Mexico’s central bank cuts interest rates as economy slows

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Mexico’s central bank cut its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points on Thursday, as policymakers warned of downside risks to growth during global volatility that has hit the peso.

The Bank of Mexico’s board voted 3-2 to cut the benchmark rate to 10.75 per cent. The divided rate-setters warned the recent bout of…