Loading page content
Data from FMP. Forecasts by Sigmanomics Forecast Engine.
ColombiaColombia Trade Balance climbed to -1.68B in September 2025
FMPMonthlyReleased October 2025
Colombia Trade Balance climbed to -1.68B in September 2025, released October 2025, up 0.01B from August's -1.69B reading.
Latest Release
-1.679000
Actual
—
Consensus
-1.694000
Previous
Sigmacast Track Record
Sigmacast track record will appear here once this indicator has been released 3+ times since Sigmanomics began tracking.
Sigmacast Σ-direction model: consensus + ½ × mean(surprise, trailing 90d).
CORRELATED SYMBOLS— markets that historically move with this indicator
| Symbol | Direction | Correlation | Asset Class | Signal Bias | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GBP/USD | ▼ Inverse | −0.43 | FOREX | Bearish GBP | → View |
| BTC/USD | ▼ Inverse | −0.30 | CRYPTO | Bearish BTC | → View |
Correlation based on 12-month rolling window. Click any symbol to view its Sigmanomics forecast page.
THE RELEASE
Trade Balance (Colombia) was reported at -1.68 billion in October 2025. The reading rose from the previous value of -1.69 billion. Trailing 12-month context per ETL data through October 2025.
WHY IT MATTERS
The trailing three releases averaged -1.12 billion, up from the prior three at -1.23 billion.
THE MODEL'S TAKE
Historically, this indicator is negatively correlated with GBP/USD (Bearish GBP). A secondary relationship exists with BTC/USD, negatively correlated (Bearish BTC).
Auto-generated from current model state · Refreshes on each release · Last update October 2025.
SHARE
Trade Balance - CO
Loading chart data...
About Trade Balance — Colombia
DEFINITION
Trade balance is a financial indicator that measures the difference between a country's exports and imports of goods and services. It is an important measure of a country's economic health and can indicate whether a country is a net importer or exporter. A positive trade balance indicates that a country is exporting more than it is importing, while a negative trade balance indicates the opposite. This indicator is closely monitored by economists and policymakers as it can impact a country's currency value, inflation, and overall economic growth.
WHY THIS INDICATOR MATTERS
Trade-balance and tariff data inform exchange-rate fundamentals and feed directly into GDP via the net-exports channel. 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 (Aug 2025): actual -1.679 B. Prior reading (Jul 2025): -1.692 B. Before that (Jun 2025): -0.001 B.
WHAT'S NEXT
Sigmacast's 1-month forecast points to a lower reading versus the latest print, with the 3-month outlook reinforcing that direction. Both horizons are aligned bearish for this indicator, suggesting a consistent trend signal. Trend-driven dynamics are the primary headwind in the current projection. This indicator correlates most strongly with GBP/USD (Bearish GBP, r=-0.43) — a useful reference for forex-focused traders.