Paraguay Interest Rate Holds as Inflation Hits Low

2026-03-26 - 12:20

Key Points — Paraguay’s central bank held its benchmark rate at 5.5%, pausing after two consecutive quarter-point cuts since January — Inflation fell to 2.3% in February, a five-year low and well below the 3.5% target, but energy import costs pose an upward risk — The economy grew 6% in 2025 but is slowing, with