Interest Rate Cut

ECB Cuts Rates Again Amid Economic Uncertainty

The European Central Bank has reduced interest rates for the sixth time in nine months in an effort to support economic growth in the eurozone says BBC. Despite economic challenges such as the threat of U.S. tariffs and plans to increase European military spending, the bank remained committed to its strategy of lowering rates. The ECB lowered its main interest rate from 2.75% to 2.5% and further revised its economic […]

7 March, 2025 25

Business / Economics

Weekly Economics Wrap 6-13 February 2025: Key Developments in Global and Regional Markets

Namibia: Interest Rate Cut and Oil & Gas Capacity Building The Bank of Namibia has lowered its key interest rate for the fourth consecutive monetary policy meeting, aiming to support economic growth amid stable inflation projections. On Wednesday, the central bank cut the repo rate by 25 basis points to 6.75%, following similar reductions in its last three policy decisions. The move is expected to provide relief to borrowers while […]

13 February, 2025 23

Business / Economics

Cirrus Capital’s Groenewald Offers Insight on Central Bank’s Interest Rate Decision

The Bank of Namibia In October lowered its main interest rate, citing a faster-than-anticipated decline in inflation and the need for economic support. At that point in time, the Monetary Policy Committee unanimously agreed to reduce the repo rate by 25 basis points, bringing it to 7.25%. Cirrus Capital economist Tannan Groenewald shares his outlook on what the Bank might do next. ENG Tannan Groenewald repo

4 December, 2024 30

Business / Economics

In S.A, BetterBond has welcomed repo rate cut

In S.A, BetterBond has welcomed the 25 basis point repo rate cut to 7.75-percent. Head of Sales, Bradd Bendall, says slowing inflation is fostering a more favourable lending environment, by continuing the rate-cutting trend. Bendall says the decision provides relief for homeowners burdened by rising bond costs since November 2021. BetterBond reports a 30-percent jump in home loan activity in October, signalling a property market recovery: Meanwhile, still in […]

22 November, 2024 36