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Mexico’s Economy Contracts 1.2% in July, Breaking Three-Month Uptrend

Tighter financing left services unable to offset steep declines in agriculture and manufacturing.

Overview

  • Inegi’s IGAE fell 0.9% from June, marking the sharpest monthly drop since April 2024.
  • Primary activities plunged 12.2% year over year, industry declined 2.8% for a fifth straight annual contraction, and services rose 0.4%.
  • On a monthly basis, all three sectors weakened in July with primary down 3.0%, secondary down 1.2%, and tertiary down 0.4%.
  • Cumulative growth for January through July is reported as a marginal 0.1% to 0.3% year over year, reflecting small gains and data differences across reports.
  • Banamex maintained a 0.4% growth forecast for 2025 as Pantheon flagged tight financial conditions, trade uncertainty, and fading infrastructure supports as headwinds.