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April 16, 2025
On the back of both internal & external shocks, the CBRT hiked the ON lending rate to 46% and squeezed TL liquidity in March. With the tightening steps, credit growth decelerated and the increased funding costs are expected to weigh on the 2025 profitability of the sector.
April 4, 2025
The Banco de la República kept its interest rate unchanged in March, in a context of mixed variables surrounding the decision. In the end, the Bank prioritized economic stability, offering a significant demonstration of independence and technical expertise.
March 31, 2025
The Board of the Banco de la República kept the policy rate unchanged at 9.5% in a split decision (4 to 3). The decision was based on inflationary and fiscal risks, as well as external uncertainty.
March 29, 2025
Despite the economic slowdown, credit granted by commercial banks to the private sector grew 14.4% YoY in nominal terms. The balance of traditional bank deposits also grew at a nominal rate of 10.2% YoY. In both cases, businesses were the main driver behind this growth.
March 27, 2025
In a context of an economic slowdown, currency depreciation, and high interest rates, the financial system was characterized in 2024 by maintaining robust domestic financing sources, channeled primarily to the public sector and households through bank loans.
March 20, 2025
Credit growth accelerated throughout February beyond the growth caps. Therefore, the monthly growth limit has been reduced further for FC lending at the start of March. The CBRT aims not to allow demand conditions to contain the disinflation process, signaling new macro-prudential measures if necessary.
March 14, 2025
Colombia’s GDP will grow 2.5% in 2025 and 2.9% in 2026, driven by consumption and investment. Inflation will continue to decline but remain rigid in housing and energy. The external deficit will widen as domestic demand rises, while the central bank balances economic recovery with inflationary prudence.
March 13, 2025
Colombia’s economy will grow 2.5% in 2025 and 2.9% in 2026, driven by consumption and investment. Inflation will continue declining, though housing and energy costs will remain rigid. Monetary policy will gradually lower rates, while the external deficit will widen due to rising imports and lower remittance inflows.
March 9, 2025
Monthly inflation in February was 1.14%, while annual inflation stood at 5.28%. This result exceeded market analysts' expectations, as the Banco de la República survey had anticipated a monthly variation of 0.98%.
February 13, 2025
Spanish banks are rapidly translating the reduction in official interest rates to new lending operations' interest rates, which benefits borrowers. In the case of deposits, the transmission is slightly slower than in the hiking cycle, which benefits depositors.
