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Peru: Inflation remains steady in July
Latest reading: Inflation came in at 1.7% in July, unchanged from June’s figure and in line with the Central Bank’s 1.0–3.0% target. Looking at the details of the release, higher food price pressures offset weaker transport price pressures.
The trend was unchanged, with annual average inflation coming in at June’s 1.8% in July.
Lastly, consumer prices increased 0.23% in July over the previous month, picking up from June’s 0.13% increase.
