the Fifth Edition of the Gender Social Bond by FIRA.
Banxico board weighs global risks, inflation path
Banco de México's Governing Board discussed global economic risks and persistent inflation at its June 24, 2026 meeting.
Mexico's financial system remains solid despite global risks
Mexico's Financial System Stability Council updated its risk assessment, concluding that the country's financial system remains solid and resilient.
Banxico to repurchase Cetes, Bondes F for liquidity from Q3 2026
The Banco de México announced it will complement its liquidity management tools by repurchasing Cetes and/or Bondes F. These operations will begin in the third quarter of 2026.
Banxico expands liquidity tools with government bond purchases
Banco de México will now be able to purchase government securities to manage market liquidity more permanently.
Banxico holds overnight interbank rate at 6.50 percent
Banco de México's Governing Board decided unanimously to maintain the target for the overnight interbank interest rate at 6.50 percent.