巴拉圭中央银行在8月份的会议上一致决定将政策利率保持在6%。委员会强调了有利的国内经济指标,巴拉圭6月份的月度经济活动增长了4.8%,商业活动增长了5.6%,这得益于服务业、制造业和农业的支持。通货膨胀保持温和,月增长0.4%,年增长4.3%,而核心通货膨胀率为3.8%,符合预期。在外部方面,全球经济增长预测有所改善,大宗商品价格呈现喜忧参半的趋势,美国劳动力数据增加了美联储9月份降息的可能性。货币政策委员会强调,预计2025年通货膨胀率将保持在目标范围内,预计2026年将趋同于3.5%。委员会重申其对价格稳定的承诺,并将继续监测国内和国际发展,以确保实现政策目标。
The Central Bank of Paraguay unanimously decided to keep the policy interest rate at 6% in its August meeting. The committee highlighted favorable domestic economic indicators, with Paraguay’s monthly economic activity growing 4.8% in June and business activity up 5.6%, supported by services, manufacturing, and agriculture. Inflation remained moderate, with a monthly increase of 0.4% and an annual rate of 4.3%, while core inflation stood at 3.8%, in line with expectations. On the external front, global economic growth projections improved, commodity prices showed mixed trends, and US labor data increased the likelihood of a Federal Reserve rate cut in September. The MPC emphasized that inflation is expected to remain within target for 2025, with convergence toward 3.5% projected for 2026. The committee reaffirmed its commitment to price stability and will continue monitoring domestic and international developments to ensure policy goals are met.