The Consumer Confidence Indicator (CCI), based on the results of the National Consumer Confidence Survey (ENCO), stood at 43.5 points in May 2026 , which implied a decrease of 0.7 units compared to last April, according to information from the National Institute of Statistics and Geography (Inegi) and the Bank of Mexico (Banxico) .
In its year-on-year comparison and with seasonally adjusted figures, the ICC also showed a slowdown, registering a drop of 3.4 points in the fifth month of 2026.
This decrease resulted from monthly reductions in the five components that make up the Consumer Confidence Indicator.
During May, the component that measures the country’s expected economic situation in 12 months compared to the current one was the one that fell the most, with a decrease of 1.6 monthly points.
The country’s economic situation today, compared to 12 months ago, has dropped 1 point compared to April 2026.
The current economic situation of household members compared to that of 12 months ago ; as well as the current possibilities of household members, compared to those of a year ago to make purchases of furniture, television, washing machine, among others , were reduced by 0.7 units per month each.
The component that measures the expected economic situation of household members in 12 months compared to the current one registered a monthly decrease of 0.3 points.
On an annual basis, all five components of the ICC also fell , with the expected economic situation of the country in 12 months compared to the current one showing the greatest decrease at 5.8 points.
The decline in consumer confidence, both in its monthly and annual measurements, signals a setback in the Mexican economy and reflects the deterioration in families’ perception of their financial situation, although a rebound in consumption is expected due to cyclical factors.
The BASE Financial Group estimated that private consumption will grow between 1.8% and 2.2% , driven by the World Cup and a greater number of tourists arriving in Mexico for the sporting event.
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