Uganda central bank holds rate at 10% on improved inflation outlook
Uganda's central bank kept its Central Bank Rate (CBR) at 10.0 percent, saying the outlook for inflation has improved slightly though risks to the outlook remain elevated.
Uganda's central bank kept its Central Bank Rate (CBR) at 10.0 percent, saying the outlook for inflation has improved slightly though risks to the outlook remain elevated.
Uganda's raised its Central Bank Rate (CBR) by 100 basis points to 10.0 percent as inflationary pressures are now higher than expected due to rapidly rising oil prices, a weaker exchange rate of the shilling and an array of indirect taxes on mobile money transactions and voice and messaging services over the internet.
Uganda's central bank kept its benchmark Central Bank Rate (CBR) at 9.0 percent, saying a neutral monetary policy stance is warranted in order to keep inflation close to target and maintain sustainable economic growth.
Fitch Ratings has affirmed Uganda's Long-Term Foreign-Currency Issuer Default Rating (IDR) at 'B+' with a Stable Outlook.