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Weekly Information Summary (07/09/2026)

The Central Reserve Bank of Peru's Weekly Information Summary for July 9, 2026, reports a May 2026 trade surplus of USD 3,473 million, driven by a 38.9% increase in exports and a 23.2% rise in imports, alongside a 4.2% year-on-year growth in formal employment. The BCRP executed liquidity injection and sterilization operations, resulting in a S/ 7,463 million increase in primary issuance for the first week of July, while the interbank interest rate in soles averaged 4.25% annually. Internationally, gold and WTI oil prices climbed, soybean oil and copper prices declined, the dollar depreciated, and US Treasury yields rose to 4.58% amid positive activity indicators and inflation concerns.

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Weekly Information Summary July 9, 2026 CONTENTS

  • Trade Balance for May 2026 ix
  • Formal Employment for May 2026 xi
  • Interbank Interest Rate in Soles xiii
  • BCRP Operations xiv
  • Short-Term Yield Curves xvii
  • Public Treasury Bonds xviii
  • International Reserves xviii
  • International Markets xix Gold Price Increases in International Markets xix Soybean Price Decreases in International Markets xx The Dollar Depreciates in International Markets xxi Country Risk Stood at 108 Basis Points xxii US Treasuries Yield Stood at 4.58 Percent xxii
  • Lima Stock Exchange Indices xxiii TRADE BALANCE FOR MAY 2026 The accumulated trade balance surplus in the last twelve months reached USD 44,431 million as of May 2026. On a monthly basis, a trade surplus of USD 3,473 million was recorded in May, USD 1,518 million higher than in the same month of 2025. Exports in May totaled USD 9,415 million, 38.9 percent higher compared to the same month of 2025, due to a 31.2 percent increase in the average price of foreign sales, as well as a 5.9 percent growth in exported volume. 18 037 27 085 44 431 May.24 Aug.24 Nov.24 Feb.25 May.25 Aug.25 Nov.25 Feb.26 May.26 Trade Balance (Accumulated last 12 months, millions USD) Source: SUNAT and BCRP.

Weekly Information Summary: July 9, 2026 x In May, exports of traditional products totaled USD 7,709 million, representing a 52.2 percent year-on-year increase, associated with the rise in export prices of major metals, especially copper, gold, and lead, the latter favored by the silver content in its shipments. Compared to the same month of 2025, foreign sales of non-traditional products fell 2.3 percent to USD 1,657 million, due to a reduction in the average exported volume, a behavior shared by all sectors except fishing and non-metallic mining. 2025 2026 Var. % 2025 2026 Var. %

  1. Exports 6 780 9 415 38.9 33 798 47 345 40.1 Traditional products 1/ 5 067 7 709 52.2 25 127 38 404 52.8 Non-traditional products 1 696 1 657 -2.3 8 581 8 769 2.2 Others 18 49 176.4 90 172 90.7
  2. Imports 4 825 5 941 23.2 23 288 27 836 19.5 Consumer goods 1 123 1 364 21.5 5 358 6 545 22.2 Inputs 2 253 2 702 19.9 11 067 12 678 14.6 Capital goods 1 439 1 870 29.9 6 764 8 460 25.1 Other goods 10 5 -45.7 99 153 53.6
  3. TRADE BALANCE 1 955 3 473 10 511 19 509 Source: SUNAT and BCRP. 1/ Copper, zinc, and molybdenum exports have been estimated based on exports reported to Minem, in cases of companies that have made shipments but are not yet listed in the export registry. Trade Balance (Millions USD) May January - May 2025 2026 Var. % 2025 2026 Var. %
  4. Traditional products 5 067 7 709 52.2 25 127 38 404 52.8 Fishery 115 64 -44.5 1 098 1 098 0.0 Agricultural 61 66 7.2 209 267 27.6 Mining 1/ 4 588 7 085 54.4 22 304 35 611 59.7 Oil and natural gas 302 494 63.4 1 516 1 429 -5.8
  5. Non-traditional products 1 696 1 657 -2.3 8 581 8 769 2.2 Agricultural and livestock 737 707 -4.0 4 083 4 235 3.7 Fishery 273 232 -14.9 932 1 013 8.7 Textiles 149 139 -6.8 714 671 -6.0 Wood and paper, and their manufactures 24 25 3.3 111 117 6.2 Chemicals 205 213 4.1 1 009 1 074 6.4 Non-metallic minerals 74 88 18.2 397 397 -0.1 Iron and steel-metallurgical and jewelry 176 190 8.2 949 947 -0.2 Metal-mechanical 50 55 11.2 337 274 -18.7 Others 2/ 9 8 -15.5 49 40 -19.2
  6. Others 3/ 18 49 176.4 90 172 90.7
  7. TOTAL EXPORTS 6 780 9 415 38.9 33 798 47 345 40.1 2/ Includes hides and leathers and handicrafts, mainly. 3/ Includes the sale of fuels and food to foreign vessels. Source: SUNAT and BCRP. Exports by product group (Millions USD) May January - May 1/ Copper, zinc, molybdenum, and iron exports reported by SUNAT have been supplemented with reports from MINEM and some firms for those companies that, having made shipments, have not yet regularized them with SUNAT.

