FX.co ★ Mexico Fixed Investment Shrinks the Most in 4 Years

In January 2025, Mexico experienced a significant decline in gross fixed investment, plummeting by 6.7% compared to the previous year—the steepest decrease since January 2021. This followed a 4% decrease in December 2024. Construction investment saw an even more pronounced decline, dropping 9.9% in January after a 9.4% fall the month prior, with the non-residential sector contributing significantly to this downturn (-16.2% compared to -16.4%) alongside a reduction in the residential segment (-1.3% versus 3.2%). Additionally, expenditure on machinery and equipment decreased by 3.2%, contrasting with a previous rise of 2.5%. When adjusted for seasonal variations, gross fixed investment fell 1.5% in January, following a 2.6% decline in December.