• TRM (USD/COP)COP 3,182.99 +0.51% +COP 16.08Colombia's official exchange rate (Financial Superintendence), valid Oct 31 to Nov 3
  • EuroCOP 3,558.28 +0.57% +COP 20.19Reference: TRM crossed with the European Central Bank rate of Nov 3; not the market quote
  • Mexican pesoCOP 171.15 +2.19% +COP 3.66Reference: TRM crossed with the European Central Bank rate of Nov 3; not the market quote

Fiscal Adjustment Bill should not raise year-end consumption costs, sector analysis says

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The Fiscal Adjustment Bill, which includes a tax reform and is expected to take effect in 2027, does not justify hotels, bars and restaurants raising prices during the year-end season, according to the text. Household consumption accounts for about 74% of GDP. Banco de la República kept its policy rate at 12.25% after its October meeting, and the Financial Superintendency certified the usury rate for consumer credit at 28.34% for November.

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  • The Fiscal Adjustment Bill is expected to take effect in 2027, so there would be no legal grounds to anticipate year-end price increases.
  • Household consumption accounts for about 74% of GDP and is the main driver of domestic demand.
  • Banco de la República kept its monetary policy interest rate at 12.25% after its October meeting.
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