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BasisPointInsight.com - RBI Fixes its June Communication Misfire by Mint Owl The October review showed that central banking is about shaping expectations, not exhausting firepower upfront. by Mint Owl, BasisPointInsight.com

5 months ago

2/2 Sometimes, what a central bank doesn’t say matters more than what it does.

Read RBI Fixes its June Communication Misfire by Mint Owl 👇

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BasisPointInsight.com - Is the Hunt for a Terminal Repo Rate a Distraction? by Kalyan Ram Markets may be too eager to bottom-fish for a terminal repo rate. In today’s fluid context, flexibility could matter more than fixation. by Kalyan Ram, BasisPointInsight.com

5 months ago

2/2 Read Kalyan Ram’s analysis: Is the Hunt for a Terminal Repo Rate a Distraction?

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BasisPointInsight.com - RBI Reopens the Door to Accommodation by Kalyan Ram By keeping the repo unchanged yet signalling policy space, RBI corrects June’s misstep and restores credibility to its accommodative posture. by Kalyan Ram, BasisPointInsight.com

5 months ago

By keeping the repo unchanged yet signalling policy space, RBI corrects June’s misstep and restores credibility to its accommodative posture.
Markets now see December as a live meeting.

Read Kalyan Ram's analysis: RBI Reopens the Door to Accommodation 👇

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5 months ago

6/7 The MPC held rates steady ⏸️ at 5.5% & maintained a neutral stance. They want to see the full impact of past easing measures before making further moves. 🧐 #InterestRates #MonetaryPolicyCommittee #RepoRate

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6/7 The MPC held rates steady ⏸️ at 5.5% & maintained a neutral stance. They want to see the full impact of past easing measures before making further moves. 🧐 #InterestRates #MonetaryPolicyCommittee #RepoRate

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5 months ago

Will RBI Slash Interest Rates Tomorrow? MPC Meeting Outcome Time, Where To Watch & What To Expect The outcome—including the MPC’s decision on the repo rate and other key policy measures—will be announced at a press conference on October 1.

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BasisPointInsight.com - Monetary Policy Should Look Beyond Repo Rate Cut by K. Srinivasa Rao RBI’s 100 bps repo cut has lowered EMIs for existing borrowers, but new loans remain costlier. Liquidity gaps, sticky deposits, and high bond yields stall full transmission. by K. Srinivasa Rao, Basis...

5 months ago

1/3 The RBI has cut repo by 100 bps this year, easing EMIs for existing borrowers. Yet new loans remain costlier. Why? Because liquidity gaps, sticky deposits, and rising bond yields are blocking full transmission.

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SARB expected to cut lending rate in 2026 Chamwe Kaira FNB Namibia economist Helena Mboti expects the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) to cut its repo rate by 25 basis points in the first quarter of 2026. The SARB’s 25 bps cut on 31 July 2025 was in line with FNB’s expectation and does not change its baseline view. Mboti said that if the SARB adopts a more aggressive cutting cycle, especially one that eliminates or inverts the rate differential, the Bank of Namibia would likely respond in a similar manner. “Likewise, a sharp unexpected rise in global inflation-driven factors like tariff hikes or global oil price shocks could prompt the SARB to raise rates, which would in turn pressure the Bank of Namibia to follow. In both scenarios, the Bank of Namibia is unlikely to sustain a significantly wider interest rate gap for long, as doing so would risk additional strain on external reserves and the currency peg in the medium term,” she said. While the Bank of Namibia has reported no immediate concern over reserve adequacy, FNB maintains that external buffers may come under pressure in the second half of 2025 due to Eurobond repayments and renewed oil exploration. Mboti said some operators plan to resume drilling and data analysis in the Orange Basin after a period of subdued activity. Reserves stood at 3.9 months of imports in June, compared to 4.8 months when excluding exploration-related outflows, showing the drag from energy activity. “Weak regional growth and expected moderation in SACU receipts could further weigh on the reserve position going forward,” she said. The Bank of Namibia is expected to remain cautious amid weak Private Sector Credit Extension (PSCE) growth and high borrowing costs, relying on its broader regulatory toolkit to manage the impact on households and businesses. The BoN’s Financial Stability Report shows that in 2024, annual credit growth was concentrated in large exposures at 32.7%, compared to overall PSCE growth of 4%. “This suggests the economic recovery is being driven largely by large-scale corporate activity, likely in the mining sector, which employs less than 5% of the labour force. The Bank of Namibia appears to be exploring alternative tools to support domestic borrowing conditions for households and small businesses. The central bank urged local commercial banks to align their lending margins with other Common Monetary Area countries, a move that will lower borrowing costs by 25 bps by the end of the year without adjusting,” said Mboti.

