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The Real Labor Market Challenge: Wages Versus Productivity
By Javier Torre Alcaraz - Wed, 01/14/2026 - 08:30
Mexico must shift focus from wage decrees to labor productivity and training to sustain economic competitiveness, writes Javier Torre.
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Mexico Remittance Inflows Drop 5% for Sixth Consecutive Month
By Mariana Allende - Wed, 11/05/2025 - 12:00
Mexico's remittances fell for the sixth month straight, hitting 4.1 million families. US Labor and Exchange Rate strength are key contraction drivers.
IMF Raises Mexico Growth Outlook to 1% for 2025: Finance Week
By Duncan Randall - Thu, 09/25/2025 - 12:56
IMF raises Mexico’s 2025 growth forecast to 1% as fiscal, monetary, and trade pressures weigh; BBVA boosts Sabadell bid by 10%.
Peso Strengthens for Fifth Straight Session as Dollar Retreats
By Paloma Duran - Thu, 09/11/2025 - 13:50
The peso gained for the fifth straight session, trading at MX$18.55 per dollar, after US inflation data reinforced expectations.

Silver Surges to 13-Year High Matching Gold's Gains
By Paloma Duran - Tue, 06/10/2025 - 15:57
Silver surges to a 13-year high near US$37/oz, benefiting from a weaker dollar. It now matches gold's 26% YTD gains.

Zinc Prices Surge 5% Amid Warehouse Withdrawals
By MBN Staff - Wed, 12/04/2024 - 10:18
Zinc prices on the LME climbed 5% last week and are up 16% year-to-date, closing at $3,091/t, amid supply concerns.
PEMEX Reports Net Loss of MX$255.9 Billion in 2Q24
By Sergio Taborga - Wed, 07/31/2024 - 09:05
PEMEX reports a 1.1% revenue drop in 2Q24, impacted by a 16.1% decline in exports. Domestic sales rose, but the NOC’s net loss hit MX$255.9 billion.
Lower Oil Revenue for Mexico in 2023, PEMEX Covered for 2024
By Perla Velasco - Thu, 02/01/2024 - 08:59
Oil revenue in 2023 stood below projections, and the NOC’s debt for 2024 is covered, reports the Treasury.
The Downside of a Strong Mexican Peso
By Mariana Allende - Thu, 08/10/2023 - 12:00
While a strong Mexican peso can benefit local businesses, it poses challenges for US-Mexico cross-border trucking and trade companies.
CFE Profit Increased 270% in 1Q23
By Eliza Galeana - Wed, 05/03/2023 - 14:57
During 1Q23, CFE reported a net profit of US$1.7 billion, which represented an increase of 270% over the same period in 2022.