Annual inflation at 18.9% in June according to the BRH
The Bank of Haiti (BRH) reported an annual inflation rate of 18.9% for June 2026. According to a monetary policy note published by the financial institution, this figure represents a slowdown from the 21% recorded last April.
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The BRH also indicated that core inflation stood at 17.3%. This development comes in a context of relative stability in the exchange rate, which was at 130.528 gourdes to one US dollar as of June 30, 2026.
Furthermore, the Economic Activity Conjunction Index (ICAE) experienced a decline of 0.6% in the second quarter of 2026. Over the first six months of the year, the economy contracted by 0.8%. For the entire year of 2026, the BRH anticipates an economic contraction between 1.5% and 1.9%.
The central bank identified several factors contributing to this situation: insecurity, constraints on the mobility of people and goods, and public financial tensions. In this context, the BRH indicates its intention to maintain a prudent monetary policy to preserve price stability and financial system stability.
Economic Projections
The BRH emphasized the importance of actively managing banking liquidity to ensure economic stability. It anticipates that these measures will help mitigate the negative effects of internal risks on the economy.
Reporting by Juno7
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