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Mexico | Trade balance continues to confirm the slowdown

May 29, 2026

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.

Mexico | The surplus in the non-oil merchandise trade balance increases

February 26, 2026

The balance on non-oil merchandise showed a surplus of USD 10,411 million in 4Q25 after having posted a surplus of USD 2,289 million in the third quarter.

Spain | Partying like it’s 1999

January 16, 2026

The economy is showing a growth pattern similar to that of the years prior to the global financial crisis, driven by the same combination of factors. The risk—just as back then, and without necessarily leading to the same outcome—is that this model could generate imbalances if it is not accompanied by structural reforms.

Mexico | The balance on non-oil-related goods continues reflecting economic weakness

November 26, 2025

The balance on non-oil-related goods showed a surplus of USD 2,289 million in 3Q25 after having posted a surplus of USD 8,893 million in the second quarter.

Colombia | Higher imports widen current account deficit

October 6, 2025

In 2025, the current account deficit would increase slightly due to a larger trade deficit driven by strong domestic demand, which lifts imports while exports grow only moderately. Remittances and a moderate primary-income deficit would partly offset it, and FDI would continue to finance it.

Colombia | Remittances Matter, and More Than Ever

September 4, 2025

Remittances to Colombia grew 14.1% year-on-year by July 2025, reaching USD 7.566 billion. In 2024, they totaled USD 11.848 billion (2.3% of GDP), an amount equivalent to 79% of oil exports and three times coffee exports, supporting households and financing the external deficit.

Mexico | The surplus on non-oil-related goods widens

August 25, 2025

The trade surplus in 2Q25 is mainly due to the positive balance on non-oil-related goods, which in the second quarter of 2025 was USD 8,893 million after having posted a surplus of USD 4,730 million in the first quarter.

Mexico | The balance on non-oil-related goods continues to be positive

May 23, 2025

The trade surplus in 1Q25 is mainly due to the positive balance on non-oil-related goods. Net foreign direct investment posted an increase of 3.4% YoY in 1Q25 when comparing advance figures.

Mexico | Current account surplus reflects economic contraction in 4Q24

February 27, 2025

The current account surplus in the fourth quarter of 2024 was higher than the corresponding figure for the third quarter of 2024 mainly due to the surplus in the balance on non-oil related goods.

Mexico | Trade deficit continues reflecting low economic dynamism in 2Q24

August 27, 2024

The balance on oil-related goods in the last three quarters has averaged USD -2,086 million vs. USD -5,534 million during January-September of 2023.

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