The Fed has lowered the benchmark interest rate to 3% in an attempt to prevent the U.S. economy from falling into a recession. The benchmark interest rate in Mexico is currently 7.5%.

The differences in interest rates have increased the flow of foreign investment, with the Mexican currency rising for the third day in a row. It’s gain so far for this week stands at 0.6%.

Mexico has predicted growth for the country will slow to 2.8%, down from the 3.2% that was estimated in 2007 due to its largest trading partner sitting on the edge of a recession.