Mideast conflict could increase pressure on Mexican economy: analysts


MEXICO CITY, April 14 (Xinhua) -- Mexico could face stronger inflationary pressure and slower economic growth if the Middle East conflict continues, the Mexican Institute of Finance Executives (IMEF) said Tuesday.

Speaking at an IMEF's monthly press conference, IMEF President Gabriela Gutierrez said that the group currently expects inflation to end the year at 4.2 percent and economic growth at 1.4 percent.

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