What “the economy” includes

We follow jobs, wages, prices, foreign investment, trade flows, and tourism dollars. The big players are households, firms, and public budgets. Policy choices—rates, subsidies, taxes—change what you pay and earn.

Where to check reliable numbers

Use INEGI for inflation, jobs, GDP, and retail; Banxico for rates, inflation reports, and peso context; SE and SAT data for trade and tax measures. These are your anchors when claims conflict.

What to watch month to month

Inflation trend, wage growth, retail sales, and manufacturing output signal household strength. Exchange-rate swings and rate guidance shape borrowing costs and tourist spending.

Reader takeaway

When a headline says the economy “slows” or “accelerates,” check inflation, jobs, and real wages together. One data point rarely tells the full story.