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Fitch: Mexico’s Economic Outlook Not as Worrying but Not More Favorable in 2026

Fitch: Mexico’s Economic Outlook Not as Worrying but Not More Favorable in 2026

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January 28, 2026

Background on Fitch and its Relevance Fitch Ratings is a leading global rating agency that provides credit opinions and research...

US Consumer Confidence Drops to 84.5 Points: Lowest Since 2014; Inflation, Tariffs, and Job Market Concerns

US Consumer Confidence Drops to 84.5 Points: Lowest Since 2014; Inflation, Tariffs, and Job Market Concerns

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January 28, 2026

Introduction The Conference Board’s index of US consumer confidence fell in January to its lowest level since 2014, as American...

Eight Central Banks to Announce Monetary Decisions Over Next 10 Days: Five Will Keep Rates Steady, Two Will Cut, and One Will Raise

Eight Central Banks to Announce Monetary Decisions Over Next 10 Days: Five Will Keep Rates Steady, Two Will Cut, and One Will Raise

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January 28, 2026

Key Central Banks to Announce Monetary Decisions in Early February In the coming week from January 27 to February 5,...

Spain’s Unemployment Rate Drops Below 10% for First Time Since 2008 Financial Crisis

Spain’s Unemployment Rate Drops Below 10% for First Time Since 2008 Financial Crisis

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January 28, 2026

Background on Spain’s Unemployment History Spain has historically struggled with persistently high unemployment rates. However, the country recently experienced a...

Fed Meeting Amidst Threats to Its Independence: Policy Debate Takes a Backseat

Fed Meeting Amidst Threats to Its Independence: Policy Debate Takes a Backseat

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January 27, 2026

Background on Jerome Powell and the Fed’s Current Situation The Federal Reserve (Fed), led by Chair Jerome Powell, is expected...

Canada Announces Measures to Lower Food Costs: Mark Carney Outlines Initiatives

Canada Announces Measures to Lower Food Costs: Mark Carney Outlines Initiatives

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January 27, 2026

Introduction On January 26, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney announced a series of measures aimed at reducing the costs of...

China’s Push for Domestic Consumption in Services Sector

China’s Push for Domestic Consumption in Services Sector

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January 27, 2026

Background on China’s Economic Strategy China, the world’s second-largest economy, has long relied on export-led growth to fuel its rapid...

IEPS Collection on Energy Drinks Plummets 55% Annually by November 2025

IEPS Collection on Energy Drinks Plummets 55% Annually by November 2025

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January 26, 2026

Background on IEPS and Energy Drinks The Impuesto Especial sobre Producción y Servicios (IEPS) is a tax in Mexico levied...

Bank of America Forecasts 1.2% Mexican GDP Growth in 2026, Warns of Potential Higher Figures

Bank of America Forecasts 1.2% Mexican GDP Growth in 2026, Warns of Potential Higher Figures

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January 26, 2026

Introduction to the Economic Forecast by Bank of America for Mexico Bank of America predicts a 1.2% growth for Mexico’s...

Mexico’s Economy Shrinks 0.2% in November: INEG

Mexico’s Economy Shrinks 0.2% in November: INEG

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January 25, 2026

Overview and Key Figures Mexico’s economy contracted by 0.2% in November, following a previous month of growth, according to data...

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