FX.co ★ Dominican Republic Holds Interest Rate at 5.75% in June

In June 2025, the Central Bank of the Dominican Republic maintained its benchmark interest rate at 5.75%. This follows a series of reductions totaling 125 basis points since the middle of 2024. The decision to hold the rate steady reflects the increasing global uncertainty driven by geopolitical tensions and fluctuating oil prices, alongside consistently high US interest rates tied to inflationary risks associated with tariffs. On the domestic front, recent liquidity measures are anticipated to bolster private sector lending as the effects of monetary policy start to take effect. Inflation remains within the targeted range of 4.0% ± 1.0%, with headline inflation recorded at 3.84% and core inflation at 4.22% in May. The central bank anticipates that both metrics will remain within this range through 2026.