Explaining the weakness in Mexican industry

The slump in Mexican industry late last year largely reflects domestic problems, particularly in the mining sector. But with the US economy now coming off the boil, the external environment will be an added headwind to Mexican industry this year. The risks to our 2019 GDP growth forecast lie to the downside.

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