Ghana’s consumer inflation dropped for the fifth consecutive month in May, falling to its lowest level in over two years as economic pressures ease across the country. The Ghana Statistical …
EconomyMarketsPoliciesWestern Africa
Tag:
monetary policy
-
-
Banking, Finance & InvestmentEconomyFinance & ServicesGOVERNMENTMarketsPoliciesSouth Africa
South African Rand Holds Ground as Central Bank Pushes for Lower Inflation Target
The South African rand managed to hold on to most of its gains from the previous day during early trading on Friday, May 30, 2025, following fresh comments from the …
-
Banking, Finance & InvestmentEconomyINVESTMENTMarketsNigeriaOil & Gas
Nigerian Stock Market Gains 64% in One Year Amid Investor Confidence and Strong Corporate Results
The Nigerian stock market has recorded a major gain of 64.11 per cent from July 2023 to June 2024, as the All-Share Index of the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) rose …
-
Banking, Finance & InvestmentBusinessBusiness InsightsBusiness PoliciesEconomyFinance & ServicesGOVERNMENTMarketsOil & GasPolicies
CBN Holds Interest Rate Steady Amid Stronger FX Stability and Rising Reserves
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has decided to keep its interest rate steady at 27.5 per cent. This decision was announced after the bank’s 300th Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) …
-
EconomyFinance & ServicesFood ProductionGOVERNMENTPoliciesSouth Africa
South Africa’s Inflation Rises Slightly in April Amid Food Price Pressure and Speculation Over New Target
Inflation in South Africa rose slightly in April 2025 due to higher food prices, although it remained below the central bank’s official target range. This is according to new data …
-
Banking, Finance & InvestmentBusinessBusiness InsightsBusiness PoliciesEconomyFinance & ServicesGOVERNMENTPolicies
CBN Keeps Interest Rate at 27.5% as Business Leaders Push for Reduction Amid Economic Concerns
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has decided to maintain the Monetary Policy Rate (MPR), also known as the interest rate, at 27.50 per cent. This announcement was made by …
-
Banking, Finance & InvestmentBusiness InsightsBusiness PoliciesEconomyFinance & ServicesINVESTMENTNigeria
CBN Increases Treasury Bills Offer to N550bn as Investor Demand Drops by 29%
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has raised its total offer at the latest Treasury Bills Primary Market Auction to N550 billion, an increase from the N400 billion offered in …
-
Banking, Finance & InvestmentBusinessBusiness InsightsBusiness PoliciesEconomyKenyaKenya NewsPolicies
CBK Warns Kenyan Banks to Cut Lending Rates or Face Heavy Fines
The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has warned commercial banks in the country to reduce their lending rates or risk facing serious financial penalties. The warning came from CBK Governor …
-
EconomyFinance & ServicesGOVERNMENTINVESTMENTPoliciesPoliticsSouth Africa
Lesetja Kganyago Warns Against Populist Economic Promises in South Africa
The Governor of the South African Reserve Bank, Mr. Lesetja Kganyago, has spoken out against what he described as the rising influence of populist politicians in South Africa, warning that …
-
Banking, Finance & InvestmentBusiness PoliciesEconomyKenyaKenya NewsMarketsPolicies
Kenyan Banks Increase Secured Interbank Borrowing to KSh69.6 Billion in April 2025
Kenyan banks are now relying more on secured borrowing to manage their short-term funding needs, as the value of secured interbank lending doubled in just one month. According to official …