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The persistence of fiscal imbalances motivated the downgrade of Colombia's credit rating by S&P.

The emphasis of monetary policy will not only be on reaching a sufficiently contractive level, but on the duration of that stance.

Bancolombia projects an April range of $3,625 COP for the peso following a 2.1% March gain and Brent crude’s rise to $118 USD per barrel.<

The Colombian central bank adjusts its stance as global energy instability and persistent internal pressures drive inflation concerns.

Inflation fell more than expected in August to 6.1% (5.5% core), and the Central Bank hasn't met since the end of July.

"In response to these market dynamics, companies are striving for a more balanced strategy between growth and profitability," said Fitch Ratings.

Colombia's Finance Ministry and the National Business Association of Colombia (ANDI) have spent weeks and months asking for rate cuts. Will they get what they want?

ANDI) and the Ministerio de Hacienda moved together on this plea — in what is hopefully the start of a more harmonious relationship.

As we could see from the BVC's Twitter account, the Asobolsa event in Cartagena was a day of soundbites and few ideas or solutions.

Colombia's local bond market has dried up as a financing alternative for corporates.