Mexico: annual inflation reaches 3.62% in early October

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Facts

INEGI reported on October 22 that consumer prices rose 0.41% in the first half of October 2026. Annual inflation was 3.62%, while annual core inflation stood at 3.78%.

Why it matters

The indicator tracks changes in the cost of living.

Rockstar Briefing analysis

Reading headline and core inflation together helps distinguish temporary price movements from more persistent pressures.

Sources and original reading

INEGI · INPC, primera quincena de octubre

INEGI · Tabulados de precios

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