Central Bank of Colombia (Banrep)
Colombia cuts rates by 50 basis points to 12.25%
Two board members back higher rate cuts amid positive economic outlook
Colombian central bank begins cutting rates
Board splits over decision, as inflation remains above 10% while economy slows
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A turning point for reserve managers?
After many central banks’ reserves declined in 2022, how should managers evaluate their fixed income investment policies in an uncertain period following years of unprecedented shocks?
Fixed income in reserves
Central Banking speaks to four officials about their fixed income investments and how monetary policy and inflation interact with reserve management.
Colombia continues to hold as inflation inches down
The board was divided once more in a 5–2 vote
Colombia’s Acosta says early cuts ‘a big risk’
Statement to Bloomberg contradicts wishes of president and much of business community
EME officials predict volatility from ‘higher for longer’ rates
Fed’s policy set to worsen environment, say officials from Peru, Colombia and South Africa
Colombian and Caribbean central banks hold rates
Colombian board ignores government’s call for cut, while Jamaica and Dominican Republic also hold
Colombian policy-makers clash over rates
Finance minister wants “very small” rate cut, but central bank board member disagrees
Colombian research offers advice on modelling Covid-19 shock
Pandemic is challenging to model due to its transitory impact, authors say
Colombian government and private sector issue joint call for cuts
Finance minister talks of “economic deceleration”, but inflation is still in double digits
Economic impact of CBDC likely ‘negligible’ – Colombian paper
Economists at Central Bank of Colombia consider design choices and how they may affect the economy
Colombian central bank holds rates for second meeting
Board stresses inflation remains higher than in advanced economies and Latin American neighbours
Rates round-up: Colombian central bank holds at 13.25%
Dominican Republic cuts rates, while other central banks in the region stay on hold
People: April to June 2023
A round-up of central bankers in the news and on the move during the past three months
Governors weigh trade-offs between inflation and financial stability
Officials stress central bank independence is key to addressing these risks
Colombia hikes rates in split decision
Meeting was last for finance minister Ocampo, who lost job in reshuffle
What economists learned from Covid-19
A rush of work on ‘epi-macro’ yielded breakthroughs and then faded. Will there be lasting benefits?
Rates round-up: Mexico and Colombia slow tightening
Guatemala also tightens with 25bp hike; Chile and Dominican Republic continue pauses
People: January to March 2023
A round-up of central bankers in the news and on the move during the past three months