In its May 2026 Macroeconomic Expectations Survey results, the Central Bank of Peru reported that most business expectations indicators improved from the previous month and remained in optimistic territory. The main exceptions were the three month expectations for the economy, which rose from 44.6 in April to 46.2 in May but stayed below the 50-point threshold, and for the sector, which slipped from 51.1 to 50.0. Across the 12 month horizon, all six reported indicators increased between April and May. Economy expectations rose from 51.2 to 55.9, sector expectations from 56.5 to 58.8, company situation from 60.9 to 63.4, product demand from 65.5 to 66.3, hiring from 57.8 to 59.0, and investment from 60.5 to 63.7. At the three month horizon, product demand, hiring and investment improved, while expectations for a company’s own situation eased from 55.1 to 53.8 but remained in optimistic territory. The survey notes that readings above 50 indicate optimism.
Central Bank of Peru2026-06-06
Central Bank of Peru reports broader improvement in May business expectations with the economy three month outlook still below 50
The Central Bank of Peru’s May 2026 Macroeconomic Expectations Survey shows most business expectations improved month-on-month and remained in optimistic territory, except three month expectations for the economy and sector, which stayed at or below the 50-point threshold. All six 12 month indicators strengthened, including expectations for the economy, sector, company situation, product demand, hiring and investment, while three month expectations for product demand, hiring and investment also rose.