Economics

Frustrated by Weak GDP Prints, Peru Considers Redoing Its Index

Some economic indicators suggest growth should be stronger
Central bank forecasts acceleration in growth this year

Julio Velarde Flores in Lima, Peru, on Jan. 27.Photographer: Miguel Yovera/Bloomberg

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By John Quigley and Daniel Cancel

January 28, 2020 at 12:00 PM UTC

Updated on

January 28, 2020 at 3:49 PM UTC

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Peru’s “disappointing” 2019 economic growth figure didn’t accurately reflect strong numbers posted in several key areas, central bank President Julio Velarde said.