# The dollar starts the week at S/3.46 as Peru inflation reaches 5.25%

> Peru's annual inflation rose to 5.25% in October, above the 4.6% market forecast and up from 4.55% in September. The dollar opened at S/3.460, below the prior close of S/3.470. Analysts said the data reduces the central bank's room for further rate cuts.

- Date: 2026-11-02 · published 2026-11-02T21:13:40.546Z
- Category: macro · region Peru · magnitude low
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/75965-the-dollar-starts-the-week-at-s-3-46-as-peru-inflation-reaches-5-25
- Commodities: [Peruvian Sol (PEN per USD)](https://feedsoft.ai/c/USDPEN.md)

## Why it matters

Higher inflation that limits rate cuts can support the sol and raise domestic costs for feed producers. The effect on international grain and oilseed prices is minimal.

## Read by commodity

- USDPEN: neutral

## Sources

- elcomercio.pe: https://elcomercio.pe/economia/peru/el-dolar-inicia-la-semana-en-s346-mientras-inflacion-en-peru-alcanza-el-525-l-cotizacion-del-dolar-l-tipo-de-cambio-l-ultimas-noticia/
- piuraempresarial.com: https://piuraempresarial.com/2026/11/02/el-dolar-inicia-la-semana-en-s-346-mientras-inflacion-en-peru-alcanza-el-525/

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