Central Bank Expects Inflation to Ease to 5.5% in August

Published on Honduras Daily · Aug 8, 2026 · Originally reported August 6, 2026 by Diario Roatán

BCH president Roberto Lagos expects inflation to keep easing to about 5.5% in August from nearly 6%, while international reserves hit a record $11.7 billion, enough to cover seven months of imports and shore up financial stability.

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