After recording 6.6% growth in 2011, Colombia’s economy experienced a slowdown in the second half of 2012 and the first half of 2013. GDP grew by 4% in 2012 and by just 2.8% in the first quarter of 2013. However, the second half of the year was very positive. The sound performance of the construction sector, along with strong investment in...
Colombian sovereign bonds have once again proven their attractiveness to international investors. The popularity of these instruments has been demonstrated by the interest shown by credit institutions, pension funds, foreign investment funds, and insurance companies, which made significant investments in the country’s treasury securities during a February 2014 issuance....
What level of inflation is the central bank aiming for, and what would trigger an interest rate increase?
It is not easy to forecast the exact economic, demographic and social impact of a signed peace accord between the national government and the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (Fuerzas Armadas Revolucionarias de Colombia, FARC). The question is not whether it would have a big impact, but exactly how big and after how long. Colombia could...
With commodity prices forecast to fall, how can Colombia maintain an equitable trade balance?
Stay updated on how some of the world’s most promising markets are being affected by the Covid-19 pandemic, and what actions governments and private businesses are taking to mitigate challenges and ensure their long-term growth story continues.
Register now and also receive a complimentary 2-month licence to the OBG Research Terminal.
Register Here×