Bogotá Projects an Average Rate of 4.2% Annual Economic Growth by 2035
Bogotá's economy is set for a period of sustained growth over the next decade. The city's Finance Department recently unveiled...
November 13, 2024Section
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Consumer Confidence in Colombia Rises Amidst Economic Shifts
Recent data from Fedesarrollo's Consumer Opinion Survey reveals a notable upturn in consumer confidence. The Consumer Confidence Index (CCI) reached...
November 13, 2024
Colombia Set to Join BRICS Bank in Strategic Asian Market Move
Colombia plans to submit its formal entry letter to the BRICS Bank by mid-November 2024. Finance Minister Ricardo Bonilla announced...
November 11, 2024
Ecopetrol’s Governance Under Scrutiny: Fitch Ratings Raises Concerns
Fitch Ratings has reaffirmed Ecopetrol's long-term national ratings at 'AAA(col)' with a stable outlook. The rating agency also maintained the...
November 7, 2024
Colombian Peso Leads Emerging Currency Decline Against Dollar
The Colombian peso has emerged as the weakest performer among emerging market currencies over the past month. Coverage and analysis...
November 6, 2024
Colombia’s 50-Year Reign as Top U.S. Aid Recipient in Americas
Colombia has emerged as the largest beneficiary of US economic assistance in the Western Hemisphere over the past 50 years....
November 5, 2024
Economic Outlook 2025: Colombia’s Key Indicators Set for Modest Improvement
As 2024 draws to a close, businesses and analysts turn their attention to the economic landscape of 2025. Seven key...
November 1, 2024
Colombia’s Unemployment Rate Drops to 9.1% in September
Colombia's labor market displayed signs of resilience in September 2024 with the unemployment rate dropping to 9.1%. Analysis from The...
October 31, 2024
Colombia Cuts Interest Rate to 9.75% in Split Decision
Colombia's central bank decided to lower its benchmark interest rate on Thursday. The rate dropped from 10.25% to 9.75%. Analysis...
October 31, 2024