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ColombiaColombia Consumer Confidence climbed to 15.7% in September 2026
FMPMonthlyReleased October 2026
Colombia Consumer Confidence climbed to 15.7% in September 2026, released October 2026, up 0.2% from August's 15.5% reading. The print exceeded the 11.0% consensus by 4.7%. The print is running well below the 12-month average of 17.93%. Over the past 3 months, Consumer Confidence averaged 19.0%, vs 15.07% in the prior 3-month window. The reading is in the 68th percentile of the trailing 24-month range.
Latest Release
15.7
Actual
11
Consensus
15.5
Previous
Median Absolute Error
±5.63 percentage points
across last 12 releases
Last Call
Oct 2026
Predicted: 10.37
Actual: 15.7
Error: -5.33
Sigmacast Σ-direction model: consensus + ½ × mean(surprise, trailing 90d).
CORRELATED SYMBOLS— markets that historically move with this indicator
| Symbol | Direction | Correlation | Asset Class | Co-movement | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S&P 500 | ▼ Inverse | −0.68 | INDEX | Moves against | → View |
| BTC/USD | ▼ Inverse | −0.41 | CRYPTO | Moves against | → View |
| USD/JPY | ▲ Direct | +0.40 | FOREX | Moves with | → View |
| GBP/USD | ▼ Inverse | −0.35 | FOREX | Moves against | → View |
Correlation based on 12-month rolling window. Click any symbol to view its Sigmanomics forecast page.
THE RELEASE
Consumer Confidence (Colombia) was reported at 15.7% in October 2026. This beat the market consensus of 11% by 4.7%. The reading rose from the previous value of 15.5%. Trailing 12-month context per ETL data through October 2026. Over the past 12 months, the indicator has averaged 17.7%, ranging from 13.6% to 24.3% across 11 releases.
WHY IT MATTERS
The trailing three releases averaged 17.3%, down from the prior three at 18.6%. Volatility over the past year (σ 3.02%) is lower than the prior year (σ 4.64%). In October readings over the past 3 years, Consumer Confidence has averaged 0.43%.
THE MODEL'S TAKE
Historically, this indicator is negatively correlated with S&P 500 (Bearish S&P 500). A secondary relationship exists with BTC/USD, negatively correlated (Bearish BTC). Over the last 12 releases, the Sigmacast model's median absolute error is 5.63%.
WHAT TO WATCH NEXT
The next release is scheduled for November 12, 2026.
Auto-generated from current model state · Refreshes on each release · Last update October 2026.
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About Consumer Confidence — Colombia
DEFINITION
Index The Consumer Confidence Index is a widely recognized financial indicator that measures the level of optimism or pessimism among consumers regarding the state of the economy. It is based on surveys and data collected from a representative sample of households, and is used by economists and investors to gauge consumer spending patterns and overall economic health. A higher index value indicates a positive outlook, while a lower value suggests a more negative sentiment. This index is a valuable tool for businesses and policymakers in making informed decisions and predicting future economic trends.
WHY THIS INDICATOR MATTERS
Sentiment surveys are forward-looking inputs that often lead hard data on output and hiring. Sharp swings can drive cross-asset repricing. The release is more useful as part of a longer-run signal than as a single-print catalyst. Released monthly.
WHAT CHANGED THIS MONTH
Latest reading (Sep 2026): actual 15.7 %, consensus 11 %. Prior reading (Aug 2026): 15.5 %. Before that (Aug 2026): 15.5 %.
WHAT'S NEXT
Sigmacast's 1-month forecast points to a lower reading versus the latest print, with the 3-month outlook diverging from that direction. The 1-month and 3-month horizons disagree, suggesting a mixed signal. Trend-driven dynamics are the primary headwind in the current projection. This indicator correlates most strongly with S&P 500 (Bearish S&P 500, r=-0.68) — a useful reference for index-focused traders.
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Economic Calendar - CO Events
| Friday, October 30, 2026 | Actual | Previous | Consensus | Sigmanomics Rolling-Surprise Forecast | Impact | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15:00 | CO | Unemployment Rate | 8 | 9.4 | 9.2 | 8.60 | Low |
| 18:00 | CO | Interest Rate Decision | 12.25 | 12.25 | 12.25 | 12.25 | Low |
| 19:00 | CO | Cement Production YoY | 2 | 2.9 | 1.7 | 1.85 | Low |
| 19:25 | CO | Cement Production YoY | 2 | 2.9 | 1.7 | 1.85 | Low |