Mexico Annual Inflation 2026

$45.2K Vol.Closes Jan 8, 2027

4.00% to 4.49%$1.3K Vol.35%

3.50% to 3.99%$1.2K Vol.21%

4.50% to 4.99%$3.9K Vol.13%

5.50%+$5.3K Vol.11%

5.00% to 5.49%$1.8K Vol.8%

2.50% to 2.99%$4.5K Vol.4%

<2.50%$775.9 Vol.2%

3.00% to 3.49%$26.3K Vol.2%

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At a glance

What

Mexico is tracking its annual consumer price inflation rate for December 2026, which has recently fallen to 3.37% after a multi-month decline from early 2026 highs.

Who

The Mexican National Institute of Statistics and Geography (INEGI) reports the data, while Banco de México (Banxico) manages monetary policy to control inflation.

Context

Inflation accelerated to over 4.5% in March and April 2026 before slowing significantly, with core inflation still slightly above the 3% ±1% target range as of June.

Stakes

Maintaining inflation near the 4.00%–4.49% range would indicate persistent underlying pressures despite recent easing, affecting borrowing costs and real wages for Mexican consumers.

Note: The June 2026 figure of 3.37% is significantly below the 4.00%–4.49% range, making this outcome contingent on a substantial reversal of the current disinflationary trend in the final six months of the year.

Mar 9

Annual general inflation reached 4.02% in February 2026, pushing above the Banco de México's 3% target and signaling persistent price pressures.

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Jun 9

Consumer prices surged 3.94% year-on-year through May, marking a decrease from the 4.45% rise observed in April.

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Jul 9

Mexico's annual inflation rate decelerated for the third consecutive month in June, settling at 3.37% and entering the central bank's target range.

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Now

AI-generated briefing. AI can make mistakes. This is not financial advice.

Bull case

Early 2026 data showed inflation peaking at 4.59% in March and 4.45% in April, suggesting underlying price pressures that could keep the annual average elevated toward the 4.00%–4.49% band if the downward trend reverses.
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Core inflation (excluding volatile items) stood at 4.03% in June, slightly above the central bank's upper target limit, indicating persistent service and merchandise price rises that resist quick consolidation below 4%.
Reuters
February 2026 underlying inflation reached 4.50% annually with monthly rises in services and merchandise, establishing a baseline of sticky inflation that could influence the year-end annual figure if disinflation slows.
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Bear case

Annual inflation decelerated to 3.37% in June 2026, the lowest level in over five years, falling well below the 4.00%–4.49% target range and signaling a strong disinflationary trend.
Reuters global-rates.com
The central bank anticipates achieving its 3% target by the second quarter of 2027, implying that monetary policy is effectively compressing prices and reducing the likelihood of a rebound to 4%+ by December 2026.
Reuters

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