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news El Financiero 2026-06-24

Mexico's Investment Continues to Decline Amidst Uncertainty

Mexico's gross fixed capital formation, a measure of investment in fixed assets, contracted by 1.9% in the first quarter of 2026, marking six consecutive quarters of decline. Private investment fell 4.5%, though public investment saw a 6.7% increase.

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