Weekly Information Summary: July 9, 2026 xi Imports rose by 23.2 percent to USD 5,941 million in May, mainly reflecting higher purchases of capital goods, oil and derivatives, and durable consumer goods. In May, terms of trade registered an annual increase of 14.3 percent compared to the same month of 2025, driven by a 31.2 percent increase in export prices. FORMAL EMPLOYMENT FOR MAY 2026 In May 2026, total formal employment nationwide increased by 4.2 percent year-on-year, adding 251 thousand jobs compared to May 2025. 2025 2026 Var. % 2025 2026 Var. % TOTAL IMPORTS 4 825 5 941 23.2 23 288 27 836 19.5

  1. CONSUMER GOODS 1 123 1 364 21.5 5 358 6 545 22.2 Non-durable 656 701 6.7 3 136 3 365 7.3 Main foodstuffs 45 48 6.3 274 247 -9.8 Rest 611 652 6.8 2 862 3 118 9.0 Durable 466 664 42.3 2 222 3 180 43.1
  2. INPUTS 2 253 2 702 19.9 11 067 12 678 14.6 Fuels, lubricants, and related products 587 921 57.0 3 300 4 394 33.1 Raw materials for agriculture 157 195 24.7 802 885 10.3 Raw materials for industry 1 509 1 585 5.0 6 964 7 399 6.3
  3. CAPITAL GOODS 1 439 1 870 29.9 6 764 8 460 25.1 Construction materials 131 161 23.0 563 757 34.4 For agriculture 25 25 -0.8 98 112 14.2 For industry 852 1 108 30.0 4 318 5 154 19.4 Transport equipment 431 576 33.6 1 785 2 438 36.6
  4. OTHER GOODS 10 5 -45.7 99 153 53.6 Source: ZofraTacna, MEF and SUNAT. Imports by economic use or destination (Millions USD) May January - May 182.7 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180 200 220 May.98 Nov.01 May.05 Nov.08 May.12 Nov.15 May.19 Nov.22 May.26 Terms of Trade 1998-2026 (2007=100) Source: BCRP. Feb.26 1.7 37.5 Mar.26 -2.4 32.4 Apr.26 -5.4 22.0 May.26 -2.7 14.3 Month Var. % month Var. % annual

Weekly Information Summary: July 9, 2026 xii Formal jobs in the private sector increased by 5.4 percent compared to May of the previous year. The services, trade, and agricultural sectors added the largest number of formal jobs in the month, 98, 51, and 38 thousand, respectively. 4.0 4.8 4.6 5.2 4.6 3.5 3.8 4.2 4.2 4.4 4.7 4.0 4.2 May.25 Jun.25 Jul.25 Aug.25 Sep.25 Oct.25 Nov.25 Dec.25 Jan.26 Feb.26 Mar.26 Apr.26 May.26 Total formal jobs Electronic payroll (Var. % 12 months) 5.2 6.4 6.1 6.9 5.9 4.2 4.6 5.2 5.0 5.7 5.7 4.9 5.4 May.25 Jun.25 Jul.25 Aug.25 Sep.25 Oct.25 Nov.25 Dec.25 Jan.26 Feb.26 Mar.26 Apr.26 May.26 Formal jobs in the private sector Electronic payroll (Var. % 12 months) 2025 2026 Thousands % Total 4 348 4 584 237 5.4 Of which: Agricultural and livestock 1/ 404 442 38 9.5 Fishing 20 20 -1 -3.6 Mining 132 151 18 13.7 Manufacturing 511 520 9 1.8 Electricity 17 18 0 2.6 Construction 246 263 17 7.1 Trade 756 807 51 6.7 Services 2 261 2 358 98 4.3 1/ Includes processing and preservation of fruits and vegetables. Source: SUNAT. Formal jobs in the private sector (Thousands of jobs) Electronic payroll May

