Cartens Says Peso Correction Down to Policy Actions

The transcript discusses Mexico's economic growth, highlighting its structural reforms and potential to outperform the North American region in 2019. It covers inflation control, projecting it to stabilize between 2-4%, and the bullish outlook on the peso currency. The discussion also touches on the wide interest rate spread between peso and dollar-denominated debt, seen as a buying opportunity by traders. The overall sentiment is positive, with expectations of beneficial economic policies and constructive US-Mexico relations.

What is the expectation for Mexico's economic growth compared to the northern North America region in 2019?

• It will outperform.

• It will decline significantly.

• It will remain the same.

• It will underperform.

What is the projected inflation rate for Mexico in the coming months?

• Between 1% and 3%

• Between 4% and 6%

• Between 3% and 5%

• Between 2% and 4%

How do analysts view the future performance of the Mexican peso?

• As one of the weakest currencies

• As one of the top performing currencies

• As a currency with high volatility

• As a stable currency with no change

What is the current view on the interest rate spread between peso and dollar-denominated debt?

• It is exceptionally wide.

• It is decreasing.

• It is exceptionally narrow.

• It is average.

What role does monetary policy play in the context of interest rate spreads?

• It only affects inflation.

• It influences market behavior through various channels.

• It has no impact.

• It solely determines currency value.