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All Eyes on Bank of Namibia’s Interest Rate Announcement

The Bank of Namibia’s Monetary Policy Committee is expected to announce its latest interest rate decision today. With the repo rate at 6.75% and South Africa’s at 7.25%, economists say the move could influence inflation and currency stability. Cirrus Capital’s Robert McGregor provided his outlook before the announcement.  

today15 October, 2025

Business / Economics

U.S inflation eased slightly in January

  U.S inflation eased slightly in January according to new figures — raising questions about possible rate cuts in the coming months. At the same time, figures revealed Americans spending slowed more than what was forecast for January. Mitch McCann reports  

today1 March, 2025

Business / Economics

US inflation hits 3% for first time since June

US President Donald Trump is pressing on with his protectionist agenda, readying reciprocal tariffs on various products from multiple nations, despite fresh inflation data showing prices are still rising in the United States. CPI increased 3% last month compared to a year ago — that's higher than economists predicted, as Benji Hyer reports.  

today13 February, 2025