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Banco de la República board announcing 100 basis point interest rate hike to 10.25% due to inflation from minimum wage increase, with concerned Finance Minister.

Banco de la República hikes interest rate to 10.25% amid inflation surge and minimum wage controversy

January 30, 2026 由 AI 报道 AI 生成的图像

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.

Sarb holds repo rate at 6.75% amid Iran war risks

The South African Reserve Bank kept its repo rate unchanged at 6.75% on Thursday, citing the ongoing Iran war and rising oil prices. Governor Lesetja Kganyago said inflation remains on target but could accelerate if the conflict persists. The bank warned of potential rate hikes later this year.

Superfinanciera raises usury rate to 25.52% in March

February 27, 2026 由 AI 报道

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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Central bank keeps interest rates at 9.25%

The Board of Directors of the Banco de la República voted by majority to keep the policy interest rate at 9.25% in its final meeting of the year, amid ongoing inflationary pressures above 5%. Two members, including Finance Minister Germán Ávila, favored a 50 basis point cut. Inflation eased slightly to 5.3% in November, but future expectations rose.

Bitcoin rallies to $88,000 after Bank of Japan rate hike

December 19, 2025 由 AI 报道

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.

日本制造商信心指数达四年高点，强化BOJ加息前景

日本银行季度短观调查显示，大型制造商商业信心指数12月升至15，从9月的14上升，标志着自2021年12月以来四年高点。这一改善强化了市场对央行加息的预期。非制造商指数持稳于34。

Bitcoin Dips Below $90,000 as Post-Fed Rate Cut Volatility Continues

December 11, 2025 由 AI 报道

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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