La inflación retomaría la senda alcista en enero y marcaría un cambio de rumbo, acelerada por la indexación

El costo de vida en Colombia es un indicador que aún genera preocupaciones. Foto: Imagen generada con inteligencia artificial.

La inflación retomaría la senda alcista en enero y marcaría un cambio de rumbo, acelerada por la indexación

TL;DR

  • Colombia's annual inflation is forecast to start 2026 at 5.31%, an acceleration from the end of 2025.
  • Key drivers include persistent inflation in services (projected at 6.57% annually) and regulated prices (1.34% monthly).
  • Indexation and the significant increase in the 2026 minimum wage are identified as major pressures.
  • Core inflation, excluding food, is expected to remain above 5% annually.
  • The Banco de la República's minutes indicate rising inflation expectations and a need for continued restrictive monetary policy.
  • Disagreements exist within the central bank regarding the impact of the minimum wage increase and the primary causes of inflation.