Mexico’s gross fixed investment fell 3.3% year-over-year in January 2026, following a flat reading in December and below forecasts of a 2.1% drop. Spending on machinery and equipment fell 9.8% after declining 4.6% in December, with national sector investment down 12% and imported goods purchases down 8.3%. Investment in construction rose 3% following a 4.3% gain in the prior month, with residential spending up 6.8%, while non-residential construction dropped 0.5%. On a seasonally adjusted monthly basis, gross fixed investment declined 1.1% after rising 0.5% in December.
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