Mexico's economic activity annually rises 2.6% in February

By Ovunc Kutlu

ISTANBUL (AA) - Mexico's economic activity in February rose 2.6% in real terms at an annual rate with seasonally adjusted series, the country's statistical authority announced Monday.

Annually, secondary and tertiary activities increased 1.5% and 3.2%, respectively, while primary activities rose 2.6%, the National Institute of Statistics and Geography (INEGI) said in a statement.

On a monthly basis, economic activity posted a 1.4% increase, compared to the month before.

While primary activities jumped 16.5%, tertiary activities rose 1.2%, but secondary activities decreased 0.1% at a monthly rate.