Mexico Issues Record US$9 Billion in Bonds; AI Stirs Inflation

As global markets weigh the inflationary risks of massive AI infrastructure spending, the Mexican government has capitalized on high liquidity by issuing a record-breaking US$9 billion in sovereign bonds to kick off 2026. Domestically, financial stability remains a priority as remittances’ value to Mexico declined by 5.1% due to eroding purchasing power.

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AI Spending Fuels Inflation Risk Threatening Global Tech Markets

Global stock markets face a potential inflationary surge driven by massive investment in AI infrastructure and data centers. This trend may compel central banks to terminate monetary easing cycles and destabilize current technology valuations.

Clara Appoints New Mexico President After Securing Debt Financing

Clara, a Latin American corporate expense management and payment solutions provider, has appointed Jorge de Lara as its new President for Mexico. The appointment follows a significant expansion period for the company, which recently secured over US$150 million (MX$2.6 billion)  in combined debt and equity financing.

Mexico Sets US$9 Billion Sovereign Debt Record to Start 2026

The Mexican government executed its first international capital market placement of the year on Jan. 5, issuing US$9 billion (MX$161.6 billion) in sovereign bonds in the international markets. The Ministry of Finance and Public Credit (SHCP) reported that the transaction established a placement record for the third consecutive year, benefiting from high global market liquidity and attractive interest rate levels compared with peers.

Mexican Remittances Decline 5.1% YTD as Purchasing Power Erodes

Mexican households receiving remittances faced a dual contraction in November 2025, as total inflows fell and the purchasing power of those dollars plummeted. According to Banxico, remittance income totaled US$5.125 billion (MX$92 billion) in November, a 5.7% annual decrease.

Banxico Opens Consultation to Strengthen Financial Cybersecurity

Banxico has initiated a public consultation process, effective up to Feb. 11, 2026, to update information security provisions and data supply rules for commercial banks. The initiative responds to the necessity of standardizing digital risk management and ensuring the integrity of critical payment systems.