Dollar holds below COP 3,200, with budget and Fed as key drivers
The dollar in Colombia remains below COP 3,200, according to El Espectador. Local factors include the 2027 General Budget, whose amount stands at COP 634.9 trillion after the first-debate text was applied, and the Banco de la República's rate decision on October 30, with the rate at 12.25%. Abroad, September US inflation (3.7% annual), expectations around the Fed and oil prices weigh in. The currency closed at COP 3,183.80 after touching COP 3,214.
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- The dollar remains below COP 3,200 and closed at COP 3,183.80 after touching COP 3,214 during the session.
- The 2027 budget stands at COP 634.9 trillion: the first-debate text will apply and plenary adjustments are dropped, including COP 3 trillion for health and COP 6.5 trillion for pensions.
- US inflation rose to 3.7% annual in September and the probability of a Fed hike in October jumped from about 22% to around 50%.
IASummary generated by artificial intelligence from a story by El Espectador. It may contain errors: the original source prevails.




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