Namibia central bank raises key policy rate by 25 basis points

Namibia’s central bank raised its benchmark rate by 25 basis points to 6.75 percent. According to the bank, the decision was necessary to avoid possible capital outflows that could put pressure on the country’s reserves. However, inflation rate jumped to 5.3 percent in January from 3.7 percent in December, while the country’s average inflation rate … Continue reading Namibia central bank raises key policy rate by 25 basis points