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Mexico's Long-Term Unemployment Surges as Informality Sets Record
By Sergio Arturo Lievano Madrigal - Tue, 09/01/2026 - 13:11
Mexico's jobless rate held at 2.9% in July, but long-term job searches surged and informality hit its highest level since December 2021.
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Mexico Posts Its Strongest Export Month in Over Four Years
By Paloma Duran - Fri, 08/28/2026 - 14:52
Mexico's exports jumped 9.7% in July, the best in 4+ years, fueled by computer equipment shipments for US data centers.

Informality Drives 98% of Mexico's 2Q26 Job Growth
By Sergio Arturo Lievano Madrigal - Tue, 08/25/2026 - 14:44
Informal jobs drove 98% of Mexico's 2Q26 employment growth, pushing informality to 55.1% and widening the gap to the 2030 formal-work target.
Mexico Remittances Surge 3.1% to US$30.76 Billion in 1H26
By Duncan Randall - Mon, 08/03/2026 - 15:05
Mexico's remittances reached US$30.76 billion in 1H26, up 3.1% year-over-year, supported by US labor gains despite looming transaction rules.
Mexico's Peso Faces 2H26 Pressure, Citi Forecasts
By Duncan Randall - Thu, 07/23/2026 - 10:32
The Mexican peso could weaken to MX$17.92 per US$1.00 in 2H26 amid trade uncertainty, Citi survey shows
Mexico Construction Contracts 3.7%, Recovery Expected in 2H26
By Adriana Alarcón - Mon, 07/13/2026 - 13:35
Mexico’s construction activity fell 3.7% in May, but infrastructure and housing projects could support a recovery in 2H26.
Mexico Remittances Hit US$5.6 Billion in May, 2026 High
By Duncan Randall - Fri, 07/03/2026 - 09:23
Family remittances to Mexico rose to US$5.6 billion in May, the highest monthly level so far in 2026.
Banxico Holds Rates at 6.50% in Unanimous Decision
By Duncan Randall - Mon, 06/29/2026 - 15:55
Banxico unanimously held rates at 6.50%, signaling a continued restrictive stance amid inflation risks.
Banxico Launches Bond Auctions to Support Market Stability
By Duncan Randall - Mon, 06/29/2026 - 15:10
Banxico will launch auctions to buy government securities and Brems, aiming to support financial market stability.
Mexico Auto Sector Loses 107,000 Jobs in Two Years
By Óscar Goytia - Mon, 06/22/2026 - 15:50
Mexico’s auto manufacturing sector lost 107,000 jobs over two years, government data show.
Mexico’s AI Hardware Exports Overtake Vehicle Shipments
By Diego Valverde - Wed, 06/10/2026 - 08:19
AI-fueled demand from US data centers propelled Mexico’s computer hardware exports past finished vehicles.