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Banco de la República codirector César Giraldo said raising interest rates is no longer effective against current inflation, which is driven by external factors like oil and weather.

May 07, 2026 由 AI 报道

Technical manager Hernando Vargas presented the Banco de la República's Monetary Policy Report, highlighting the interest rate hike and lower-than-expected GDP growth.

President Gustavo Petro blamed the Banco de la República's high interest rates for the housing sector's contraction, which has seen 10 consecutive quarters of decline. The leader stated that these positive and growing real rates have prevented users from affording payments. Analysts, however, emphasize the drop in social interest housing as the main factor.

February 21, 2026 由 AI 报道

President-elect Donald Trump's nomination of Kevin Warsh as Federal Reserve Chair has led to a dip in bitcoin's price, as markets view him as potentially hawkish on monetary policy. Despite Warsh's past praise for bitcoin, analysts warn of short-term volatility if he tightens policy. Experts see long-term benefits for the cryptocurrency under his leadership.

The Bank of Mexico paused its rate-cutting cycle and kept the reference rate at 7.0 percent in its first monetary policy meeting of the year. It also revised its inflation expectations, delaying convergence to the 3.0 percent target until the second quarter of 2027. Analysts note a cautious stance amid fiscal impacts and upside risks.

February 06, 2026 由 AI 报道

Colombia's National Administrative Department of Statistics (Dane) reported that annual inflation for January 2026 stood at 5.35%, up 13 basis points from January 2025. Driven by lodging services, restaurants, and food, the figure slightly exceeded market expectations. This data will guide the Central Bank's monetary policy decisions.