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InterviewsNovember 13 2023

Peru’s central bank optimistic on beating inflation

The chairman of the Central Reserve Bank of Peru speaks about the country’s plan to lower inflation and further develop its banking sector.
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Peru’s central bank optimistic on beating inflation

According to the chairman of the Banco Central de Reserva del Perú (BCRP), Julio Velarde, the Latin American country is on a clear path to bringing inflation down. The rate currently stands at 4.43%, close to meeting its target of 2% plus or minus 1%.

Mr Velarde spoke to The Banker following his speech at the Roadshow Invest in Peru 2023 conference, held on November 2 at JPMorgan’s London office, where he discussed Peru’s monetary and financial strategies that have helped the country navigate recent economic turbulence.

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