Banco de la República cambia de opinión y eleva su perspectiva de inflación para 2026 hasta el 6,3%

TL;DR

The Bank of the Republic has raised its inflation expectations for 2026.
The new forecast projects inflation to end 2026 at 6.3%, up from an initial projection of 4.1%.
This revision signals persistent price pressures in the Colombian economy.
The increase in inflation raises concerns about its impact on vulnerable populations, wage earners, and the dilution of minimum wage increases.
Factors influencing inflation include decisions on prices and wages, as well as external factors like international energy and food markets.
Inflation had previously shown a significant decrease, closing 2025 at 5.1% after exceeding 13% in 2023.
The central bank's traditional target for inflation is around 3% to ensure price stability.

Continuer la lecture de l'article original