Bearish
USD/MXN hits two-month high at 17.50 amid Fed's hawkish stance and Banxico's pause.
The USD/MXN currency pair has risen to a two-month high of 17.50, driven by the Federal Reserve's hawkish rhetoric and expectations of further rate hikes. This trend is compounded by the Bank of Mexico's (Banxico) decision to maintain its policy rate at 6.50%, narrowing the interest rate differential between the U.S. and Mexico. Additionally, weaker-than-expected Mexican retail sales data has further pressured the peso.
Key points
- USD/MXN reaches 17.50, a two-month high, as Fed's hawkish stance strengthens USD.
- Banxico's rate pause narrows U.S.-Mexico rate differential, weakening MXN.
- Mexican retail sales decline by 0.1% in July, missing expectations and adding pressure to MXN.
Sources
- La liquidación del Peso mexicano se profundiza mientras los halcones de la Fed llevan al USD/MXN hacia 17.50FXStreet · September 23, 2026
- USD/MXN: El Peso mexicano se desploma a mínimos de 7 semanas ante unas decepcionantes ventas minoristas de México y un Dólar respaldado por la FedFXStreet · September 22, 2026
- USD/MXN Forecast: What comes next for the peso after Banxico’s decision?Forex.com · September 24, 2026
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