Banco de la República
Festival of Economies for Life begins in Bogotá
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The Festival of Economies for Life began on Saturday at the Palacio de San Carlos in Bogotá, organized by the Ministry of Education and the Progressive International. The event, running until May 4, brings together officials and economists to discuss a progressive economic model focused on industry, agriculture, and energy transition. Panels address institutional blockages and income distribution.
An ANIF survey published on July 24, 2026, indicates that the Banco de la República board would raise the intervention rate to 12.50% at its July meeting.
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In its latest monthly update, Colombia's Banco de la República reported accumulated profits of $2.55 trillion through March 2026—a 43% drop from $4.43 trillion in March 2025. This continues a downward trend following February's 8.49% decline to $2.67 trillion (part of our ongoing Banco de la República Profits Reports series). Assets, equity, and reserves also fell.
Banco de la República posted profits of $2.67 trillion for February 2026, a drop of 8.49% from the same period in 2025. Total income reached $3.10 trillion, down 9.12%. The decline stems mainly from weaker performance in international reserves.
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Colombia's Public Credit Directorate awarded one-year TES bonds at a cut-off rate of 13.494% in the March 24 auction, setting a new historical high. With 5.29% inflation, this yields a real rate near 8.2%. The outcome signals heightened fiscal risk perception among investors.
The Banco de la República decided to keep the interest rate at 9.25% for October 2025, citing inflation rising for the third consecutive month. President Gustavo Petro reacted by stating that rates will only fall with the next board appointment. Manager Leonardo Villar clarified that the next appointment is scheduled for February 2029.
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Analysts agree that the Banco de la República's Board will keep the interest rate at 9.25% in its October 31, 2025 meeting. This stems from persistent inflation and fiscal risks, despite the recent US Federal Reserve rate cut. Annual inflation hit 5.18% in September, above the 3% target.