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Mexico’s industrial output rises for a third straight month
Mexico’s industrial output rose 0.6% in August compared with July, after adjusting for inflation and seasonal effects.
The increase was the third monthly gain in a row and the fastest since April, according to the national statistics agency.
Industry contributes about one-third of Mexico’s economy and is closely linked to foreign trade.
Civil engineering construction grew 5%, while petroleum and coal products rose 4.7% and transport equipment increased 2.8%.
Analysts see investment as a possible boost for food manufacturing, which fell 2.3% in August, but trade tariffs remain a concern for manufacturers.
El Niño could also disrupt food production by affecting crops and livestock feed, while some announced company investments are expected to continue through 2027.
Mexico’s industrial output rose 0.6% in August compared with July, after adjusting for inflation and seasonal effects.
It was the third consecutive monthly increase and the fastest rise since April, according to the National Institute of Statistics and Geography.
Civil engineering construction led the gains, rising 5%, followed by petroleum and coal products manufacturing at 4.7%.
Transport equipment production increased 2.8%, while the food industry contracted 2.3%.
Banorte analysts said manufacturing showed encouraging signs but continued to face headwinds, including trade uncertainty and adverse weather risks.
- Who
- Mexico’s industrial sector; the figures were reported by the National Institute of Statistics and Geography.
- What
- Industrial output rose 0.6% in August from July, marking a third consecutive monthly increase.
- When
- August; the data was released on a Monday, according to El Universal.
- Where
- Mexico.
- Why
- Not stated
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The previous month used for comparison.
Industrial output increased 0.6% from July, marking its third consecutive monthly rise.
- Overall output
- Up 0.6% in August from July
- Monthly streak
- Third consecutive increase
- Civil engineering construction
- Up 5%
- Petroleum and coal products manufacturing
- Up 4.7%
- Transport equipment production
- Up 2.8%
- Food industry
- Down 2.3%
Sources
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