22.08.202512:00:00UTC+00Mexico Records Decline in 1st Half-Month Core CPI for August: A Sign of Cooling Inflation?

In a recent update, Mexico's Core Consumer Price Index (CPI) for the first half of August 2025 registered a decrease to 0.09%, down from 0.15% in July 2025. This represents a noteworthy development in the country's economic landscape, as the core CPI is a significant indicator of underlying inflationary trends, excluding volatile items like food and energy.

The dip in the core CPI suggests a potential cooling of inflationary pressures, which could provide some reprieve to policymakers and consumers alike who have been grappling with the impacts of rising prices. Economists will be closely monitoring this trend to determine whether it signifies a stabilization of the inflation rate or if it's merely a transient fluctuation.

Released on August 22, 2025, this data will play a crucial role in shaping future monetary policy decisions by the Banco de México. As inflation dynamics continue to unfold, stakeholders will need to examine a variety of economic indicators to better understand the trajectory of Mexico's economy.