As shown in Graph 1, in the period following the pandemic, the price index for raw materials used in Colombia’s processed food production sector…
BanRep Blog
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Wednesday the 26th of August, 2026
In each publication you will find easy-to-read articles related to the Colombian and global economy, and to the management of Banco de la República (the Central Bank of Colombia).
BanRep Blog: Balancing Inflation and Growth through the Implementation of Monetary Policy by Banco de la República
Banco de la República is working to bring inflation back to the 3%…
BanRep Blog: Demographic Change and Unemployment Rate
The performance of a key variable as the unemployment rate (UR) over time reflects long-term trends and cyclical factors as well as specific…
BanRep Blog: Service Exports: A Window of Opportunity
The Balance of payments of Colombia for 2024 and 2025 shows that between these two years, the current account deficit as a share of GDP (Gross…
BanRep Blog: Colombian Inflation in the Global Context
After a prolonged period of price stability, global inflation rose in 2021 and 2022 to unexpectedly high levels, reaching an average of 8.7% in…
BanRep Blog: The Changing Relationship Between the Benchmark Policy Rate and Mortgage Rates in Recent Times
In recent discussions about Colombia’s macroeconomic environment, the weakening relationship between Banco de la República’s…
