insert_link Business / Economics September Vehicle Sales Drop As Rental Purchases Plummet Vehicle sales in September reached 988 units, continuing a two-month decline. Out of these, 978 were sold to dealerships, 10 to rental agencies, and none to the government. Rental agency purchases saw a sharp drop, falling from 141 units in July to just 10 in September. The overall market was mainly sustained by sales in the commercial vehicle segment. Simonis Storm Economist: Almandro Jansen: todayOctober 17, 2024 17
insert_link Business / Economics Simonis Storm Analyst Weighs In on Potential Repo Rate Cut Analysts expect the Bank of Namibia Monetary Policy Committee to announce a 25-basis point cut in the repo rate this Wednesday. The Brief says, however, Simonis Storm Securities Junior Economist, Almandro Jansen warned that while a cut is possible, it’s not guaranteed, with a likelihood just below 50%. He noted that inflation dynamics, particularly the recent decline in headline inflation, will significantly influence the MPC's decision. todayOctober 16, 2024 15