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title: "Mexico's annual inflation likely accelerated in January, according to poll"
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description: "Mexico's inflation is expected to have accelerated in January, according to a Reuters survey. The median forecast from 12 economists indicates a year-on-year headline inflation increase of 3.82% and core inflation at 4.49%. This data supports the central bank's recent decision to pause its monetary easing cycle due to ongoing price pressures."
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# Mexico's annual inflation likely accelerated in January, according to poll

MEXICO CITY, Feb 6 (Reuters) - Mexico's inflation likely accelerated in January, a Reuters survey showed on Friday, supporting the central bank's decision a day earlier to pause its monetary easing cycle as price pressures persist.

The median forecast of 12 economists showed headline inflation rising 3.82% year-on-year, with core inflation reaching 4.49% annually.

WHY IT MATTERSo Analysts said the acceleration was mainly due to higher food prices following tax increases on cigarettes and sugary drinks that took effect in January.

o Mexico also raised tariffs on imports from China and other mostly Asian countries with which it lacks trade agreements, as well as implemented a minimum wage increase.

o The central bank on Thursday halted a long monetary-easing cycle, citing the impact of recent fiscal changes, though it signaled possible future rate cuts.

o The bank delayed its inflation target timeline to the second quarter of 2027 from the third quarter of 2025 and raised its 2026 year-end inflation forecast to 3.5% from 3.0%.

o Mexico's national statistics institute will publish January inflation data on Monday.

(Reporting by Noe Torres; Editing by Emily Green)

By Noe Torres

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