Inflation rose to 9.8% in February from 8.9% in January, far from the Bank’s target range of 3.0–5.0%. Our panelists see inflation cooling this year amid falling commodity prices and a slowing economy. However, inflation will average well above the Bank’s target range. Unanticipated changes in government subsidies and swings in commodity prices are factors to watch.
Honduras Inflation (CPI, ann. var. %, eop) Data
| 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inflation (CPI, ann. var. %, eop) | 4.7 | 4.2 | 4.1 | 4.0 | 5.3 |