Zentralbank hebt Leitzins angesichts steigender Inflation um 200 Basispunkte an

7. Mai 2026

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Technischer Leiter Hernando Vargas stellte den geldpolitischen Bericht der Banco de la República vor und hob die Zinsanhebung sowie das schwächer als erwartet ausgefallene BIP-Wachstum hervor.

Hernando Vargas, technischer Leiter der Banco de la República, erklärte, dass die Gesamtinflation im ersten Quartal 2026 5,6 % erreichte, ein Anstieg um 0,5 Prozentpunkte seit Dezember. Die Kerninflation lag bei 5,8 %, nachdem sie um 0,8 Punkte gestiegen war.

Der Vorstand hob den Leitzins zwischen Januar und März um 200 Basispunkte an, um einen disinflationären Kurs wiederherzustellen. Vargas erklärte: „Es ist offensichtlich, dass eine Zinserhöhung die Inflation senkt und nicht umgekehrt“.

Das BIP wuchs im ersten Quartal um 2,1 % und blieb damit hinter der Prognose von 3,2 % zurück. Die Notenbank prognostiziert nun ein Wachstum von 2,4 % für 2026 und 2,1 % für 2027, während die Inflation Ende 2026 bei 6,4 % liegen und bis Dezember 2027 auf 3,7 % sinken soll.

Banco de la República unanimously holds interest rate at 11.25%, defying hike expectations amid government tensions

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In its May 1, 2026 board meeting, Banco de la República unanimously kept the benchmark interest rate at 11.25%, surprising analysts expecting a hike to combat accelerating inflation. Finance Minister Germán Ávila participated fully, citing constructive dialogue, while board members justified the decision to maintain stability amid political pressures.

Colombia's central bank raises rate to 11.25% in second 2026 hike amid government walkout

Following its January hike to 10.25%, Colombia's Banco de la República raised its intervention rate by another 100 basis points to 11.25% in a tight 4-3 vote during its second meeting of the year. Finance Minister Germán Ávila walked out of the board meeting and announced the government's withdrawal from the central bank over disagreements. President Gustavo Petro backed the move and criticized the monetary policy.

Analysts project year-end inflation at 6.32% and rates at 12.25%

20. April 2026 Von KI berichtet

The Banco de la República released its Monthly Survey of Economists' Expectations, forecasting year-end inflation at 6.32% and interest rates at 12.25%. These projections mark an upward revision from March. Experts anticipate a gradual moderation in subsequent years.

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Milei cuts rates despite inflation alarms

Argentina's central bank cut short-term reference rates to 20% this month, below inflation levels, to capitalize on dollar inflows and rebuild hard currency reserves. President Javier Milei's government aims to boost economic growth amid slowdown signals. Analysts note concerns over peso stability impacts.

Strong expectations for 1-2% cut in Egypt's interest rates

11. Februar 2026 Von KI berichtet

Egypt's Central Bank Monetary Policy Committee is expected to cut interest rates by 1-2% at its first 2026 meeting on Thursday. This comes amid core inflation easing to 11.2% in January. Experts support the move to boost economic growth while maintaining stability.

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