Colombia Central Bank Raises Interest Rates to 12.25%

Key Facts

1The Central Bank of Colombia decided to raise its benchmark interest rate to 12.25%.

The Central Bank of Colombia raised its benchmark interest rate to 12.25%. Investing.com reported that the decision is part of the central bank's monetary policy tightening aimed at addressing inflation or maintaining economic stability.

This move comes amid varying monetary policy shifts across global markets. On September 24, 2026, the Central Bank of Norway raised its interest rates to 4.5%, while the Bank of Mexico maintained its benchmark rate at 6.5% on the same day.