How inflation will behave in Colombia in the second half of 2025, according to AI

What will the behavior be in the second half of the year?
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Without a doubt, inflation is a matter of concern to all Colombian households due to its direct impact on purchasing power and the value of certain goods. In response to this issue, ChatGPT presented an analysis considering the projections for the second half of 2025. What was its forecast?
The artificial intelligence-based tool prepared its report based on the input of economic analysts and specialized entities. In this regard, it emphasized that there will likely be a slowdown in the middle of the year and a more controlled range compared to previous periods. It should be noted that annual inflation during 2025 fell to 4.82, an indicator that is even lower than the figures presented in October 2021.
(See more: The 11 positions most needed across Colombia) "During the second half of 2025, inflation is expected to continue to decline from around 4.8% to around 4.5%, with some volatility due to statistical factors and regulatory adjustments. A quick return to 3% is not in sight, but a clear trend toward disinflation is," the IA stated.
(See more: Citizen Income: what happens to people who have children between 5 and 17 years old) One detail to consider during the last months of the current year will be the adoption of a prudent approach by the Bank of the Republic with respect to the interest rate, in addition to the temporary increase during July-August, the slow approach to 4-4.5 and of course everything related to the fiscal deficit.
What does inflation mean?
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According to information provided by BBVA Bank, inflation refers to the increase in the price of goods and services over a given period. This increase leads to a loss of purchasing power for a particular currency. (See more: The 5 Colombian professions that could soon disappear due to AI.) This means that your wallet will be affected by the price of currency compared to the value issued five days ago.
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