Mexico annual inflation rises to 6-month high in early Dec

MEXICO CITY, Dec 23 (Reuters) - Mexico's annual inflation picked up more than expected to a six-month high in early December on higher gasoline and tomato prices, but policymakers expect inflation to trend down next year.

DATA SNAP: Mexico's Annual Inflation Eases From 2-1/2 Year Peak

MEXICO CITY--Mexico's annual inflation eased in October for the first time in five months, fading away from the 2-1/2 year peak recorded the previous month and giving room for the central bank to delay a possible rate increase.