REUTERS/Luisa GonzalezBOGOTA, Aug 2 (Reuters) - The technical team of Colombia's central bank on Wednesday lowered its outlook for inflation in 2023 to 9%, from 9.5% previously, citing a recent slowing of consumer price growth.
The team also now expects Latin America's fourth largest economy to post growth of 0.9% this year, compared with a previous forecast of 1%.
Colombia's 12-month inflation through June 30 hit 12.13%, slightly below the 12.2% expected by analysts who were consulted for a Reuters poll.
The technical team forecast that inflation would end 2024 at 3.5%, close to the bank's long-term target of 3%, but above a previous forecast of 3.4%.
Reporting by Oliver Griffin and Nelson Bocanegra; Editing by Sandra Maler and Leslie AdlerOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.
Persons:
Luisa Gonzalez BOGOTA, Ricardo Bonilla, Gustavo Petro, Oliver Griffin, Nelson Bocanegra, Sandra Maler, Leslie Adler
Organizations:
REUTERS, Thomson
Locations:
Bogota, Colombia