Holding the rate in December was just a pause.

The problem is that she doesn't have any experience in specific energy- related topics, so it might be a good idea for (outgoing Economy and Energy Minister Jorge) Rodriguez to advise her for a while.

Independently of the fact that the (index) fell, core inflation shows that the internal demand dynamic continues.

Among sectors that rose were, as well as transport, food and housing, which points to internal demand.

If the Fed were going to pause in response to Katrina, it probably would be in November and December,

a pause in rate hikes is a more likely scenario rather than a rate cut.