| Buying | Selling | |
|---|---|---|
United States Dollar | 6.7326 | 6.7840 |
Canadian Dollar | 4.7557 | 5.1175 |
Pound Sterling | 8.9395 | 9.8811 |
Euro | 7.9024 | 8.3997 |
Headline | 0.3 |
Core | 0.2 |
Food | 0.8 |
Discount Rate | 5.50 |
Prime Lending Rate (Median) | 7.50 |
Prime Lending Rate (Average) | 7.57 |
Overnight Interbank Rate | 0.50 |
The Central Bank of Trinidad and Tobago notes the comments in the Cover Story dated July 5, 2026 in the Sunday Business Supplement and confirms that the statements made by the Governor in relation to the reallocation of gas to the downstream companies were informed by specific feedback received from the National Gas Company (NGC) regarding the use of the gas that is no longer being sold to Methanex.
The Central Bank of Trinidad and Tobago cordially invites submissions of research papers for presentation at its annual Research Review Seminar on “Operating in a Fractured World: Economic Resilience, Innovation and Sustainability.” This Seminar will take place on September 10, 2026.
Global growth in 2026 is set to moderate due primarily to the Middle East War, which has disrupted energy exports and traffic through the Strait of Hormuz. The resulting spike in commodity prices—including oil, refined products, and fertilisers—and increases in maritime costs have weakened growth prospects and raised inflation globally.
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