23.04.202612:00:00UTC+00Mexico’s Mid-April Inflation Cools Sharply as 1st Half-Month CPI Slows to 0.11%

Mexico’s inflation pressures eased notably in April, with the 1st half-month Consumer Price Index (CPI) rising just 0.11%, a sharp slowdown from the 0.62% increase recorded in the first half of March 2026. The latest reading, updated on 23 April 2026, points to a significant loss of momentum in short-term price growth.

The moderation in mid-month inflation suggests a potential easing of cost pressures in the Mexican economy compared with the previous period. While the data do not break down category-level movements, the headline deceleration from March to April will likely be closely watched by markets and policymakers assessing the trajectory of inflation and its implications for future monetary policy decisions.

Investors and analysts will now look to upcoming full-month figures and subsequent CPI releases to confirm whether this slowdown marks the beginning of a more sustained disinflationary trend in Mexico or a temporary pause after March’s stronger price increases.