Mexico's Fixed Investment Falls in January

Mexico's gross fixed investment fell 3.3% year-over-year in January 2026, following a flat reading in December and below forecasts of a 2.1% drop.

Spending on machinery and equipment fell 9.8% after declining 4.6% in December, with national sector investment down 12% and imported goods purchases down 8.3%.

Investment in construction rose 3% following a 4.3% gain in the prior month, with residential spending up 6.8%, while non-residential construction dropped 0.5%.

On a seasonally adjusted monthly basis, gross fixed investment declined 1.1% after rising 0.5% in December.