By understanding Mexico and its economy, we can better understand our own economy. Learn about this unique and dynamic relationship with research from the Dallas Fed.
Southwest Economy, Third Quarter 2022
Maquiladoras, Mexico’s engine of trade, driven to navigate evolving demand
Mexico’s maquiladoras, an important generator of manufacturing and employment activity along the U.S.–Mexico border, confront a changing landscape. Evolving global trade patterns, reflecting stressed supply chains and increasing electric vehicle production, will test maquiladora agility and growth prospects.
October 03, 2022
Mexico Economic Update
Mexico’s economy grows for third straight quarter; outlook improves
Mexico’s real GDP grew an annualized 4.1 percent in second quarter 2022, identical to the first quarter’s revised 4.1 percent growth and above analysts’ expectations of 3.2 percent.
August 22, 2022
Mexico Economic Update
Mexico’s economic growth continues; outlook remains unchanged
Mexico’s first-quarter economic growth was better than previously estimated as the second estimate of GDP was revised up to an annualized 4.1 percent from the initially reported 3.6 percent.
July 07, 2022
Southwest Economy, Second Quarter 2022
Trade binds Central America, Mexico to U.S. despite past inequities
Raymond Robertson, director of the Mosbacher Institute for Trade, Economics and Public Policy at the Bush School of Government and Public Service at Texas A&M University, discusses the impact of free trade agreements on Mexico and Central America.
July 01, 2022
Mexico Economic Update
Mexico’s economic growth picks up, but outlook weakens
Mexico’s GDP grew an annualized 3.6 percent in first quarter 2022, an increase from fourth quarter’s dismal 0.1 percent growth. Nevertheless, first-quarter GDP growth was below analysts’ expectations of 4.6 percent.
May 23, 2022
Southwest Economy, First Quarter 2022
Cross-border manufacturing rises from pandemic lows
Fabiola Luna, president of the Association of Maquiladoras, Index Ciudad Juárez, dicusses cross-border trade and the impact of the pandemic.
April 01, 2022
Mexico Economic Update
Mexico’s economy picks up at start of 2022
Mexico’s global economic activity index—the monthly proxy for GDP growth—shows a pickup in activity during the first two months of 2022.
March 31, 2022
Federal aid helps border keep pace with Texas economy during pandemic turmoil
U.S. pandemic relief policies boosted the border economy, helping it keep pace with state growth. The restoration of trade with Mexico and a surprise migration surge also supported more-recent border economic activity.
March 01, 2022
Mexico Economic Update
Mexico’s economy contracts at end of 2021
Mexico's GDP contracted an annualized 0.4 percent in fourth quarter 2021 after falling 1.7 percent in the third quarter, resulting in a preliminary estimate of 1.6 percent for 2021 GDP growth (fourth quarter/fourth quarter).
February 10, 2022
Southwest Economy, Third Quarter 2021
Missteps along U.S.–Mexico border hinder movement of COVID-19 biomedical trade
While most activity in the Paso del Norte region is concentrated in automotive parts and electronic components, a cluster of biomedical manufacturers has emerged in Juárez in recent years.
September 30, 2021