Weather shocks and inflation expectations in semi-structural models

José Romero and Sara Naranjo-Saldarriaga

Latin American Journal of Central Banking (previously Monetaria), 2024, vol. 5, issue 2

Abstract: Colombia is particularly affected by the El Niño Southern Oscillation (ENSO) weather fluctuations. In this context, this study explores how adverse weather events linked to ENSO affect inflation expectations in Colombia and how to incorporate these second-round effects into a small open economy New Keynesian model. Using BVARx models, we find evidence that inflation expectations – obtained from surveys and break-even inflation measures – are influenced by weather-related supply shocks. Building on this stylized fact, we modify one of the core forecasting models of the Banco de la República to incorporate the mechanisms through which weather-related shocks could affect marginal costs and inflation expectations. We conclude that ENSO shocks play a significant role in influencing both inflation and the dynamics of inflation expectations, a fact that should be considered by policymakers.

Keywords: Inflation; Inflation expectations; Inflation expectations anchoring; Weather shocks (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: D84 E31 E52 Q54 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2024
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Working Paper: Weather Shocks and Inflation Expectations in Semi-Structural Models (2022)
Working Paper: Weather Shocks and Inflation Expectations in Semi-Structural Models (2022)
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DOI: 10.1016/j.latcb.2023.100112

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