Colombia
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
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
Colombia central bank transfers $1.6 billion to government
Country escapes trend of central bank losses
Colombia’s Villar says tight policy necessary for future growth
Governor says inflation more stubborn than in neighbours, but will fall soon
Colombia says tightening cycle may be nearing end
Central bank board splits 5–2 on 75bp rate hike
Colombia finance minister says no more rate hikes needed
Ocampo says December inflation figure of 13.1% was the peak level
Latin American rates: Colombia adopts highest rate since 2001
Argentina holds steady again, while Nicaragua raises rates
Colombian president appoints central bank board member
Court annulled appointment of Alberto Carrasquilla for violating gender quota law
Colombian court annuls Carrasquilla appointment
Law required president to name a woman to vacancy to central bank board, say judges
Colombian central bank increases rates to 11%
Food inflation and demand are stronger than in other Latin American countries, governor says
Colombian president criticises central bank’s rate increases
Finance minister argues tighter policy could bring recession without reducing inflation
Colombia orders ninth consecutive rate increase
Inflation rises above central bank projections as finance minister expresses frustration
Colombian study estimates policy impact on capital flows
Meta-analysis using web scraping finds central banks have more control over some flows than others
Rates round-up: Latin American central banks battle persistent inflation
Colombian, Dominican and Nicaraguan central banks hike rates as inflation stays high
Colombia announces largest-ever rate increase
Central bank orders 150bp rise, while president-elect announces next finance minister