on Friday projected that Peru's economy might grow around 3.5% in the third quarter of this year (July-August-September), and estimated that it might have registered a growth close to 4% last July.
"In general, monthly data, as we have mentioned before, tend to be volatile. As for the third quarter, based on indicators, it (GDP growth) would be around 3.5%," he added.
The BCR will release its macroeconomic projections on September 20 through its Inflation Report.
"The economy is recovering as expected. These figures are always updated with new information, and the Central Bank's projection will be presented next Friday," Armas stated.
The BCR official also said the business confidence survey shows that most indicators are in the optimistic range for the fourth consecutive month.
"So far this year, five of the eight months that have passed in 2024 have been in the optimistic range," he noted.
On the other hand, Armas indicated that the outlook for global economic activity points towards moderate growth, within a context of lower inflationary pressures.
"However, there has been increased volatility in financial markets and still restrictive international conditions. Risks arising from international conflicts also remain," he concluded.