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Analyst Views Of BCRP Interest Rate Outlook Post June CPI

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  • Despite the increase in y/y headline inflation in June, Itaú notes that the seasonally adjusted three-month annualised CPI came in at 0.52%, from 1.52% in May. At the same time, the equivalent measure for core inflation stood at 2.01%, vs. 2.97% previously. In their view, well-behaved inflation amid below trend activity supports the case for further rate cuts during the rest of the year, considering the real ex-ante rate is at 3.19% above the neutral real rate of 2.00%. They expect three more 25bp rate cuts this year, bringing the policy rate to 5.00%.
  • Meanwhile, BBVA expect inflation to remain close to the centre of the 1-3% target range in Q3. In Q4, base effects turn less supportive, which could take inflation above 2.5% y/y. However, with inflation and inflation expectations in the target range and a still incipient recovery of activity, BBVA expects further rate cuts. Their base case sees the policy rate at 5.0% at year end, with the timing of cuts dependent on the evolution of underlying inflation. Nonetheless, recent PEN weakness and sticky core inflation means that the probability of a further pause in the easing cycle next week is not low.

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