Economy

IMF forecasts an improvement in the global economy, but pessimism grows in Colombia – Sectors – Economy

IMF forecasts an improvement in the global economy, but pessimism grows in Colombia – Sectors – Economy

While the International Monetary Fund (IMF) begins to see that the threat of recession is diminishing in some countries and increases its economic growth forecasts for 2023, the opposite is happening in Colombia and it is more pessimistic compared to what it expected in October from last year."Adverse risks have moderated since October and some positive factors have gained relevance", highlighted the IMF in its updated estimates of the world economy published on January 30. However, it also said that the risks to the outlook remain tilted to the downside.(Also read: IMF: Colombia, Haiti and Chile will have the lowest…
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Inflation in Colombia in January is 13.25%: food costs rise – Sectors – Economy

Inflation in Colombia in January is 13.25%: food costs rise – Sectors – Economy

According to information revealed by the National Administrative Department of Statistics (Dane), 2023 began with inflation of 13.25 percentin annual terms, which is almost double when compared to the 6.94 percent reported in January of last year.The director of Dane, Piedad Urdinola, said that high inflation during this month is traditional in the Colombian economy due to the increases that occur at the beginning of the year.(Also read: Reasons why inflation continues unstoppable, despite Petro shock measures) Regarding the monthly data, last January the cost of living increased 1.78 percent. A year ago it was only 1.67 percent. What marked…
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Job offer in Bogotá: Ecopetrol offers up to 11 million pesos – Personal Finance – Economy

Job offer in Bogotá: Ecopetrol offers up to 11 million pesos – Personal Finance – Economy

The company is looking professional profiles in Economic Sciences, Administrative Sciences, Social Sciences, Engineering. In some cases it is also requested postgraduate in Finance, Capital Markets, Economics, Business Administration, Mathematics or Statistics The offers are aimed at people residing in Bogotá and interested professionals will have to register directly in the links of the company making the offer.Remember that for the hiring process no middleman neededYou also won't have to send money to bank accounts.(Keep reading: Compensar Employment Agency take advantage of opportunities abroad).management professionalIf you are a professional in Economic Sciences, Administrative Sciences, Social and Human Sciences, Engineering and/or…
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If they meet these requirements, Colombians may be exempt from the 4×1000 – Sectors – Economy

If they meet these requirements, Colombians may be exempt from the 4×1000 – Sectors – Economy

Until next February 28, merchants, entrepreneurs, micro and small entrepreneurs in the country have a deadline to register in the Simple Taxation Regime and enjoy the new benefits that the tax reform approved in 2022.The benefits that stand out the most are a discount of 4x1000 in the tax to be paida decrease in rates (between 1.8 and 8.3 percent), expansion of the groups (it went from 4 to 6, including more economic activities), paying up to 7 taxes in a single receipt, improving their cash flow and discounts on hiring personnel, among others.(Read also: Property tax: do you know…
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