International Reserves in Peru
Peru - International Reserves
Current account deficit shrinks in the final quarter of 2010
In the fourth quarter, the current account registered a deficit of USD 531 million (equivalent to 1.4% of GDP), which represented an improvement compared to the USD 889 million deficit (2.3% of GDP) observed in the third quarter. The fourth quarter reading mainly reflected a larger trade surplus, which widened from USD 1.5 billion in the third quarter to USD 2.1 billion in the fourth, as a result of slowing growth in imports. On an annual basis, exports grew 23.8% in the fourth quarter (Q3: +29.6% year-on-year), while imports decelerated from a 46.6% expansion in the third quarter to a 34.9% increase in the fourth. In addition, the current transfers balance improved compared to the third quarter, on the back of higher remittances from workers from abroad. In the full year 2010, the current account incurred a deficit of USD 2.3 billion (equivalent to 1.5% of GDP), fuelled by increasing imports of goods and services, which were buoyed by strong domestic demand. The reading contrasted the surplus of USD 0.2 billion (equivalent to 0.2% of the GDP) tallied in 2009. The Central Bank expects the current account will post a deficit of 3.1% of GDP this year, before shrinking further to a deficit of 3.2% for 2012.
Peru - International Reserves Data
| 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| International Reserves (USD) | 65.7 | 62.4 | 61.5 | 61.7 | 63.7 |
Peru International Reserves Chart
Source: Peru Central Bank and FocusEconomics calculations.
Peru Facts
| Value | Change | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bond Yield | 5.13 | -0.60 % | Aug 14 |
| Exchange Rate | 3.32 | -0.06 % | Aug 15 |
| Stock Market | 19,533 | -0.23 % | Aug 15 |
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Economic News
Peru: Trade surplus widens in June, supported by higher commodity prices
August 13, 2018
Peru’s trade balance recorded a USD 1,164 million surplus in June, the highest print so far this year, widening from May’s USD 544 million surplus as well as from the USD 790 million surplus recorded in the same month of last year. Growth in exports remained robust in June, coming in at 17.5% year-on-year following May’s strong 18.8% increase.
Peru: Central Bank stands pat at its August meeting
August 13, 2018
At its 9 August monetary policy meeting, the Central Bank of Peru (BCRP) decided to keep the policy interest rate unchanged at an eight-year low of 2.75%, matching market expectations.
Peru: Consumer confidence stable in June
August 3, 2018
The consumer confidence indicator published by GfK remained stable at May’s 90 in June.
Peru: Business confidence ticks up in July
August 3, 2018
The business confidence indicator ticked up to 59 in July from June’s 58, moving further above the 50-point threshold that separates optimism from pessimism. Driving the increase in business sentiment was an improvement in expectations on the near-future, while expectations on the medium-term remained unchanged.
Peru: Inflation at nine-month high in July
August 2, 2018
Consumer prices in Metropolitan Lima increased 0.38% month-on-month in July, above June’s 0.33% rise.
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