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The Mexican peso rose 0.4% to 20.55 per dollar after INEGI reported first-half July inflation of 0.43%, above forecasts, and annual inflation of 8.16%. The data strengthened expectations of another 75 basis point rate hike by Banxico in August.
Higher Mexican interest rates support the peso and tighten credit for Mexican livestock and feed buyers, which can slow feed demand and pressure US corn and meal export sales to Mexico.
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