The Central Bank of Paraguay left its policy interest rate at 6% during its December meeting. The committee noted global developments including the Federal Reserve cutting its target range to 3.50%–3.75% in December with markets pricing further cuts in 2026, US employment in November beating expectations while unemployment rose to 4.6% and annual inflation eased to 2.7%. Internationally oil prices continued to decline amid global oversupply while agricultural prices were mixed with corn rising but soybean and wheat falling. Domestically the economy grew steadily with the Monthly Economic Activity Indicator up 5.7% year on year in October 2025 supported by services, manufacturing, agriculture and electricity and water. Inflation remained low with the monthly CPI at 0.2% in November and annual inflation at 4.1% while inflation expectations held at 3.7% for the next 12 months. The CPM reaffirmed its commitment to price stability.

Paraguay Holds Interest Rate at 6%

Argentina’s economic activity expanded 3.2% year-on-year in October 2025, slowing from 4.8% in September and coming just below expectations of 3.3%. Twelve sectors posted gains, led by fishing (91.4%) and financial intermediation (22.8%), supported by stronger activity among brokers and securities firms. In contrast, manufacturing fell 2.7%, alongside declines in public administration and defense including social security (0.8%) and hotels and restaurants (1.0%). On a seasonally adjusted basis, activity contracted 0.4% month-on-month.

Argentina Activity Growth Slows in October

El Salvador’s trade deficit widened to USD 989.9 million in November 2025 from USD 837.4 million a year earlier. Imports rose 8.75% to USD 1.51 billion, driven by a 13.16% increase in manufacturing goods, with purchases from outside Central America up 9.28% and those from the region up 5.76%. Exports fell 5.53% to USD 524.7 million, as coffee shipments plunged 50.29% and sugar exports dropped 56.94%. Sales to markets outside Central America declined 13.83%, while exports to the region edged down 0.41%.

El Salvador Trade Deficit Widens in November

US egg prices fell below $0.99 per dozen, sliding to their lowest levels since May 2023 after a brief avian flu–related rebound faded amid quicker-than-expected recovery in layer numbers, rising inventories, and modest demand growth. USDA and industry data show inventories climbing to annual highs as egg production rebounded following the peak of HPAI disruptions, increasing availability across the supply chain even as export demand and foodservice activity remained subdued. Physical buying has also softened, with retail demand and cross-border shipments failing to absorb the surplus, forcing processors and brokers to clear excess supply in thin year-end markets and accelerating the decline. Earlier policy and industry measures that supported flock restocking and strengthened biosecurity, including USDA mitigation and indemnity programs, have further sped up the rebuilding of laying flocks, reinforcing the persistent supply overhang.

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