1 min readBy Ed Stoddard
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Markets certainly welcomed this version of the MTBPS. The yield on the benchmark 10-year government bond fell 20 basis points to 8.72% — a big thumbs-up. By revealing contrast, Mexico’s 10-year bond yield is around 9.30% — and Mexico has an investment-grade rating.
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Markets certainly welcomed this version of the MTBPS. The yield on the benchmark 10-year government bond fell 20 basis points to 8.72% — a big thumbs-up. By revealing contrast, Mexico’s 10-year bond yield is around 9.30% — and Mexico has an investment-grade rating.
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- October 22, 2026
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