# Peru | Politics, Uncertainty, and the Economy | BBVA Research

> BBVA Research says Peru has entered another period of severe political instability after a new presidential change. Financial variables stayed stable and the sol appreciated in the days after. Medium-term uncertainty is expected to hurt investment, consumption, credit conditions and growth.

- Date: 2025-10-16 · published 2025-10-16T12:00:00.000Z
- Category: macro · region Peru · magnitude low
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/22697-peru-politics-uncertainty-and-the-economy-bbva-research
- Commodities: [Peruvian Sol (PEN per USD)](https://feedsoft.ai/c/USDPEN.md)

## Why it matters

Medium-term instability could slow Peruvian output and investment, which matters for fishmeal supply. The sol's firmness limits near-term currency-driven cost changes for importers.

## Read by commodity

- USDPEN: bearish ▼

## Sources

- bbvaresearch.com: https://www.bbvaresearch.com/en/publicaciones/peru-politics-uncertainty-and-the-economy/

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