Por qué el Banco de la República proyecta un menor crecimiento y una mayor inflación para 2026

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Por qué el Banco de la República proyecta un menor crecimiento y una mayor inflación para 2026

TL;DR

  • Inflation is projected to rise to 6.3% in 2026 and decrease to 3.7% by December 2027.
  • Core inflation rose to 5% at the end of 2025.
  • Factors contributing to high inflation in 2025 included strong domestic demand, price adjustments, increased labor costs, and rising food and natural gas prices.
  • Economic growth for 2026 is projected at 2.6%, a slight decrease from the previous forecast.
  • Economic activity is expected to decelerate further in 2027 due to monetary policy adjustments.
  • The projections carry a high degree of uncertainty due to international political and trade tensions and domestic fiscal risks.