Dollar's Volatility in Colombia: Causes and Effects
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The dollar in Colombia experienced significant volatility in August 2026, rebounding strongly after a previous drop. Experts attribute this to three main factors: the Federal Reserve's (FED) stance on inflation, the fall in oil prices, and local effects of an earthquake. The FED's warning of potential rate hikes and the drop in Brent oil prices, which is Colombia's reference, contributed to the dollar's rebound. Locally, the earthquake's aftermath reduced foreign currency availability and increased reconstruction costs, further pressuring the peso. The peso's strength earlier in the year was not due to Colombian actions but rather global factors, according to some economists. The dollar closed August at $3,144, almost where it started, but with less certainty about what supports the peso.
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