The Banco Central del Paraguay (BCP) has updated its economic outlook for 2024. The central bank now expects the country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) to grow by 4.0%, up from the previous forecast of 3.8%. This revision comes as part of the bank’s September 2024 monetary policy report. Several sectors contribute to this improved economic […]
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