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Thursday, September 24, 2026
This edition reflects the information available when it was published.
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Today in Mexico
The stories in this edition, with context and an explanation of why they matter.
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The next round of US trade talks is delayed
Mexico News Daily reports that the fourth round of US trade talks has been postponed. October is possible, but a new date is not confirmed.
Context
Mexico is seeking tariff relief for steel, aluminum and vehicles. The reported change is to the timetable, not the tariffs.
BeforeA round expected next week
NowPostponed; date not confirmed
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Banxico leaves the policy benchmark at 6.50%
The board voted unanimously to hold the rate on September 24. Future decisions will consider inflation, the exchange rate and economic slack.
Context
Banxico also held at 6.50% in June and August. In its September statement, the bank said Mexican monetary policy does not have to follow US rate decisions.
BeforeJune and August: 6.50%
NowSeptember: 6.50%, unanimous
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July’s activity reading beats the earlier estimate
INEGI reported growth of 0.8% from June and 3.3% from a year earlier, seasonally adjusted. The monthly reading exceeds the earlier July estimate of 0.6%.
Context
The difference is 0.2 percentage points. Both figures describe July; comparing them does not show how activity changed in August or September.
BeforeEarlier July estimate: +0.6%
NowPublished July reading: +0.8%
Confirmed dates ahead
INEGI publishes its next monthly activity report. INEGI ↗
Coverage through 2026-09-24.