Economy
S&P Keeps Panama at BBB-, Outlook Stable
S&P Global Ratings has maintained Panama’s sovereign credit rating at BBB-, preserving the country’s investment-grade status with the agency while leaving it at the lowest
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Economy
Panama's economy, business, banking, investment, trade, tourism and major commercial developments.
Economy
Economy
Survey Finds 47% of Panama Households Cut Meals
Nearly half of households surveyed in Panama reported eating fewer than three times a day during the preceding month because they lacked money for food, according to a new national
Economy
Panama’s Economy Grew 6.4% in Second Quarter
Panama’s economy grew 6.4% in the second quarter of 2026 compared with the same period a year earlier, according to new figures from the National Institute of Statistics
Economy
Panama’s Cruise Passenger Traffic Rises 21.6% in First Half of 2026
Panama’s principal cruise ports received 243,075 passengers during the first half of 2026, an increase of 21.6% from the same period last year. The total represents 43,
Economy
Panama Formalizes $500 Million CAF Loan for Farms and Small Businesses
Panama’s state-owned Banco Nacional has formalized a financing agreement of up to $500 million with CAF, creating a major new source of credit for agriculture and small businesses.
Economy
Panama Curbs Bank Fees and Rewrites Extra-Payment Rules
Panama’s banking regulator adopted Agreement 7-2026 on August 25, with the changes due to take effect on January 4, 2027. Banks will no longer be permitted to charge