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Colombia shocks markets with surprise rate hike to 12.25%
Original: Colombia shocks markets with a rate hike to 12.25% — here's what it means for you
Colombia's central bank has raised interest rates to 12.25%, a move that caught financial markets off guard. Analysts expect the decision to increase borrowing costs for households and businesses, affecting loans, mortgages and credit across the country as policymakers battle persistent inflation.
Why now: The unexpected size of the rate hike surprised investors and raises immediate cost-of-living and borrowing concerns.
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