DOMINICAN REPUBLIC
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Magdalena Lizardo
Former Adviser, Ministry of Economy, Planning and DevelopmentDatabanks
Recent Country Insights
Dominican government reiterates readiness to face the impact of the war with Iran, while warning that sacrifices will be necessary
DOMINICAN REPUBLIC · In Brief · 23 Mar 2026 · 1 response
Yesterday, President Luis Abinader addressed the nation to reiterate the main points discussed at the Council of Government meeting on March 19. He noted that the war with Iran represents a significant external shock for the Dominican economy, given that the country is a net importer of energy. I...
Balancing growth, inflation and external risks, amid geopolitical uncertainty
DOMINICAN REPUBLIC · Report · 23 Mar 2026
Macroeconomic indicators as of February suggest that the Dominican economy is gradually recovering from its weak 2025 performance, when growth fell to one of its lowest levels of the past three decades. Economic activity expanded by 3.5% y/y in January 2026, while inflation eased to 4.67% y/y ...
The Central Bank keeps the monetary policy rate unchanged in March 2026
DOMINICAN REPUBLIC · In Brief · 25 Feb 2026
The monetary policy rate will remain at 5.25% per year, according to the Central Bank's decision adopted today. The rate on the permanent liquidity expansion facility (1-day repos) remains at 5.75% per year, while the rate on remunerated deposits (overnight) continues at 4.50% per year. The Centr...
Signs of slowing economic activity and rising inflationary pressures persist
DOMINICAN REPUBLIC · Report · 23 Feb 2026 · 1 response
The economic policy environment is particularly challenging, given 2025’s 2.1% growth rate, and December and January y/y inflation at close to the upper limit of the 3%-5% target range. This situation leads to a monetary policy stance that seeks to avoid generating inflationary pressures, while a...
Dominican government issues sovereign bonds for USD 2.75 billion
DOMINICAN REPUBLIC · In Brief · 11 Feb 2026
As part of the financing strategy for the 2026 public budget, the Dominican Government issued sovereign bonds totalling USD 2.75 billion. According to the Ministry of Finance and Economy, the placement was structured in two tranches: USD 1.25 billion with an 8-year maturity at a 5.75% yield, and ...
Central Bank keeps the policy interest rate unchanged
DOMINICAN REPUBLIC · In Brief · 30 Jan 2026
In February 2026, the policy interest rate will remain unchanged at 5.25% per year, following the Central Bank's decision yesterday. Likewise, the rate on the standing liquidity expansion facility (one-day repos) remains at 5.75% per year, while the overnight deposit facility rate continues at 4....
Cabinet changes, and expectations of greater dynamism this year
DOMINICAN REPUBLIC · Report · 26 Jan 2026
Economic performance in 2025 was weak. But the combination of government agenda prioritization efforts and signs of stronger growth toward yearend has fostered official optimism about economic activity for 2026. GDP growth for 2025 is estimated at 2.2%, less than half the 5% rate recorded in 2...
Sharp economic slowdown; health insurance corruption case poses political test for Abinader government
DOMINICAN REPUBLIC · Report · 23 Dec 2025
The economy is experiencing a marked slowdown in activity, with y/y growth virtually stagnant in October (at 0.2%), and clear signs of labor market cooling. This is unfolding amid rising inflation, primarily explained by supply-side shocks associated with tropical storm Melissa, and concentrated ...
Economic slowdown and tax tensions frame the 2026 budget debate
DOMINICAN REPUBLIC · Report · 18 Nov 2025
Economic conditions in the Dominican Republic softened further in September, with growth slowing across nearly all major sectors. The adverse effects of Hurricane Melissa, including disruptions to agricultural production and temporary business closures, helped drive food prices higher. Headline i...