Peruvian rates on hold as policymakers await Humala

The Central Bank of Peru (BCRP) held interest rates at 4.25% for the second consecutive month last night. With investment spending and inflation set to accelerate later this year, we continue to expect rates to rise further although the risks to our forecast for rates to reach 5.5% by year-end are probably to the downside.

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