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Mexico PMI from IMEF rose to 50.0 in September 2026 from 49.9, the neutral line after months of contraction, while services stayed weak at 49.2. The post Mexico PMI Hits 50.0 in September as Slide Eases appeared first on The Rio Times.

Mexico's January to August deficit of US$40.9 billion beat plan by US$15.3 billion, as VAT and oil income offset a fall in income tax. The post Mexico Deficit Runs US$15.3 Billion Below Plan appeared first on The Rio Times.

What is Cemex? A guide to Mexico's cement giant: what it sells, where it earns, its debt and owners, its legal risks and what investors should watch in 2026. The post What Is Cemex? Mexico’s Cement Giant, Its Turnaround and What Investors Should Know appeared first on The Rio Times.

Mexico exports rose 40.4% in August 2026 to US$78.0 billion as electronics sales more than doubled, leaving a trade surplus of US$605 million, INEGI said. The post Mexico Exports Rise 40.4% in August 2026 as Electronics Sales Double appeared first on The Rio Times.

The Banxico governor, Victoria Rodríguez Ceja, said on 29 September 2026 that Mexico need not copy US rate moves, with its own rate held at 6.50 percent. The post Banxico Governor Says Mexico Need Not Follow the Fed With Rates at 6.5% appeared first on The Rio Times.

Los fondos de pensiones mexicanos elevaron a un máximo histórico sus carteras de deuda pública en pesos en agosto, apuntalando la demanda en momentos en que la volatilidad global inquieta a los inversores extranjeros.

Morningstar Inc. is steering clear of South African stocks in its global portfolios as relatively weak economic growth overshadows cheap valuations.

Mexico's own drug makers say the public health system owes them about US$335 million, mostly through IMSS-Bienestar, the free service for the uninsured. The post Mexican Drug Makers Say Government Owes Them US$335 Million for Medicines appeared first on The Rio Times.

MEXICO · MONEY Key Facts The country Mexico has about 132 million people and an economy of about US$1.83 trillion in 2025 (World Bank), slightly smaller than Spain’s. It is tied to the US and Canada by the USMCA trade pact. The level The peso closed Friday at 17.6760 per US dollar (MXN 10,000 ≈ […] The post Mexico’s Peso Slides to 17.68: What Expats Need to Know appeared first on The Rio Times.

Brazil, Mexico, Chile, Colombia and Peru data meet a firm dollar and elevated U.S. yields in a week defined by carry-trade stress. The post Key Market Events for the Week of September 28–October 2, 2026 appeared first on The Rio Times.

Mexico has no national unemployment insurance, so few people can afford to stay jobless. Its rate edged up to 3.0% in August, while factory jobs fell by 263,000 in a year. The post Unemployment in Mexico Edges Up to 3%, With 55% of Workers Off the Books appeared first on The Rio Times.

Mexico South Korea summit: Sheinbaum and Lee signed 17 agreements and a 2026–2030 plan, but car tariffs and a trade deal remain open. What changed. The post Mexico South Korea Summit Ends With 17 Agreements but No Tariff Deal appeared first on The Rio Times.

TV Azteca’s bankruptcy now reaches five subsidiaries, including Ganador Azteca, the Bet365 permit holder in Mexico. What it means for users and investors. The post TV Azteca Bankruptcy Spreads to 5 Units in Mexico, Including Its Casino Arm appeared first on The Rio Times.

India is accelerating trade talks with Canada and Mexico as the three economies seek new markets and partners in response to the disruption unleashed by President Donald Trump’s tariff policies.

Mexico anti-corruption savings reached about US$4.9 billion in two years, the watchdog says, mostly spending it prevented. Critics see weaker oversight. The post Mexico Anti-Corruption Savings Near US$4.9 Billion, Watchdog Says appeared first on The Rio Times.

A Mexico real estate investment trust focused on the education sector is looking to raise as much as $200 million in additional debt this year as it plans to snap up more campus properties.

Brazil CPI, Mexico rate decision and Argentina activity anchor a week shaped by a firm dollar and selective carry demand. The post Key Market Events for the Week of September 21–25, 2026 appeared first on The Rio Times.

Banxico's rate decision, the September inflation flash and the July activity index all land on 24 September. The 2027 budget already assumes a lower rate. The post Mexico Gets Three Decisive Numbers on a Single Day Next Week appeared first on The Rio Times.

A one-bedroom in Oaxaca City's historic centre was listed at 5,000 to 7,000 pesos in April 2026. Four streets out, the same flat cost half that. Where the rest of the money goes. The post Cost of Living Oaxaca 2026 — What a Newcomer Really Pays in Mexico’s Highland Capital appeared first on The Rio Times.

Read story in EnglishMéxico busca la manera de reactivar el crecimiento en sus destinos de playa, que alguna vez estuvieron en auge y donde las visitas de turistas de alto poder adquisitivo se ha desacelerado, otra señal preocupante para una economía que atraviesa dificultades.

Mexico is trying to figure out how to reignite growth at its once-booming beach destinations, where visits by big-spending travelers have slowed in another bleak sign for a struggling economy.

Mexico Ambassador to the United States Roberto Lazzeri discusses trade talks between the US and Mexico, saying the two sides are “pretty much aligned with the overall objective.” He speaks on “Bloomberg Surveillance.” (Source: Bloomberg)

Maria Ariza, CEO of the BIVA Stock Exchange and an organizer of Mexico Investment Week in New York, says the event is meant to keep investors engaged with Mexico even as trade and geopolitical uncertainty rise. She notes that the annual conversations with investors help explain opportunities across Mexican industries and encourage capital to flow into local markets. She speaks with Romaine Bostick on "The Close." (Source: Bloomberg)

Mexico’s export crude blend is up 69% in 2026 at US$90.94 a barrel. Falling volumes mean oil revenue still came in below budget in the first half. The post Mexican Crude Up 69% but Oil Revenue Still Misses Budget appeared first on The Rio Times.

Mexico delivered its 2027 budget package to Congress on 8 September, on the constitutional deadline, with two of three rating agencies signalling pressure. The post Mexico 2027 Budget Goes to Congress With Its Rating in View appeared first on The Rio Times.

Mexico's record FDI in H1 2026 was mostly reinvested profits. New investment fell 13.4%, signaling challenges in attracting fresh capital. The post Mexico FDI Record Hides 13.4% Drop in New Investment appeared first on The Rio Times.

Mexico's remittance decline has paused with four months of growth in 2026. Currency shifts and US policy risks now define Latin America remittances. The post Mexico Remittance Rebound Reaches 3.8% as Latin America Braces for US Tax Vote appeared first on The Rio Times.

Nearshoring Latin America is redrawing investment maps in 2026 as Mexico posts record FDI while energy and tax bottlenecks start to bite for manufacturers. The post Mexico Nearshoring Boom Hits US$40.9 Billion FDI Record Before Energy and Tax Limits Bite appeared first on The Rio Times.

Mexico's investment grade faces a fresh warning as Moody's, S&P, and Fitch flag Pemex debt and the 2027 budget. Learn what's at stake. The post Mexico Faces Fresh Warning on Investment Grade as Pemex Debt Looms appeared first on The Rio Times.

Pemex is opening the door to more mixed contracts with private firms, a shift meant to speed up its strategic plan and lift oil and gas output. The post Pemex Opens the Door to More Mixed Contracts in Mexico appeared first on The Rio Times.