The Ecuadorian economy grew 2.1% in the second quarter of 2026
Year-over-year growth was driven mainly by financial and insurance activities, trade, and manufacturing. Household consumption and investment also contributed positively. In July, the IMAEc recorded
BCE reports that J.P. Morgan updated the calculation methodology for the indicator known as “country risk”
J.P. Morgan, headquartered in the United States, is one of the largest investment banks and financial services firms in the world. It is part of
BCE raises Ecuador’s 2026 economic growth forecast to 2.7%
The updated Macroeconomic Programming report anticipates stronger momentum in consumption, investment, and exports. The Central Bank of Ecuador also incorporated scenarios to assess the potential
Exports drove a trade surplus of USD 2,843.1 million between January and July 2026
Ecuador registered a trade surplus of USD 2,843.1 million between January and July 2026, the result of exports totaling USD 23,289 million, up 9.3% compared
Ecuadorian exports reached a record USD 10,177 million in the second quarter of 2026
Imports also hit a historic high, at USD 9,407 million. The country registered a trade surplus of USD 769.8 million. Ecuadorian exports reached USD 10,177
Business expectations rose in July, with all sectors moving into the higher-confidence zone
The Economic Expectations Index (IEE) reached 56.2 points in July 2026, an increase of 3.0 points compared to June. The indicator has now posted six