LatinNews Daily - 07 July 2026

*Mexico’s national statistics institute (Inegi) has announced that gross fixed capital formation (GFCF) in April 2026 was up by 4.0% in monthly terms and by 5.1% in annual terms, according to seasonally adjusted figures. This follows a monthly increase of 0.6% in March according to the latest figures, while monthly decreases were recorded in February (-0.4%) and January (-1.0%). The annual increase in April was the result of an 8.8% rise in investment in construction while investment in machinery and equipment was up 0.9%. The monthly result was driven by a 6.5% increase in construction while investment in machinery and equipment was up 2.0%.