Mexico Manufacturing Confidence Edges Higher

Mexico’s manufacturing business confidence edged 0.1 point higher to 48.1 in August 2026 from July, remaining below the 50-point threshold for 18 consecutive months. Manufacturers’ assessment of the current time as appropriate for investment rose 1.4 points to 34.4. Their assessment of current business conditions was unchanged at 50.4 points. Firms’ assessment of the country’s current economic situation edged 0.3 point lower to 47.8, while expectations for the country’s future economic situation fell 0.1 point to 51.9. Expectations for the future economic situation of their companies edged 0.3 point lower to 55.9.

Mexico's manufacturing business confidence held steady at 48.0 in July 2026, remaining below the 50-point threshold for the 17th consecutive month. Firms' assessment of the country's current economic situation edged up 0.2 points to 48.3, while expectations for the economy improved 0.3 points to 52.1. However, the "right time to invest" indicator fell 1.4 points to 32.9. Meanwhile, manufacturers' assessment of their current business conditions rose 0.2 points to 50.5, and expectations for future business conditions increased 0.5 points to 56.2.

Business confidence in Mexico’s manufacturing sector rose by 0.5 points to 48.0 in June 2026 from May, improving modestly but remaining below the 50-point threshold for the 16th consecutive month. The assessment of the country’s current economic situation increased 0.5 points to 48.1, while expectations for the country’s future economic outlook rose 0.4 points to 51.8. The “right time to invest” component posted the strongest gain, climbing 2.3 points to 34.5. Meanwhile, firms’ assessment of their current economic situation slipped 0.6 points to 50.3, while expectations for their future business conditions edged down slightly by 0.1 point to 55.6.