Economics Explained
The Economy of Mexico
Despite its many critics, Mexico has some surprisingly strong economic characteristics. A great export market, a thriving manufacturing industry, natural resources, a young and productive workforce, and even things like geography are all...
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AMLO's first year: Concern over security and economy looms
A year into his administration, his successes are being overshadowed by gang violence, a persistent issue in Mexico.
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Mexico trusts: Activists lobby government to keep funding
Government's decision draws criticism from activists who say cultural projects and many vulnerable people depend on government funding.
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Mexico economy: Gov't rules out stimulus as businesses suffer
Global economies are suffering, but the COVID-19 fallout is hurting Mexico particularly hard.
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Mexico faces technical recession amid tariff turmoil
Mexico’s economy is showing signs of distress, with analysts warning of a potential technical recession. With trade uncertainty, slowing investment, and growing fears of a downturn, is Mexico heading for deeper trouble? Let’s break it...
Bloomberg
LatAm E-Commerce Giant Mercado Libre on Investing in Mexico
Latin American e-commerce and payments giant Mercado Libre plans to invest a record $3.4 billion in Mexico this year. Speaking with Bloomberg TV, CFO Martin De Los Santos said the company is experiencing rapid growth despite competition...
Bloomberg
Emerging Market Debt Resilient Since Trade Talks Broke Down, Says Lazard’s Simon
Jun.05 -- Denise Simon, co-head of emerging market debt at Lazard Asset Management, discusses the credit rating downgrades for Mexico, emerging market debt, the cost of insuring Mexico’s debt and her outlook for the yuan. She speaks on...
Bloomberg
Mexico's Guajardo Says Nafta Strengthens Ties With U.S.
Feb.27 -- Mexico's Secretary of the Economy, Ildefonso Guajardo discusses the nation's support for renegotiating Nafta and the agreement's impact on U.S. manufacturing. He speaks with Bloomberg's Michael McKee on "Bloomberg Surveillance."
Bloomberg
What U.S. Tariff Suspension Means to Mexico's Economy
Jun.10 -- Joel Virgen, chief Mexico economist at BNP Paribas, discusses Mexico's economy and potential pressures from U.S. tariffs. He speaks on "Bloomberg Daybreak: Americas."
Bloomberg
Mexican Finance Minister on Peso and Growth
Jan.10 -- In his first trip abroad as Mexico’s finance minister, Carlos Urzua had a message he clearly wanted to deliver to the New York investing community. It was, in essence: Don’t worry, the young administration of President Andres...
Bloomberg
Trudeau Says Future of Canada-Mexico Relations Is Bright
June 28 -- Bloomberg TV Canada's Jamie Sturgeon discusses the future of Canadian-Mexican relations in the wake of Brexit. He speaks with Bloomberg's Oliver Renick and Shery Ahn on "Bloomberg Markets."
Bloomberg
Mexico Raises Key Rate as Inflation Surges
Feb.09 -- Mexico’s central bank raised borrowing costs for a fourth straight meeting as President Donald Trump’s election undermined the peso and fuel prices soared, sending inflation spiraling above target. Bloomberg's Carlos...
Bloomberg
Mexican President Enrique Pena Nieto on Energy Reform
Sept. 22 -- Mexican President Enrique Pena Nieto discusses investment in Mexicos energy industry with Bloomberg News Editor-in-Chief Matthew Winkler at the Bloomberg Latin America Forum in New York. (Source: Bloomberg)
Bloomberg
Nafta Talks Seek U.S., Canada, Mexico Trade Reset
Aug.16 -- Talks are set to begin Wednesday on renegotiating the decades-old Nafta trade deal between the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Bloomberg's Kevin Cirilli reports on "Bloomberg Surveillance."
Bloomberg
Pena Nieto to Present Stimulus Actions for Mexico
Jan. 5 -- Bloomberg's Mark Crumpton reports on the top stories out of Latin America on todays Latin America Report on Bottom Line. (Source: Bloomberg)
Bloomberg
Trump: Had 'Very Good Call' With Mexican President
Jan.27 -- U.S. President Donald Trump discusses his phone call with President Enrique Pena Nieto and relations with Mexico at a joint news conference with U.K. Prime Minister Theresa May at the White House on Friday.
Bloomberg
Market in Mexico Poised to Rebound as Peso Rises
Jun.19 -- Bloomberg Editor-in-Chief Emeritus Matt Winkler discusses how the Trump effect on Mexican markets may be about to run its course. He speaks with David Westin and Alix Steel on "Bloomberg Daybreak: Americas." (Winkler is a...
Bloomberg
Banorte Economist Sees Banxico Hiking Rates Twice Before Election
Feb.15 -- Gabriel Casillas, Banorte chief economist, discusses the outlook for Banxico policy with Bloomberg's Vonnie Quinn on "Bloomberg Markets."