Permanece en contracción actividad económica en México: IMEF

Permanece en contracción actividad económica en México: IMEF

The Mexican economy is firmly in contraction, as indicated by April data from the Mexican Institute for Executive Finance (IMEF) and preliminary figures from the National Institute of Statistics and Geography (INEGI), which show a decline in industrial activity and stagnant services. This signals a prolonged period of weak growth that defies recent policy efforts, marking a significant downturn for the first quarter. Manufacturing remains in a deep slump for the thirteenth consecutive month, while the services and commerce sectors show no signs of expansion either. These combined metrics confirm that the economic recovery seen in previous years has ended, leaving key industries underperforming and struggling to regain momentum in the new quarter. This report is vital for open data because it highlights how publicly accessible economic indicators serve as real-time transparency tools. By analyzing such open datasets, researchers and citizens can verify official narratives, identify trends earlier than traditional reports, and hold institutions accountable for accurate economic representation and policy effectiveness.

Source: vanguardia.com.mx
Published on 2025-05-04