Mexico Starts 2026 With Sharpest Economic Drop in a Year

2026-03-24 - 18:30

Key Points — Mexico’s economic activity index fell 0.9% in January from December, the sharpest monthly drop since late 2024, driven by a 1.1% contraction in industrial output and a 1.7% annual decline in manufacturing — Manufacturing employment has fallen for 35 consecutive months, with auto production and textiles hit hardest as U.S. tariffs reshape