Peru’s GDP shows 10.02 percent growth in January

Peru’s economy maintained its strong growth rate in January climbing 10.02 percent compared to the same month in 2010, the national statistics and information bureau, INEI, reported. The fishing industry saw the biggest growth in the month and expanded 26.5 percent thanks to a 29.5 percent jump in maritime fishing. Inland fishing fell 2.48 percent, [...]

INEI: Peru’s economy up 3.63 percent in January

Peru’s economy grew by 3.63 percent in January compared to the same month in 2009, the National Statistics and Information Institute, or INEI, said in a statement. The increase in Peru’s gross domestic product was led by the country’s construction sector, which expanded by 10.17 percent. Construction’s growth in January was due to a strong [...]