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USD/MXN rises to 16.95 as U.S. Core PCE inflation fuels Fed rate hike expectations
The USD/MXN exchange rate increased to 16.95 on August 26, 2026, following the release of the U.S. Core Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) index, which showed a year-over-year increase of 3.3%, matching June's reading. This persistent inflation has led traders to anticipate potential Federal Reserve interest rate hikes toward the end of the year. Despite this, the Federal Reserve's preferred inflation measure, the Core PCE, remained steady at 3.3%, suggesting that the central bank may maintain its current policy stance.
Key points
- USD/MXN rises to 16.95 as U.S. Core PCE inflation fuels Fed rate hike expectations
- Banxico lifts growth forecast but delays inflation convergence timeline
- USMCA uncertainty and Warsh speech shape next Peso catalysts
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