• TRM (USD/COP)COP 3,237.83 +0.30% +COP 9.57Colombia's official exchange rate (Financial Superintendence), valid Nov 7 to Nov 9
  • EuroCOP 3,615.02 +0.30% +COP 10.68Reference: TRM crossed with the European Central Bank rate of Nov 6; not the market quote
  • Mexican pesoCOP 173.11 +0.30% +COP 0.51Reference: TRM crossed with the European Central Bank rate of Nov 6; not the market quote

How to organize savings in Colombia with 6.29% inflation and rates at 12.25%

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With annual inflation at 6.29% in September 2026 and the Banco de la República's policy rate at 12.25% after a 25-basis-point hike on September 30, an expert recommends splitting savings into three groups: daily expenses in liquid products, short- and medium-term goals in CDs while comparing rates and terms, and long-term objectives with diversified strategies. He also suggests avoiding concentration in a single product and distrusting extraordinary returns.

In 40 seconds

  • Annual inflation in Colombia stood at 6.29% in September 2026 and the Banco de la República rate reached 12.25% after a 25-basis-point hike.
  • Expert Juan Lorenzo Santos proposes dividing money into three groups: daily expenses, short- and medium-term goals, and long-term objectives.
  • For basic expenses he suggests products with immediate liquidity; for intermediate goals, CDs comparing rates, terms and withdrawal conditions.
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