The Central Bank of Peru published results from its Macroeconomic Expectations Survey showing that all business expectations indicators stayed above the neutral 50-point threshold in March 2026, signalling continued optimism despite mixed month-on-month movements. Expectations for the economy improved, with the three-month index rising to 52.0 from 50.2 and the 12-month index edging up to 60.0 from 59.7. Sector expectations also increased to 55.0 at three months (from 54.0) and 62.1 at 12 months (from 62.0). By contrast, expectations for firms’ own situation eased to 57.1 at three months (from 57.4) and 65.1 at 12 months (from 67.2). Demand expectations rose at three months to 61.4 (from 59.2) but fell at 12 months to 68.8 (from 70.4), while hiring expectations ticked up at three months to 54.9 (from 54.7) but declined at 12 months to 60.7 (from 63.5). Investment expectations increased at three months to 60.3 (from 57.3) and slipped at 12 months to 65.1 (from 65.8).
Central Bank of Peru 2026-04-13
Central Bank of Peru survey shows business expectations remained in optimistic territory in March 2026
The Central Bank of Peru published its March 2026 Macroeconomic Expectations Survey, reporting that all business expectations indicators remained above the neutral 50-point threshold, indicating continued optimism. Short-term expectations generally improved, notably for the economy, sector activity, demand, hiring and investment over three months, while several 12‑month indicators, including firms’ own situation, demand, hiring and investment, softened slightly from February levels.