Colombia central bank holds rate at 12.25%, inflation at 6.3%

Banco de la República kept its policy rate at 12.25% despite September inflation of 6.3%, slightly below expectations. Core inflation eased to 6.0%, but food and services pressures persist, with El Niño flagged as an upside risk. The hold signals a cautious stance amid mixed inflation dynamics.

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