Mexico’s gross fixed investment contracted more sharply in February 2026, underscoring persistent weakness in capital spending at the start of the year. Year-over-year, the indicator fell by 4.20% in February, a deeper decline than January’s 3.30% drop, according to data updated on 6 May 2026.
The figures show that the downturn in investment is not only continuing but intensifying. The January 2026 reading of -3.30% already signaled a year-on-year pullback when compared with January a year earlier. February’s steeper -4.20% decline, measured against February of the previous year, suggests that businesses have remained cautious about committing to new machinery, equipment, and construction projects.
This worsening year-over-year profile for gross fixed investment may weigh on Mexico’s medium-term growth prospects, as reduced capital formation typically limits future productive capacity. Investors and policymakers will be watching subsequent monthly data closely for signs of stabilization or further deterioration in the investment climate.
