In May 2025, Mexico's unemployment rate rose slightly to 2.7%, marking an increase of 0.1 percentage points compared to May 2024, according to data from the National Institute of Statistics and Geography (INEGI). The number of unemployed individuals reached approximately 1.7 million. Despite generating 71,664 new jobs during the month, the informal employment rate also increased to 54.9% annually. Concurrently, Mexico's economic activity showed signs of stagnation in May 2025. The Global Indicator of Economic Activity (IGAE) registered a 0.2% year-on-year decline, reflecting reduced momentum in key sectors such as commerce, services, and manufacturing. Retail sales, however, improved, with a 2.7% year-on-year increase and a 1.8% rise month-on-month, surpassing expectations. The Mexican Stock Exchange experienced slight gains following the release of these weak economic activity figures, amid anticipation of upcoming global financial reports and potential trade announcements from Washington.