Colombia: BanRep to keep rate at 9.25%
At the monetary policy meeting on September 30, BanRep will most likely keep its key rate unchanged at 9.25%. As has been the pattern in previous meetings, the decision is likely to be divided, with four members voting for the pause and three members, including Finance Minister Avila and those aligned with the government, voting for cuts. Reasons supporting the pause include the persistence of core inflation, which remains around 4.85%. Core inflation has moderated very little in recent months. Domestic demand also continues to expand strongly in Q2 , at a rate higher than 4.0%, followin...