The Economic Expectations Index stood at 53.2 points in June 2026, remaining in the higher-confidence zone for the fifth consecutive month. Although the indicator recorded a monthly decrease of 0.8 points, it remained above the 50-point threshold, reflecting favorable expectations regarding the performance of economic activity. The construction sector recorded 57.5 points, consolidating its position […]

Since the first quarter of 2010, the Central Bank of Ecuador has conducted the Credit Supply and Demand Outlook Survey (ETOD), targeting private banks, mutual savings and loan associations, and savings and credit cooperatives (Segments 1 to 4). During the second quarter of 2026, private financial institutions (PFIs) reported an increase in credit demand, while […]

Results from the Cement Production, Shipments, and Inventories Statistics of the Central Bank of Ecuador (BCE) confirm that, in June 2026, the cement industry recorded favorable performance, driven primarily by increased construction activity. The growth in production and shipments, together with the reduction in inventories, reflects greater dynamism in the sector at the beginning of […]

In May 2026, the Monthly Economic Activity Indicator (IMAEc) recorded a year-on-year growth of 1.6%, reflecting the continued expansion of the country’s economic activity. This result was primarily supported by the dynamism of the services and manufacturing sectors, whose performance offset the contractions observed in agriculture, livestock, forestry, and fishing, as well as in mining […]

The Monetary and Financial Policy and Regulation Board (JPRFM) and the Central Bank of Ecuador (BCE) commemorated, this Friday, the tenth anniversary of the Gold Marketing Program, which since 2016 has purchased more than 9.8 metric tons of gold from artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM), for a total of USD 573 million. “Today, artisanal and […]

The National Financial System (NFS) granted USD 5.0785 billion in new credit operations in June 2026, representing a year-on-year increase of 19.9%, driven primarily by private banks, whose credit placements increased by 20.1% compared to the same month in 2025. During the first half of 2026, credit extended by the NFS recorded a year-on-year cumulative […]

Between January and May 2026, Ecuador’s trade balance in goods recorded a USD 2.144 billion surplus. Although this represents a 38% decline compared with the same period in 2025, Ecuador maintained a positive trade balance, supported by export growth, which reached USD 16.288 billion, a 5% year-on-year increase. This outcome was underpinned by favorable balances […]

During the first quarter of 2026, Ecuador received USD 1.8567 billion in remittances, representing a 7.7% increase compared with the same period in 2025. These inflows constitute an important source of income for recipient households and contribute to the dynamism of local economies. The United States remained the leading source country for remittances to Ecuador, […]

Access to bank accounts for refugees and migrants in Ecuador increased from 11% in 2022 to 48% in 2025, according to UNHCR Ecuador’s Annual Monitoring Survey. This progress reflects the country’s efforts to reduce barriers to accessing the financial system and strengthen the economic self-reliance of people on the move. These findings were presented during […]

The results of the economic cycle analysis conducted by the Central Bank of Ecuador (BCE) for the first quarter of 2026 indicate that the Ecuadorian economy remained in an expansion phase, operating above its long-term trend. In addition, economic monitoring indicators suggest that this positive performance is expected to continue into the second quarter of […]