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Peru: International reserves amounted to US$ 60.34 billion in week ended May 26

Banco Central de Reservas del Peru, BCR. Foto: ANDINA/Melina Mejía

Banco Central de Reservas del Peru, BCR. Foto: ANDINA/Melina Mejía

12:34 | Lima, May. 30.

Peru's Net International Reserves totaled US$ 60.34 billion in the week ended May 26, reported on Saturday the Central Reserve Bank of Peru (BCR).

According to BCR’s Weekly Economic Report, reserves were mainly made up by liquidity international assets.

This level of reserves is equivalent to 30% of the country's Gross Domestic Product (GDP).

Likewise, it is equivalent to 18 months of imports, as was stated by the national finance entity.

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Published: 5/30/2015