Venezuela · Economy

Key Facts

—The number: The Central Bank of Venezuela reported monthly inflation of 6.3% in May, which it called the lowest in 19 months.

—The trend: The figure marks a return to single digits after a January peak the BCV put at 32.6%, and the bank says it confirms a deceleration.

—The caveat: Annualised inflation still stood at 524.49% and the year-to-date figure at 101.97%, both reported by the BCV.