Peru
Mexico holds rates again, while Peru cuts
Peruvian board says inflation is falling faster, while Banxico predicts more gradual disinflation
Peru’s central bank makes first rate cut since pandemic
Central bank joins Brazil and Chile in easing policy as inflation falls
Peru’s central bank holds rates despite high inflation
Board says decision does not mean tightening cycle is over
Peru holds rate at 7.75%
Central bank maintains policy unchanged since January, although inflation remains over target
Peru holds rates for second month
Governor says economic growth likely to underperform central bank’s estimates
Rates round-up: Mexico adds 50bp
Mexico delivers surprise; Peru pauses tightening cycle; mixed decisions in Europe
Peru raises rates for 18th consecutive month
Inflation remains stubbornly high, but central bank is optimistic it will fall in 2023
Chile pauses rate hikes, but Peru continues tightening
Peruvian board carries on with policy meeting despite political turmoil
Banknotes: October to December 2022
A round-up of news and salient issues that have affected central bankers in the past three months
Peru continues gradual policy tightening
Central bank hikes rates by 25bp and forecasts inflation will reach target level by mid-2023
Currency round-up
New notes for Paraguay, printing error for Thailand, and news from Peru, Costa Rica and Tonga
Peru and Uruguay carry out more rate rises
Peruvian policy now “clearly restrictive”, analyst says, while Uruguay warns of risks to growth
Peru slows down tightening cycle to 25bp hike
Central bank had implemented 50bp rate increases every month since September 2021
Rates round-up: Argentina adds 950bp to main rate
Central banks in Argentina, Peru, Rwanda, Serbia and Uganda tighten policy
Banknotes round-up: Egypt debuts polymer note
Peru continues rollout of new series; Mexico to withdraw 20 peso note; and more
Rates round-up: Peru, Poland and Serbia tighten policy
Moldovan central bank faces commission of inquiry; Uzbekistan partially unwinds earlier hike
Peru halves IMF credit line
Authorities say plan to phase out flexible credit line is mark of “very strong fundamentals”
Peru’s central bank continues sharp monetary tightening
BCRP revises up inflation expectations and hikes reference rate by 50 basis points
Peru’s central bank tightens again as inflation surges
Board predicts inflation will peak in July as Peruvians mount street protests over food and fuel prices
Peru’s central bank continues policy tightening
Most indicators are pessimistic, central bank says, as IMF staff warn of possible currency pressure
IMF urges Peru to tighten monetary policy
Fund also says FX intervention may be needed short term