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Clear filtersPrivate-Sector Credit Growth Accelerates on Lower Rates
Private-sector credit in Honduras is expanding faster, driven by declining interest rates and increased lending to businesses, the Central Bank reports.
Banco Central de Honduras (X)Published on Honduras Daily · Jun 13, 2026#private-credit#interest-rates#bch-dataHonduras Sends IMF Letter Ahead of Fourth and Fifth Program Reviews
Finance Minister Emilio Hernández and Central Bank President Roberto Lagos signed a letter of intent to the IMF ahead of the June 29 board review, with officials saying approval could unlock about $240 million in fresh funds and help stabilize the economy.
Diario Roatán· enPublished on Honduras Daily · Jun 12, 2026#imf-program#fiscal-policy#monetary-policyHonduras Inflation Accelerates to 6.09% in May
Year-over-year inflation in Honduras reached 6.09% in May, driven partly by Middle East conflict impacts, temporarily exceeding the central bank's medium-term tolerance range of 4.00% plus or minus 1 percentage point.
Banco Central de Honduras (X)Published on Honduras Daily · Jun 11, 2026#inflation#bch-data#monthly-indicatorBusiness Investment Drives Private-Sector Credit Growth
The central bank reports that credit to Honduras's private sector continues expanding, fueled by rising demand for business financing tied to stronger investment and economic activity.
Banco Central de Honduras (X)Published on Honduras Daily · Jun 10, 2026#private-sector-credit#bch-data#investmentEconomists Urge Monetary Review, ENEE Overhaul
Economists say Honduras should revise its monetary program to counter inflation driven by fuel-price increases, and restructure the state power utility ENEE to reduce losses, cut political interference, and stabilize the electricity system.
Honduras Builds International Reserves to $1.03 Billion
Honduras has accumulated $1.027 billion in net international reserves since late January, with import coverage now at 6.5 months, the Central Bank reports.
Banco Central de Honduras (X)Published on Honduras Daily · Jun 6, 2026#international-reserves#bch-data#monetary-policyLempira Slips Against Dollar for Fourth Straight Day
Honduras's currency depreciated again on June 5, with the central bank's daily forex auction setting the dollar at L26.67 for purchase and L26.80 for sale, continuing a sustained slide blamed on IMF-backed exchange-rate policy adjustments.
Honduras Net International Reserves Rise $1.16 Billion in 2026
Honduras's net international reserves accumulated $1.16 billion between January 27 and May 22, 2026, maintaining import coverage of 6.6 months, the Central Bank reported.
Banco Central de Honduras (X)Published on Honduras Daily · May 31, 2026#international-reserves#bch-data#monetary-policyHonduras Foreign Reserves Hit IMF June Target Ahead of Schedule
The Central Bank's weekly report for May 15–21 shows net international reserves continuing to build — driven by remittances and strong export performance — with Honduras already meeting the liquid-reserve target set for June 2026 under its IMF agreement, despite a modest weekly dip tied to external debt payments.
Banco Central de Honduras· enPublished on Honduras Daily · May 31, 2026#bch-data#financial-system#monetary-policy