Peru
People: July to September 2026
A round-up of central bankers in the news and on the move during the past three months
Peru holds rates as inflation breaches target range
BCRP says impact of supply shocks, both domestic and international, will ‘gradually dissipate’
Peru’s central bank holds rates as inflation picks up
BCRP says bad weather, domestic gas shock and fallout from Middle East conflict will push up prices
Peru holds rate for fourth time in a row
Strong currency, stable inflation and healthy growth allow central bank to keep things as they are
Book notes: The London Consensus, by Tim Besley, Irene Bucelli and Andrés Velasco
The authors set out guidelines to address shortcomings linked to the Washington consensus, but implementation will be a challenge
Mr Bessent goes to Basel: the fate of global bank regulation
US resistance to international standards could spark greater fragmentation of prudential rules
Peru cuts by 25bp in surprise move
Policy rate now approaching level “estimated as neutral”, central bank says
Peru holds policy rate at 4.75%
BCRP stays put as inflation and growth continue to move in right direction
Peru holds policy rate at 5%
Central bank stays put as inflation accelerates and rate almost reaches same level as the Fed’s
Portraits on banknotes: a study of the gender gap
Only Australia’s currency has gender parity; overall, less than 10% of portraited banknotes – excluding Elizabeth II – feature female images
Peru unexpectedly pauses easing cycle
Central bank expresses hawkishness, though policy rate still among lowest in Latin America
Peru cuts rates by 25bp for second successive month
Policy rates among lowest in Latin America amid cooling domestic inflation
Reserve Bank of India plans to take payments system to 20 countries
Peruvian central bank signs agreement to use India’s Unified Payment Interface
Peru’s board cuts interest rates by 25 basis points
Central bank says inflation should continue falling towards centre of target range
Mexico holds rates again, while Peru cuts
Peruvian board says inflation is falling faster, while Banxico predicts more gradual disinflation
Peru continues gradually cutting policy rates
Inflation falling slowly towards target while 2024 promises low growth
EME officials predict volatility from ‘higher for longer’ rates
Fed’s policy set to worsen environment, say officials from Peru, Colombia and South Africa
Peru and Uruguay cut rates again
Peru’s central bank says growth forecasts are gloomy, but Uruguay hints at end to cuts
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