Interest Rates
Banco de la República hikes interest rate to 10.25% amid inflation surge and minimum wage controversy
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Colombia's Banco de la República raised its intervention rate by 100 basis points to 10.25%—the highest in over a year—in its first 2026 board meeting, citing persistent inflation above 5% for nearly six months and unanchored expectations from a 23.8% minimum wage hike decreed by President Petro's government. The decision, with a split 4-2-1 vote, drew market surprise and government criticism over economic contraction risks.
Colombia's Superintendencia Financiera reported that the usury rate for March stands at 25.52% effective annual rate, up 0.29 percentage points from February's 25.23%. This increase mirrors market interest rate adjustments. Institutions like Coltefinanciera and Banco Unión have rates closest to the cap.
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Traders are eyeing macroeconomic indicators to determine Bitcoin's upcoming price direction after a recent 28% slide. The cryptocurrency has been trading in a narrow range between $65,000 and $74,400 amid low liquidity and a lack of clear market narrative. Experts highlight interest rates, Treasury financing, and institutional demand as key drivers.
Bitcoin's price climbed to $88,000 following the Bank of Japan's interest rate increase to its highest level in 30 years. Despite expectations of a risk-off move, the hike did not trigger a flight to the yen, with futures traders instead piling into leveraged long positions. Ether outperformed bitcoin amid broader altcoin weakness.
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Seoul shares closed higher Friday as investors regained confidence in the artificial intelligence sector, boosted by slower-than-expected U.S. inflation data. The local currency also strengthened slightly against the dollar.
Following yesterday's wild swings after the Federal Reserve's rate cut, Bitcoin fell below $90,000 for the first time in two days amid demand concerns for risky assets. Stocks rallied in contrast on Thursday.
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Bitcoin prices swung wildly on December 10, 2025, spiking above $94,000 before retreating to around $92,000 following the Federal Reserve's 25 basis-point rate cut. Chair Jerome Powell highlighted risks in the labor market while cautioning on inflation, contributing to market uncertainty. The broader crypto market added $150 billion in value amid institutional adoption news and short liquidations.
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