The Central Bank of Peru reported that private sector liquidity, comprising currency in circulation and deposits, increased 15.7 percent year on year in March 2026, up from 13.7 percent in February. The pickup was driven by faster growth in both PEN-denominated liquidity, which rose 17.4 percent from 14.9 percent, and USD-denominated liquidity, which rose 11.0 percent from 10.5 percent. Private sector liquidity totaled PEN 563,847 million in March. By currency, PEN liquidity rose 1.4 percent over the month while USD liquidity fell 0.1 percent. Currency in circulation reached PEN 97,951 million and grew 19.2 percent year on year, versus 18.8 percent in February, with no monthly change. Private sector deposits grew 15.7 percent year on year, up from 13.0 percent in February, led by demand deposits and savings deposits at 22.9 percent and 19.6 percent respectively. Time deposits rose 4.7 percent and compensation for time of service deposits increased 1.1 percent, while total deposits increased 1.5 percent over the month.
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Central Bank of Peru reports private sector liquidity growth accelerated to 15.7 percent in March 2026
The Central Bank of Peru reported that private sector liquidity grew 15.7 percent year on year in March 2026, up from 13.7 percent in February, reaching PEN 563,847 million, driven by faster growth in both PEN- and USD-denominated liquidity. Currency in circulation increased 19.2 percent to PEN 97,951 million, while private sector deposits rose 15.7 percent, led by demand deposits and savings deposits at 22.9 percent and 19.6 percent respectively, with time deposits up 4.7 percent and compensation for time of service deposits up 1.1 percent.