Central Bank Raises Key Rate to 6% to Rein In Inflation

Published on Honduras Daily · Sep 19, 2026 · Originally reported September 19, 2026 by El Heraldo

The Central Bank of Honduras raised its benchmark interest rate by 0.25 percentage points to 6%, effective Monday, citing inflation that hit 6.2% in August and pushed past the target range.

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