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.
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.