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Honduras's business-confidence index (ICAE) reached 63.9 points in June 2026, its highest level for that month in six years, signaling strengthening optimism among entrepreneurs.

Honduras's net international reserves reached $1.29 billion as of July 10, up from January 27, with import coverage holding steady at 6.7 months.

The Central Bank's economic analysis team projects Honduras's economy will grow 3.6% in 2026 and 3.8% in 2027, within the range set by the 2026–2027 monetary program.

The Central Bank of Honduras forecasts year-over-year inflation of 4.97% at the close of 2026, with a declining trend that would bring it within the monetary authority's target range of 3.0–5.0% by June 2028.

The Central Bank of Honduras auctioned $80.1 million in its July 10 currency sale, setting the average exchange rate at L26.7635 per dollar for July 11–13.

Honduras's monthly inflation rate dropped to 0.19% in June 2026, the lowest for that month since 2020 and down 0.63 percentage points from May's 0.82%, marking the second consecutive month of decline.

Year-over-year inflation in Honduras eased to 5.83% in June, moving toward the central bank's medium-term target range of 4.00% plus or minus 1 percentage point.

The Central Bank auctioned $82.7 million in its daily currency sale on July 9, setting the official exchange rate at L26.7528 per dollar for July 10.

The Central Bank of Honduras auctioned $92.1 million in its July 8 foreign-exchange sale, setting the weighted average exchange rate at L26.7494 per dollar for July 9.

The Central Bank of Honduras sold $98.5 million in its July 7 currency auction, setting the weighted average exchange rate at L26.7474 per dollar for July 8.

From January to March 2026, demand for concrete blocks (93.6%), aluminum-zinc roofing (84.1%), and ceramic tile (55.1%) drove increased production of cement, rebar, and concrete in Honduras's private construction sector.

The Central Bank of Honduras auctioned $83.6 million in its July 6 currency sale, setting the weighted-average exchange rate at L 26.7383 per dollar for July 7.

Honduras's banks continue attracting private-sector deposits, driven by economic activity, family remittances, and export performance, the central bank reports.

Honduras's net international reserves have accumulated $1.346 billion since January 27, with import coverage rising to 6.7 months, according to the central bank.

The Central Bank of Honduras auctioned $81.5 million in a foreign-exchange sale on July 3, setting the average exchange rate at L26.7414 per dollar for July 4–6.

The Central Bank of Honduras kept its policy rate (TPM) at 5.75%, with interbank and central bank window rates aligned to that benchmark.

The Central Bank of Honduras auctioned $86.5 million in a foreign-exchange sale on July 2, establishing a weighted average exchange rate of 26.7397 lempiras per dollar for July 3.

Honduras's manufacturing industry grew 1.5% in the first quarter of 2026, reversing a 3.0% contraction in the prior quarter, driven by increased demand for food and beverages including processed coffee, fish, oils, flour, and bakery products.

Gross domestic product expanded 1.2% in the first quarter of 2026 compared to the previous quarter, the strongest first-quarter growth in recent years and well above the 0.1% recorded in late 2025, signaling moderate economic acceleration.

The Central Bank of Honduras allocated $99.4 million in a foreign-exchange auction on July 1, setting the weighted average exchange rate at L26.7356 per dollar for July 2.

Credit to Honduras's private sector continues to grow favorably, driven by domestic-currency financing to businesses in productive sectors including services, real estate, and agriculture.

Honduras's banking system is reallocating resources toward domestic investments, particularly voluntary holdings of Central Bank securities and instruments issued by the government and state power utility ENEE.

The Central Bank of Honduras says its external position is solid, supported by rising foreign-exchange reserves and favorable inflows that have maintained a positive net flow of hard currency.

Foreign direct investment to Honduras continued to grow in the first three months of 2026, supporting economic activity, according to the Central Bank.

Honduras's exports grew 2.8% quarter-over-quarter, driven by increased sales of coffee, crude oil, cigars, and services, while imports rose 2.1% due to higher purchases of industrial inputs, machinery, transport equipment, and fuel.

Agricultural production in Honduras declined 3.6% in the first quarter of 2026, reversing 2025's gains, driven mainly by drops in grain and coffee crops.

Honduras's net foreign reserves have accumulated $1.124 billion since January 27, the Central Bank reported, with import coverage holding steady at 6.6 months.

The Central Bank auctioned $95.6 million in its June 29 foreign-exchange sale, setting the weighted average exchange rate at L26.7183 per dollar for June 30.

The Central Bank's Global Real Effective Exchange Rate Index rose 2.34% year-over-year in May 2026, marking five consecutive months of improved export competitiveness driven by favorable exchange-rate movements.

Through March 2026, residential construction remained the largest component of private building activity, with increases in new homes registered in Tegucigalpa, San Pedro Sula, and Juticalpa.