Friday, April 27, 2007

UPDATE 1-Mexico raises interest rate to head off inflation

(Reuters) - The bank nudged up its benchmark rate to 7.25 percent as it saw a slight increase in 12-month core inflation in May, saying uncertainty has increased over prices of tortillas, a Mexican staple food, and grains.

"The goal is to better balance inflation risks and stop the price increases ... affecting the setting of prices and wages," the bank said in a statement.


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