Mexico Inflation Rises 0.41% in First Half of October
Mexico’s consumer price index rose 0.41% in the first half of October, lifting annual inflation to 3.62% from 3.49% in the second half of September. Higher energy costs contributed as seasonal electricity subsidies ended.
By Anthony HarrupMEXICO CITY--Inflation in Mexico accelerated in the first half of October, led by higher energy costs as seasonal electricity subsidies ended.The consumer price index rose 0.41% in the first half of the month, pushing up the annual inflation rate to 3.62% from 3.49% in the second h…