Weekly Information Summary: July 9, 2026 xiii In May, the total real wage bill increased by 2.9 percent compared to May 2025, associated with the increase in jobs. The private sector's real wage bill increased by 2.6 percent year-on-year in May, mainly due to the services and trade sectors. 5.6 6.1 7.0 8.2 9.0 6.8 6.9 6.8 6.2 5.3 9.4 7.1 2.9 May.25 Jun.25 Jul.25 Aug.25 Sep.25 Oct.25 Nov.25 Dec.25 Jan.26 Feb.26 Mar.26 Apr.26 May.26 Total formal wage bill Electronic payroll (Real annual var. %) 5.3 8.6 7.5 10.2 9.9 7.4 6.4 5.7 6.0 4.8 10.6 6.5 2.6 May.25 Jun.25 Jul.25 Aug.25 Sep.25 Oct.25 Nov.25 Dec.25 Jan.26 Feb.26 Mar.26 Apr.26 May.26 Private sector formal wage bill Electronic payroll (Real annual var. %) INTERBANK INTEREST RATE IN SOLES From July 2 to 8, 2026, the average interbank interest rate in soles was 4.25 percent annually. There was no trading in the interbank dollar market throughout the period. As of July 8, 2026, the 90-day corporate preferential interest rate – charged to lower-risk companies – in soles was 4.69 percent annually, and in dollars, 3.68 percent annually.

Weekly Information Summary: July 9, 2026 xiv As of the same date, the corporate preferential interest rate for 180-day loans in soles was 4.81 percent annually, and this rate in dollars was 3.93 percent annually. As of July 8, the corporate preferential interest rate for 360-day loans in soles was 4.94 percent annually, and in dollars was 4.19 percent annually. 4.55 4.65 4.69 May.2026 Jun.2026 8 Jul.2026 90-day corporate preferential interest rate in soles (%) 4.72 4.77 4.81 May.2026 Jun.2026 8 Jul.2026 180-day corporate preferential interest rate in soles (%) 4.83 4.90 4.94 May.2026 Jun.2026 8 Jul.2026 360-day corporate preferential interest rate in soles (%) BCRP OPERATIONS The monetary operations of the Central Reserve Bank (BCRP) from July 1 to 7, 2026, were as follows:

  • Liquidity injection operations:
  • Securities repos corresponded to 1-day operations for S/ 3,000 million (July 1), 1-day for S/ 2,100 million (July 2), 1-day for S/ 2,100 million (July 3), and 3-month for S/ 600 million

Weekly Information Summary: July 9, 2026 xv (July 2). As of July 7, the balance was S/ 5,100 million, with an average interest rate of 4.57 percent.

  • Public Treasury Deposit Auctions: As of July 7, the balance was S/ 6,742 million, with an average interest rate of 4.55 percent.
  • Liquidity sterilization operations:
  • BCRP CDs: As of July 7, the balance was S/ 38,241 million, with an average interest rate of 4.05 percent.
  • Overnight deposits: As of July 7, the balance of this instrument was S/ 219 million, with an average interest rate of 2.25 percent.
  • Time deposits: As of July 7, the balance of time deposits was S/ 3,400 million, with an average interest rate of 4.16 percent. In foreign exchange operations from July 1 to 7, 2026, the BCRP placed BCRP CDs payable in dollars for an equivalent of USD 58 million. No foreign exchange sell swaps were placed, and USD 84 million matured, which includes the early maturity of USD 22 million of said instrument. Additionally, USD 206 million in foreign exchange buy swaps were placed. i. BCRP CDs payable in dollars: As of July 7, the balance of this instrument was S/ 5,632 million (USD 1,643 million), with an average interest rate of 4.13 percent. ii. Foreign exchange sell swaps: The balance of this instrument as of July 7 was S/ 3,698 million (USD 1,065 million), with an average interest rate of 2.81 percent. iii. Foreign exchange buy swaps: The balance of this instrument as of July 7 was S/ 5,620 million (USD 1,656 million), with an average interest rate of 2.58 percent. As of July 7, 2026, primary issuance increased by S/ 7,463 million compared to June 30, 2026, and increased by S/ 11,906 million compared to the end of 2025. In the last week, as of July 7, BCRP injection operations included the net maturity of Time Deposits and Overnight Window (S/ 6,101 million) and the net placement of Securities Repo (S/ 20 million). These operations were partially offset by the net placement of BCRP CDs (S/ 465 million) and the maturity of Public Treasury Deposit Auctions (S/ 100 million). So far in 2026, BCRP liquidity injection operations included the net maturity of Time Deposits and Overnight Window (S/ 9,906 million) and the net placement of Public Treasury Deposit Auctions (S/ 1

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