Colombia economy 2025‑2026: growth, inflation, retail

Timeline

1. about 11 hours ago

   [BUSINESS] 4 sources

   Colombia's central bank holds rates, buys $400 million reserves amid peso rally

   Colombia's central bank left rates at 12%, began a $400 million reserve purchase, and saw the peso rise 81 points, while Deutsche Bank cut its year‑end peso forecast to 3,600 per dollar, citing fiscal and trade

2. 4 days ago

   [BUSINESS] 2 sources

   Construction sector shows divergent trends in Colombia and Peru

   Colombia's Antioquia housing market slows as buyers delay purchases amid higher rates, while Peru's construction sector grows 11.8% in H1 2026, driven by residential demand and mining investment.

3. 4 days ago

   [BUSINESS] 2 sources

   Mexico GDP Growth and Colombia Reserve Build-up Highlight Latin American Economic Outlook

   Mexico reports 1.5% quarterly GDP growth while Colombia’s central bank plans a US$4 bn reserve build‑up, underscoring a proactive Latin American economic outlook.

4. 9 days ago

   [BUSINESS] 4 sources

   Colombia's Economy Grows Faster Than Expected in May, Driven by Services and Public Spending

   Colombia’s economy expanded 4.1% YoY in May, outpacing forecasts, boosted by strong service and public‑sector growth, while industry and agriculture lagged.

5. 15 days ago

   [BUSINESS] 2 sources

   Colombia's competitiveness falls as Chile's GDP contracts in Q1 2026

   Colombia fell in the World Competitiveness ranking while Chile’s Q1 2026 GDP slipped 0.5%, highlighting widening economic challenges in both countries.

6. 16 days ago

   [BUSINESS] 3 sources

   Colombia's manufacturing sector contracts in May 2026, industry warns of weak demand

   Colombia's manufacturing output fell 0.4% YoY in May 2026, sales dropped 0.8%, and employment slipped 1%, with 25 of 39 activities showing declines, prompting industry alarm.

7. 20 days ago

   [BUSINESS] 3 sources

   Colombia's retail sales jump 11.7% in May as GDP growth slows to 2.4% in 2026

   Colombia's May retail sales rose 11.7% year‑on‑year, led by vehicles and electronics, while the Banco de Bogotá projects GDP growth slowing to 2.4% in 2026 and 2.1% in 2027.

8. 23 days ago

   [BUSINESS] 2 sources

   Bogotá's GDP outpaces national average as productivity rises in 2025

   In 2025 Bogotá’s GDP rose 3.5 % versus 2.6 % nationally, with revenues hitting $715 bn despite fewer firms; construction grew 4.9 % while other sectors posted strong gains.

9. 24 days ago

   [BUSINESS] 2 sources

   Colombia records 12% fall in foreign investment while approving $50 bn senior housing project

   Colombia's foreign direct investment fell 12% in the first half of 2026, while a $50 bn senior‑living project was approved in Chía to serve its growing over‑60 population.

10. 24 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    Colombia's firms face stubborn cost pressures amid easing inflation and record bank profits

    Colombian firms still face high costs despite slower CPI inflation, while banks posted a 71% profit jump in 2025 before a new wealth tax reduced earnings.

11. 27 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    Colombia sees steady 2026 economic growth and rising employment

    Colombia’s 2026 economy keeps recovering with better jobs, investment and stable inflation, while Huila posts 2.7% GDP growth driven by agriculture, commerce and construction, despite rising firm closures.

12. 27 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 6 sources

    Colombia's June 2026 Inflation Climbs to 6.14% Annually

    Colombia's June 2026 CPI hit 6.14% annually, up from 4.82% a year earlier, driven by food and housing costs, exceeding the central bank's 3% target.

13. 30 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    Central banks hike rates as inflation pressures households in Dominican Republic and Colombia

    Central banks in the Dominican Republic and Colombia raised rates as inflation surged, raising household costs and credit‑card interest to near‑30% annually.

14. about 1 month ago

    [BUSINESS] 4 sources

    Colombia's 2025 GDP Concentrated in Six Departments, Bogotá Leads

    Colombia's 2025 GDP hit 1.852 trillion pesos (+2.6 % YoY); Bogotá, Antioquia and Valle del Cauca supplied half, six departments made up 67.3 % of output, ten regions grew above average while five posted losses.

15. about 1 month ago

    [BUSINESS] 23 sources

    Colombia's central bank raises policy rate to 12% amid rising inflation

    Colombia's central bank lifted its policy rate to 12% (up 75 bps) as CPI hit 5.8% and core inflation 6.0%, sparking criticism from President Petro over higher borrowing costs.

16. about 1 month ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    Colombia's Top 100 Companies Generate Revenue Near Entire National Economy

    Colombia's top 100 firms posted $178 bn in sales and $16 bn profit in 2025, revenue equal to almost the whole national economy, marking a rebound after 2024.

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