Mexico Annual Inflation Slows in May, Returns to Cenbank's Target Range
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The annual general inflation in Mexico closed May 2026 at 3.94%, according to the INEGI, although the monthly variation was down (-0.21%), the increase in the price of the potato and other tubers became the main driving force behind the rise of the National Consumer Price Index (INPC).This result represents a slowdown compared to the 4.42% recorded in May 2025, since the underlying inflation, excluding volatile products, was 4.19%, while the non…
Inflation in Mexico slowed much more than expected in May and returned to the target range of the central bank, which corroborates the decision of those responsible for monetary policy to re-cut interest rates at their meeting last month. According to the National Institute of Statistics, consumer prices rose by 3.94 percent in May compared to the same month last year. This figure was below the average estimate of 4.03 percent of analysts survey…
Mexico’s National Consumer Price Index (INPC) advanced 3.94% year-on-year last May, which represents a slowdown since the 4.45% recorded in April, as reported by the National Institute of Statistics and Geography (Inegi) on Tuesday. In monthly comparison, the May data went into negative terrain with [...] The entry Mexico’s inflation declines in May to 3.94% year-on-year since April 4,45% first appears in Forbes Spain.
Inflation in Mexico showed signs of moderation during May 2026. According to the most recent report of the National Institute of Statistics and Geography (INEGI), the National Consumer Price Index (INPC) recorded a monthly decrease of 0.21%, while annual general inflation was 3.94%, approaching the target range of the Bank of Mexico. However, the behavior was not homogeneous throughout the country. Jalisco stood out among the entities with the h…
Annual inflation dropped from 4.45% to 3.94% during May, falling below market forecasts.The decline in energy, fruit and vegetable prices was key to containing inflationary pressures.Products such as cucumber, green tomato, lemon and electricity recorded the highest declines, while potato, LP gas and tortilla topped the increases.Inflation is again below 4%Inflation in Mexico showed a sharper slowdown than expected during May 2026 and was reposi…
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