2026.01.0812:13:40UTC+00Mexico Inflation Rate Moderates at Year-End

In December 2025, Mexico experienced a decline in its annual inflation rate to 3.69%, down from 3.80% the previous month, and falling short of market predictions of 3.80%. The most significant price increases were seen in the sectors of restaurants and lodging, which rose by 7.35%, followed by education services at 5.81%, personal care, social security, and miscellaneous goods at 5.79%, and healthcare at 5.02%. On the other hand, more subdued inflation rates were noted in information and communication, inching up by just 0.05%, insurance and financial services at 0.93%, and transport at 1.78%. Notably, no sector experienced deflation during December. On a monthly scale, consumer prices grew by 0.28%, a significant deceleration compared to the 0.66% increase observed in November. Core inflation also saw a slight reduction, decreasing from 4.43% in the previous month to 4.33%.