April survey release in Colombia draws media focus to higher inflation and 2026 rate expectations

A widely watched April survey from Colombian think tank Fedesarrollo sparked broad media attention on April 22, 2026, with coverage emphasizing that analysts have raised their expectations for inflation and interest rates in 2026 and flagged a weaker GDP outlook.

Several reports, citing the release, noted that some analysts now see the central bank’s intervention rate potentially reaching 12.00% in 2026 and warned that inflation could remain outside the target range. Others framed the survey’s findings as pointing to the likelihood of additional rate increases if price pressures persist.

Media coverage also highlighted investor behavior in local equities during April, pointing to Ecopetrol and Cibest as the most sought-after stocks among market participants according to the reports.

The April publication of the Business Opinion Survey (EOE) drew attention for what outlets described as its implications for inflation, monetary policy and equities, setting the tone for discussions about Colombia’s economic outlook through 2026.