Mexico’s gross fixed investment turned negative at the start of 2026, declining 1.10% month-over-month in January, according to data updated on 6 April 2026. The drop follows a 0.50% month-over-month increase recorded in December 2025, marking a clear reversal in the short-term investment trend.
The January figure, measured on a month-over-month basis, compares the change in investment levels against December 2025, when the indicator had still been expanding. By contrast, December’s 0.50% rise reflected growth over November 2025. The new data suggest that momentum in capital spending—covering items such as machinery, equipment and construction—softened notably as 2026 began.
While only two consecutive monthly readings are available, the shift from moderate growth in December to contraction in January will be watched closely by analysts and investors as a possible early signal of cooling investment activity in Mexico’s economy.
