The latest Economic Expectations Survey prepared by Banco de Guatemala forecasts an inflationary rhythm of 4.19% for July, 4.22% for August and 4.36% for September 2018. As for December 2018 and 2019, the Panel foresees an inflationary rhythm of 4.45% and 4.43%, in that order. In addition, for a horizon of 12 and 24 months (July 2019 and July 2020), the Panel forecasts an inflationary rhythm of 4.26% and 4.36%, respectively. 

In relation to the Real Gross Domestic Product, the report indicates that there will be growth of 3.0% in 2018 and 3.1% in 2019. Compared to the June survey, the Panel's forecast did not change for 2018, while for 2019, it decreased 0.1 percentage points (3.2% in the previous survey). 

In July 2018, the Index for Confidence in Economic Activity stood at 31.25 points, 2.77% lower than that registered in June 2018 (32.14 points) and 33.04% lower than that registered in July 2017 ( 46.67 points).

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