Mexico’s economy index rises to a record 73.1 points — Mexico News Daily

In Mexico, the composite MND Economy Index, calculated primarily on the basis of data for July 2026, rose to 73.1 points out of 100. This is 6.2 points higher than the previous reading and the highest result since the index began to be published, Mexico News Daily reports.

The index combines 19 economic indicators across 10 areas. Its compilers define a result in the range of 60–74 points as exceeding the neutral level: the economy has significant strengths but also room for improvement.

Inflation and manufacturing

In July, the highest scores were recorded for inflation — 9.68 out of 10 points — and monetary policy — 9.32 points. Annual headline inflation slowed to 3.12% from 3.37% in June and was only 0.12 percentage points above the Bank of Mexico’s 3% target.

The assessment of the manufacturing sector rose to 7.9 points from 6.9. Mexico’s export revenues increased by 43.7% year on year in July, with shipments of industrial products accounting for nearly 94% of these revenues. Manufacturing output rose by 1.6% after an annual decline of 2.4% in June.

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Growth, investment and employment

The economic growth indicator rose from 4.4 to 7.6 points. According to final data from the national statistical agency INEGI, the economy grew by 3.3% year on year in July and by 1.4% compared with the previous month. In the second quarter, annual growth was 1.9%, compared with 0.4% in the first quarter.

The investment climate score edged up to 6.58 points. According to available data from the Ministry of Economy, foreign direct investment in the first six months of 2026 increased by 2.1% year on year to a record $34.96 billion.

At the same time, indicators for external income and the labor market deteriorated. Remittance inflows increased by 3% year on year, while tourism revenues declined by 1.3%. The number of workers in the formal sector rose by 1.5%, while the share of those employed in the informal economy was 56.2%.