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    Andres Felipe Medina Grass
    BBVA Research - Senior Economist

    Andrés Felipe Works as a Senior Economist at BBVA research. He manages macroeconomic  topics such as External sector, labor market and so on.

    Andrés Felipe possess a degree in economics from Universidad Nacional de Colombia – Sede Bogotá and is currently studing a Master in economics and Economic development in the same University.

    His labor experience relates to private sector, Colombia´s central bank and Departamento Nacional de Planeación. In the Latter, he contributed in the methodologic hardening of a Public spend evaluation tool.

    Latest publications

    September 6, 2024

    Colombia | Remittances are strong in dollars and somewhat shy in pesos
    In 2024, remittances in dollars grew by 17.7%, accumulating 6,634 million between January and July. However, this growth was lower in Colombian pesos due to a lower exchange rate. The depreciation of the exchange rate in the second half of the year is expected to further boost their value in pesos.

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    September 3, 2024

    Colombia | Current account deficit continues to narrow in the second quarter
    In the second quarter of 2024, the current account deficit stood at 1.6% of GDP, the lowest level since 2009. FDI fell to 2.75% of GDP, though it was sufficient to finance the deficit. The deficit is expected to close 2024 at around 3% of GDP.

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    August 23, 2024

    Colombia | Investment begins to make its path
    In Q2 2024, fixed investment in Colombia grew by 4.3% year-on-year, breaking a streak of five consecutive quarters of contraction and indicating that it is gradually beginning to recover its role as a key driver in the economy.

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