The Central Reserve Bank of Peru (BCRP) has reduced the national reference interest rate to 7 percent. This marks a drop of 25 basis points from the previous rate of 7.25 percent, set in October. In its “Monetary Program” report, the bank explained that this change doesn’t mean ongoing rate cuts will follow. Future adjustments […]
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