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Credit Card Usage Surges 18.4% in a Year: A Growing Trend in Mexico
Background on Credit Card Usage in Mexico Despite cash remaining the preferred payment method and other electronic alternatives not yet...
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Stablecoins Dominate Illicit Crypto Transactions, Report Reveals
Introduction to Stablecoins and Their Role in Crypto Crime Stablecoins, cryptocurrencies backed by traditional assets, have become the primary vehicle...
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Santander Mexico Leads Client Emissions in Local Debt Market in 2025
Overview and Key Players In 2025, Santander Mexico once again led in client emissions within the local debt capital market,...
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Mexican Insurance Payouts Surge 70% in 2025 Due to Veracruz, Puebla, and Hidalgo Rainfall
Background on the Situation In 2025, Mexican insurance payouts for claims caused by hydro-meteorological risks increased by 70%. This surge...
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Banxico Sub-Governor Jonathan Heath Suggests Interest Rate Pause to Assess Future Increases
Background on Jonathan Heath and Banxico Jonathan Heath is the Deputy Governor of Mexico’s central bank, Banco de México (Banxico)....
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Mexico’s Pension Spending Reaches Historic High in 2025, Raising Concerns Over Fiscal Sustainability
Pension Spending as a Percentage of Federal Budget In 2025, contributory pensions accounted for 18 out of every 100 pesos...
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U.S. Online Sales Hit Record High During Holiday Season
Background on the Significance of Online Sales Figures The holiday season in the United States has seen unprecedented growth in...
finance
Credit Rates in Mexico: Personal Loans Remain Costly Despite Interest Rate Cuts
Introduction The interest rate reduction cycle initiated by the Bank of Mexico (Banxico) in March 2024 has lowered the reference...
finance
Fintech Dominates Venture Capital Investments in Latin America: Mexico Surpasses Brazil in Capital Raising for First Time Since 2012
Introduction In 2025, venture capital investments in Latin America heavily favored fintech companies, marking a shift from rapid growth-focused startups...
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US Services Sector Activity Surges in December, Despite Trade Policies
Background on the Anna Walenty, CEO of ISM Anna Walenty is the President of the Institute for Supply Management (ISM),...
