The Monetary Board of the Bank of Guatemala unanimously maintained the monetary policy interest rate at 3.50% after assessing external and domestic economic conditions. Inflation remained below the central bank’s 4% target and its tolerance range of plus or minus 1 percentage point, while inflation expectations stayed within that range. The decision also reflected continued domestic economic growth, supported by economic activity, remittances and private-sector credit. The bank’s July survey placed inflation expectations at 3.69% over 12 months, 3.72% over 24 months and 3.75% over 60 months.
2026-08-26Bank of Guatemala
Bank of Guatemala unanimously keeps monetary policy rate at 3.50%
The Bank of Guatemala unanimously kept its monetary policy rate at 3.50%. Inflation remained below target, while expectations stayed within the target range and domestic economic activity continued to expand.