MEXICO CITY, Oct 1 (Reuters) – Private sector analysts polled by Mexico's central bank again edged up their forecasts for the nation's economic growth this year, according to the survey published on Wednesday, marking the fourth consecutive time they revised up the figure. Analysts now expect on average that gross domestic product will expand 0.5% this year. They have gradually ticked up forecasts since May when they predicted growth of 0.18%. Analysts also expect Mexico's peso currency to close the year at 19.01 pesos per dollar, stronger than their previous estimate in August but nevertheless predicting that the peso will ultimately end the year weaker than its current level. September August Inflation, end year pct 2025 3.85 3.97 2026 3.80 3.70 Core inflation, end year 2025 4.18 4.11 2026 3.78 3.72 Economic growth, annual pct 2025 0.50 0.40 2026 1.35 1.40 Peso-dollar rate, end yr 2025 19.01 19.50 2026 19.80 20.00 Interbank lending rate 2025 7.00 7.25 2026 6.50 6.75 The survey of 45 analysts was taken between September 15-29. The values shown are medians. (Reporting by Sarah Morland; Editing by Isabel Teles and Kylie Madry)
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