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Dominican Republic Central Bank maintains 5.25% monetary policy rate
The Central Bank of the Dominican Republic (BCRD) has decided to maintain its monetary policy rate at 5.25% per annum for August 2026. This decision comes amid national economic dynamism and international uncertainty caused by conflicts in the Middle East, which have impacted global oil prices. The BCRD expects inflation to converge toward its target range of 4% ± 1% by the fourth quarter of the year.
In the financial sector, the Governor of the BCRD, Héctor Valdez Albizu, met with leaders of the Dominican League of Savings and Loan Associations (LIDAAPI). He highlighted the strength of the mutualist sector, noting that assets exceeded RD$432 billion as of July 2026. Additionally, the World Bank commended the Dominican government for passing Law No. 30-26, describing it as a significant step toward fiscal modernization and economic growth.
On the public health front, the National Health Service (SNS) has been active in upgrading infrastructure, including the renovation of the Manolo Tavares Justo Clinical and Diagnostic Center in Santiago. Meanwhile, the Dominican economy continues to show resilience, with growth driven by sectors such as construction, mining, and tourism.
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Banco Central de la República Dominicana · Banco Mundial · Ena Ortega Lajara · Gustavo Ariza Pujals · Héctor Valdez Albizu · LIDAAPI · Republic of the Dominican Republic · República Dominicana · World Bank
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] Public deposits in the mutualist sector reached RD$286 billion.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The savings and loan subsector is the second largest by volume within the regulated financial system.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The equity of savings and loan associations stood at RD$76 billion.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The assets of savings and loan associations exceeded RD$432 billion as of July 2026.