A New Era in Productivity and Mexico Has Room For More Rate Cuts

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A New Era in Productivity and Mexico Has Room For More Rate Cuts

By Blu Putnam, Chief Economist & Erik Norland, Senior Economist, CME Group

A New Era of Efficiencies and Innovation?

  • Working from home has led to increased labor productivity.
  • Supply chains could be reshaped to be closer to consumers.
  • Companies could see heightened innovation, creativity.
  • GDP growth might rebound more quickly than employment rate.
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Mexico Has Room For More Rate Cuts

  • Recession-hit Mexico has cut interest rates eight times.
  • Rates still remain higher than 2009-2016 average levels, top inflation.
  • Will Mexico’s central bank loosen monetary policy further?
  • Mexico’s peso has outperformed currencies in Brazil, Chile, Colombia.
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