Colombia inflation hits 6.24% as US dollar volatility continues

In Colombia, the annual inflation rate reached 6.24% in August 2026, according to DANE. Consequently, the Banco de la República has maintained its monetary policy rate at 12%. The US dollar has experienced significant volatility in the Colombian market; after rising above the $3,300 threshold in late September, the Representative Market Rate (TRM) saw fluctuations, including a reported rate of $3,329.61 on September 25 and a slight decrease to $3,306.86 by September 26.

In Argentina, financial market activity was paused over the weekend of September 26-27, 2026. During the last business day of that week, the official dollar at Banco Nación was quoted at $1,495 for purchase and $1,545 for sale. The informal blue dollar was trading at $1,513.20 for purchase and $1,560 for sale. Financial dollars, including MEP and CCL, also maintained specific closing values following the end of the business week.