The main indicators of high-frequency economic conditions, such as the Monthly Economic Activity Index (IMAE), indicate a moderation in economic activity in relation to that observed in previous years, is one of the arguments of the Central Bank to review economic growth downwards.

The monetary authority specifies that "... explained by the deceleration in the growth of Manufacturing and Agriculture, which are being partially compensated by the good performance of the items of Financial Intermediation and Telecommunications.

In this context and in line with the evolution of the world economy, it is estimated that by the end of 2019 and 2020, the Honduran economy will show growth between 3.0% and 3.4%."

Regarding the inflation forecast for the next months, the newsletter explains that "... the short and medium term forecasts indicate that total and subjacent inflation would be within the tolerance range for December 2019 and 2020."

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