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Haiti monetary stability and economic contraction
Overview
The Banque de la République d’Haïti (BRH) has reported signs of monetary resilience despite ongoing economic challenges. As of June 2026, the annual inflation rate slowed to 18.9%, down from 32.2% in October 2025, a trend the BRH attributes to lower petroleum prices and active liquidity management. The central bank also noted a relatively stable exchange rate, which has remained consistent for over two years.
Foreign exchange reserves have reached $1.9 billion USD, providing approximately eight months of import coverage to support market stability. However, the Haitian economy is experiencing contraction; the Economic Activity Conjunctural Index (ICAE) fell by 0.6% in the second quarter of 2026, with a total annual contraction projected between 1.5% and 1.9%.
The BRH identified several risks to economic activity, including insecurity and constraints on the movement of goods and people. To mitigate these issues, the bank intends to maintain a cautious monetary policy to preserve price stability and financial system integrity.
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[BUSINESS] 6 sourcesHaiti inflation slows to 18.9% in June amid economic contraction
Haiti's annual inflation slowed to 18.9% in June 2026, though the economy continues to contract. The BRH maintains a cautious monetary policy amid security and fiscal risks.
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[BUSINESS] 2 sourcesBanque de la République d’Haïti reports $1.9 billion in reserves
On its 47th anniversary, the Banque de la République d’Haïti reported $1.9 billion in reserves, a stabilizing exchange rate, and a decrease in the annual inflation rate to 18.9% as of June 2026.
Sources
haitigazette.com · juno7.ht · nago.tv · riotimesonline.com · vantbefinfo.com · zantray-news.com