The Bank of Mexico on Thursday lowered its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points for a third straight meeting, underscoring progress on bringing down core inflation and signaling future rate cuts were possible.

The central bank board voted unanimously to cut the overnight interest-rate target to 10.25% from 10.5%.

The Bank of Mexico lowered its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points on Thursday, marking its third consecutive rate cut. This decision reflects progress in managing inflation and signals that additional

Washington State by 10 1/2. Series record: Washington State 2-0. WHAT’S AT STAKE? For Washington State, nothing less than a possible berth in the 12-team college playoffs. Since what’s left of the Pac-12 has no championship game and there is no automatic berth in the playoffs,

Washington State would seem to have an enormous advantage over New Mexico on Saturday, especially when it comes to motivation.