Colombia faces the risk of a dangerous combination: low growth and high inflation

FinanceColombiaRevista SemanaNov 6, 2026, 11:55 PMAI summary

Dane will publish October inflation data on Monday, November 9, which is expected to rise. Bancolombia forecasts 0.25% monthly and 6.36% annual, the highest level since July 2024; Anif estimates around 6.3% and BTG Pactual 0.38% monthly and 6.34% annual. The country would complete seven years without meeting the Banco de la República's 3% target. The figure will influence 2027 prices and the minimum wage negotiation.

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Bancolombia estimates 0.25% monthly in October and 6.36% annual, the highest level since July 2024
Anif expects around 6.3% annual and BTG Pactual 6.34%, with 6.9% by year-end
Colombia would complete seven years outside the Banco de la República's 3% inflation target

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Colombia faces the risk of a dangerous combination: low growth and high inflation

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