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Mexican economy given a clean bill of health from IMF

by Ray Clancy on January 19, 2012

Mexico's financial system has a strong regulatory and supervisory framework, says IMF

Strong fundamentals and skillful policy management have underpinned the rapid recovery of the Mexican economy after the global crisis, according to a report from the International Monetary Fund.

The policy stance has focused on balancing domestic and external conditions, supporting the recovery while rebuilding policy buffers through fiscal consolidation and reserve buildup, says the IMF. [click to continue…]

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