Credit demand increases, and private financial institutions expect further expansion during the third quarter of 2026, according to a BCE survey
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
Cement production and shipments continue to grow in June 2026
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
In May 2026, Ecuador’s economy grew by 1.6% compared to the same period of the previous year, driven by the services and manufacturing sectors
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
BCE purchased 9.8 metric tons of gold from artisanal and small-scale mining for USD 573 million over ten years
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
Credit in Ecuador’s National Financial System grew by 19.9% in June 2026, driven by private banks
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
Exports Drove a USD 2.144 Billion Trade Surplus During the First Five Months of 2026
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