Trade Organization affirms resilience of the sector after a year of war in Ukraine
Written by Evelyn AlasThe World Trade Organization, explains its article titled "A year of war in Ukraine: assessing the impact on global trade and development" estimates that trade growth in 2022 was above the WTO's 3% trade forecast issued in april and substantially higher than its estimates for more pessimistic scenarios for the year.
El Salvador's Inflation remains low thanks to 11 economic measures
Written by Evelyn AlasThe Defensoría del Consumidor explains that the Central Government continues to protect the economy of salvadorans through the application of measures against inflation.
El Salvador's economic growth will be boosted by the drop in crime: Moody's
Written by Evelyn AlasAccording to Moody's rating agency, Moody's explained in an analysis that improved security levels in El Salvador following the Central Government's crackdown on gangs could eventually boost investment as businesses and consumers gain confidence.
MAG launches 16 AgroMercados nationwide to promote producer development
Written by Evelyn AlasThe Ministerio de Agricultura y Ganadería (MAG) launched the AgroMercados to be established at strategic points nationwide, to facilitate direct trade of different national products.
El Salvador received US$588 million in remittances in january 2023
Written by Evelyn AlasAccording to the Banco Central de Reserva (BCR), in january 2023, El Salvador received US$588 million in family remittances, showing a growth of 6.4% compared to the same period last year.
El Salvador keeps inflation low due to economic measures: Defensoría
Written by Evelyn AlasThe anti-crisis measures taken by the Central Government in march last year, have allowed El Salvador to continue with the lowest inflation in Central America in 2023, thus minimizing the impact on the pockets of Salvadorans compared to the rest of the region and the world.
Fuel prices down between US$0.26 and US$0.02 for this fortnight
Written by Evelyn AlasThe Dirección General de Energía, Hidrocarburos y Minas (DGEHM), informs salvadorans about a new reduction in the prices of premium gasoline, regular and diesel, reflecting a reduction between US$0.26 and US$0.02.
FAO Food Price Index declined 0.8% in january 2023
Written by Evelyn AlasThe Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) monthly global food price index averaged 131.2 points in january 2023, down 1.1 points by 0.8% from december 2022, thus declining by 10.
Consumer Price Index in El Salvador dropped to 7% in january 2023
Written by Evelyn AlasThe annual variation rate of the Índice de Precios al Consumidor (IPC) in El Salvador in january 2023 was 7%, 3 tenths lower than the previous month, according to the Oficina Nacional De Estadística Y Censos (ONEC).