The Central Bank of Peru announced a reduction in the country’s key interest rate to 7.25%, down by 25 basis points from 7.5% in September. In its October 2023 Monetary Policy Report, the bank clarified that the cut does not signal a trend of ongoing reductions. The decision came after considering multiple factors, including a […]
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