Mexico 's central bank should prepare for a slowdown in the country 's economy as growth in the economy increases , which could affect benchmark interest rates this year , warns new central bank board member and deputy governor Alejandro Diaz de Leon . He highlighted the potential risk of inflation from a weak peso and a surge in gasoline prices along with concerns coming from the impact of President Donald Trump 's policies regarding immigration .
Mexico's central bank should prepare for a slowdown in the country's economy as growth in the US increases, which could affect benchmark interest rates this year, warns new central bank board member and deputy governor Alejandro Diaz de Leon. He highlighted the increased risk of inflation from a weak peso and a surge in gasoline prices along with uncertainty coming from the impact of President Donald Trump's policies regarding Mexico.