The larger-than-expected 1.0% q/q contraction in Colombia’s GDP in Q2 is likely to be followed by further weakness over the coming quarters. We expect this to prompt BanRep to join other central banks in the region in lowering interest rates but, with price pressures still strong, we expect monetary policy to remain restrictive this year.
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