Bank of Mexico raises 2026 economic growth forecast to 1.6 pct


MEXICO CITY, Feb. 26 (Xinhua) -- The Bank of Mexico said Thursday that it has raised its 2026 economic growth forecast for the country to 1.6 percent, up from 1.1 percent.

The bank warned that investment will remain weak at least until the second half of 2026, reflecting uncertainty over trade with the United States and an upcoming review of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement on free trade.

Risks to growth remain tilted downward due to potential impacts from geopolitical conflicts and possible slower-than-expected U.S. economic expansion. Inflation is projected to reach the official 3 percent target by the second quarter of 2027.

The Mexican economy expanded 0.6 percent in 2025, mainly supported by the services sector amid a decline in U.S.-linked industrial activity.

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