Peru Inflation Hits Multi-Month High, Defying Outlook
Lima's annual Peru inflation rate unexpectedly climbed to 4.01% in April, extending a six-month upward trend and moving further from the central bank's target.
01 May 2026
Lima's annual Peru inflation rate unexpectedly climbed to 4.01% in April, extending a six-month upward trend and moving further from the central bank's target.
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