Mexico Economy Contracts in May as Construction Slumps 3.7%
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Updated · WTVB · Jul 23
Mexico Economy Contracts in May as Construction Slumps 3.7%
3 articles · Updated · WTVB · Jul 23
Summary
Mexico’s economic activity fell in May from April, reversing April’s revised 1.4% jump — the strongest monthly expansion in more than five years.
A 3.7% drop in construction helped drive declines in the secondary sector, while the primary sector also weakened and pulled the economy lower.
On an annual basis, activity rose 1.1%, slightly above the 1% forecast, while the year-on-year reading showed a 0.3% decline versus expectations for a 0.4% drop.
The mixed data is likely to reinforce caution over Latin America’s second-largest economy after a sharp but short-lived rebound in April.