Published on Monday, August 3, 2015
LatAm Daily | Colombian CB decides to keep rates on hold but not unanimously
Summary
The decision was taken by a majority with some board members voting for an increase. Meanwhile, BanRep reduced its 2015 growth forecast and predicted slower inflation convergence toits target. Meanwhile, urban unemployment fell to 9.7% in June, mainly due to a decline in labour force participation. Dynamics in job-creation are in line with the slowdown in activity.
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Authors
CP
Cecilia Posadas
BBVA Research - Principal Economist
ED
Enestor Dos Santos
BBVA Research - Principal Economist
JS
Jorge Selaive
JT
Juana Téllez
BBVA Research - Chief Economist
CS
Carlos Serrano
BBVA Research - Chief Economist
HP
Hugo Perea
BBVA Research - Chief Economist
AF
Alejandro Faci