Daily Brief | June 18 2025

#IntercamNews ✅ In Mexico, aggregate supply and demand figures suggest the economy remains in a phase of weakness. ✅ Later today, the Federal Reserve is expected to announce its monetary policy decision, where we anticipate it will leave the federal funds rate unchanged in the 4.25%–4.50% range for a fourth consecutive meeting. ✅ Meanwhile, the U.S. Department of Commerce is investigating key sectors tied to national security—such as semiconductors and pharmaceuticals—for potential tariffs. Former President Donald Trump has already invoked Section 232 to impose duties on steel and aluminum imports, affecting nearly $200 billion in goods.