Latest news from Medellín.
A fractured global picture, with bullion at $4,187 an ounce and crude sinking toward $69, is forcing local portfolios to reckon with headwinds that show little sign of easing before year-end.
Finance4 July 20264 min read
A surging S&P 500, a gold price near historic extremes and a weaker dollar are reshaping the real cost of living and saving for households across Antioquia.
Finance4 July 20264 min read
A 1.7% surge in the S&P 500 and gold topping $4,187 an ounce are rewriting the risk calculus for Colombian investors with global exposure.
Finance4 July 20264 min read
With gold topping $4,187 an ounce and the S&P 500 at 7,483, Colombian investors holding global equities face a pivotal question about where their next dividend peso is coming from.
Finance4 July 20264 min read
A volatile July 4th session on global markets is reshaping the personal finance calculus for anyone in Medellín holding savings, servicing a mortgage, or eyeing an investment.
Finance4 July 20264 min read
A dramatic flight to safety assets is reshaping the cost calculus for Colombian firms and households, from import budgets to savings strategy.
Finance4 July 20264 min read
A striking divergence across global markets on July 4 hands local investors both opportunity and risk, as the peso's reference currency weakens and safe-haven demand intensifies.
Finance4 July 20264 min read
A 4.1% single-session spike in gold prices signals deepening anxiety among global investors, and Medellín's commodity-linked portfolios are feeling every cent of it.
Finance4 July 20264 min read
With new zoning rules under review, Las Brisas could become the city’s next property hotspot, drawing developers’ eyes away from pricier El Poblado.
Property4 July 20263 min read
As housing costs rise, purpose-built rental complexes are reshaping options for renters and changing Medellín’s property landscape.
Property4 July 20262 min read
Investors flock to Altavista as rental returns soar past 8.2% amid robust demand and revitalization programs.
Property4 July 20262 min read
Tight supply and surging demand squeeze renters across Laureles, El Poblado, and beyond, driving up competition and prices.
Property4 July 20263 min read
Rising prices haven’t erased the investment potential in Laureles, as steady demand and new amenities sustain this central, leafy neighbourhood’s appeal.
Property4 July 20262 min read
As BTR towers rise in Laureles and El Poblado, renters weigh new amenities, stable leases, and higher costs against the dream of buying their own homes.
Property4 July 20263 min read
Long renowned for its leafy streets and excellent schools, Envigado remains a surprising pocket of affordability amid Medellín’s red-hot property market.
Property3 July 20262 min read
Soaring property prices and higher interest rates have reshaped the affordability equation for Paisas, here’s what the numbers show in Laureles, El Poblado and beyond.
Property3 July 20262 min read
Households in Medellín face mounting pressure as rent prices nibble away at paychecks, forcing residents to rethink how much of their income should go to landlords.
Property3 July 20263 min read
Major infrastructure upgrades and surging apartment values are transforming Laureles-El Estadio into the city’s hottest real estate corridor.
Property3 July 20262 min read