Most recent posts from Mexico

In April 2026, the outstanding credit to the non-financial private sector continued to slow, reaching 1.3% in real annual terms, due to the fourth consecutive negative contribution from corporate lending, influenced by currency appreciation. Deposit growth accelerated to 1.6% in real annual terms, driven by term deposits.

We have revised down our 2026 growth forecast to 1.2% (from 1.8% previously), due to weak domestic demand and a prolonged environment of uncertainty. After a weak 2025, formal employment begins to improve. We expect core inflation to resume its downward trend in the second quarter of the year.

On May 28, three months will have passed since the outbreak of the latest conflict involving the United States, Israel, and Iran. The crisis has brought renewed attention to the Strait of Hormuz, the narrow waterway that serves as the sole maritime gateway between the Persian Gulf and the Indian Ocean.

We present a summary and analysis of the most relevant developments and publications in Mexico's financial regulatory landscape

The trade balance (excluding goods acquired in ports) during the January–April 2026 period amounted to USD 3,508 million, after posting deficits of USD 314 million and USD 9,400 million during the same period in 2025 and 2024, respectively.

This report analyzes the latest update of labour poverty indicators in Mexico for the first quarter of 2026. It highlights that this indicator reached its lowest level since 2005, driven by higher labour income. In addition, the report examines regional disparities, labour informality, and wage gaps.

Recent economic slowdown has already weighed on the internal sources of financing as retirement savings gain greater relevance. These resources have been allocated mainly to the public sector and households, particularly through banking credit.