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Egypt central bank keeps interest rates steady despite slower growth
The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Central Bank of Egypt on Thursday decided to maintain key policy rates, signaling a cautious...
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South Africa rate stays at 6.75% amid Iran war inflation risks
South Africa’s central bank has kept its policy rate unchanged at 6.75%, citing caution as rising energy prices linked to...
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Mozambique central bank holds rate at 9.25% amid rising inflation risks
Mozambique’s central bank has paused a record streak of interest rate cuts, keeping its benchmark rate at 9.25% as rising...
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Malawi cuts benchmark interest rate to 24% as inflation pressures ease
Reserve Bank of Malawi has reduced its benchmark interest rate by 200 basis points to 24 percent, citing a gradual...
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The MPC’s 50bps rate cut and what it means for your money
At the 304th policy meeting held yesterday, the Monetary Policy Committee cut the policy rate by 50 basis points to...
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Explainer: Three reasons why the CBN cut MPR rates to 26.5%
The Central Bank of Nigeria’s Monetary Policy Committee voted to cut the benchmark Monetary Policy Rate by 50 basis points...
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CPPE: CBN’s rate cut positive for growth, but lending rates still high
The Centre for the Promotion of Private Enterprise (CPPE) has expressed concern over the weak transmission of monetary policy adjustments...
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Nigeria’s FX reserves hit $50.45 billion, highest in 13 years – Cardoso
Nigeria’s gross external reserves rose to $50.45 billion as of February 16, 2026, marking the highest level in 13 years, as the...
Read moreDetailsCBN cuts interest rate to 26.5% at 304th MPC meeting
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has reduced the Monetary Policy Rate (MPR) by 50 basis points to 26.5% from 27%.
Read moreDetailsHold or cut? MPC weighs stronger case for policy easing – Analysts say
Nigeria’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) faces a finely balanced decision at its upcoming meeting on 23rd and 24th February, with...
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