Mexico’s gross fixed investment fell 4.2% year-on-year in February 2026, following a 3.3% drop in the prior month and missing forecasts of a 2.1% decline. Spending on machinery and equipment plunged 9.7% after a 9.8% fall in January, with domestic investment down 14.3% and imports of capital goods decreasing 6.5%. In contrast, construction investment rose 1.1% after a 3% gain in the previous month, supported by a 2.2% increase in residential building, while non-residential construction edged up 0.1%. On a seasonally adjusted monthly basis, gross fixed investment declined 0.8%, extending the 1.1% drop recorded in January.