7 months ago

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Monetary committee leaves repo rate at 6.75% Allexer Namundjembo The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Bank of Namibia (BoN) has maintained the repo rate at 6.75%. The decision was made during its fourth bimonthly meeting of 2025, held on 11 and 12 August. The committee said the decision aims to safeguard the peg between the Namibian dollar and the South African rand while supporting domestic economic activity. This follows the South African Reserve Bank’s decision in July to cut its repo rate to 7.00%, reducing the interest rate gap between Namibia and South Africa to 25 basis points. “After a thorough review of domestic, regional, and global economic developments, we are satisfied that keeping the repo rate unchanged at 6.75 percent is the most appropriate policy stance to support the economy and maintain financial stability,” said BoN governor Johannes !Gawaxab. The country’s inflation averaged 3.6% during the first seven months of 2025, down from 4.8% during the same period in 2024. He said economic activity improved in mining, tourism, wholesale and retail trade, transport and communication, crop farming, and electricity, although diamond mining remained weak. “While growth remains positive, risks such as water supply interruptions in coastal towns and depressed international diamond prices could weigh on our projections,” he said. Real GDP growth is forecast at 3.5% for 2025 and 3.9% for 2026, slightly lower than previous projections due to contractions in primary industries, particularly livestock, as restocking affects production. Private sector credit extension grew to 5.7 percent in June 2025 from 4.5 percent in April, driven by higher demand for business loans, advances, leasing credit, and installment sales. “The growth in PSCE signals renewed confidence among businesses and households, which is critical for sustaining economic expansion,” !Gawaxab said. Namibia’s external sector improved, with merchandise exports, especially uranium and gold, helping to narrow the trade deficit by 28.2% to N$12.8 billion in the first half of 2025. Imports increased moderately and international reserves rose to N$58.1 billion by the end of July, providing 3.8 months of import cover, considered adequate to sustain the currency peg and meet international obligations. “Maintaining the repo rate, even as the anchor country reduced its rate in July, helps narrow the interest differential with South Africa, supporting domestic growth without jeopardising capital flow stability,” the MPC said. Commercial banks are expected to lower prime lending rates by 12.5 basis points to 10.375% by September, in line with the normalisation of the prime-repo spread, which should further stimulate credit growth. The MPC welcomed the South African Reserve Bank’s reduction of its preferred inflation rate to 3.0%, saying it “promotes price stability and strengthens monetary policy transmission in the region,” according to !Gawaxab. The committee noted that global economic conditions remain mixed, with inflation contained in key advanced economies. Commodity price trends, including uranium and copper, continue to support Namibia’s external balance. The next MPC meeting will be held on 13 and 14 October 2025.

7 months ago

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Repo rate maintained at 6.75% Business Reporter THE Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Bank of Namibia has decided to keep the Repo rate unchanged at 6.75%, keeping borrowing costs steady in a moderately expanding economy. Johannes !Gawa - instagram.com Repo rate maintained at 6.75% Business Reporter THE Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Bank of Namibia has decided to keep the Repo rate unchanged at 6.75%, keeping borrowing costs steady in a moderately expanding economy. Johannes !Gawa instagram.com

7 months ago

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Repo rate steady at 6.75% amid positive economic momentum Repo rate steady at 6.75% amid positive economic momentum NBC Online Wed, 08/13/2025 - 17:26

7 months ago

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Namibia holds repo rate at 6.75% to support economy - African Mining Market Namibia holds repo rate at 6.75% to support economy African Mining Market

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7 months ago

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Repo rate expected to remain unchanged Chamwe Kaira The repo rate is expected to remain unchanged at 6.75% for the rest of the year. The Bank of Namibia (BoN) aims to narrow the interest rate gap with South Africa, which currently stands at 25 basis points, in order to maintain stable capital flows. The central bank kept the repo rate unchanged during its June meeting. “This decision reflects its commitment to maintaining the currency peg with the South African rand while also supporting the domestic economy and aligning with global and regional policy trends,” said FNB Namibia economist Cheryl Emvula. She added that the monetary policy committee (MPC) had flagged external risks, including global trade uncertainty and the conflict in the Middle East, which could impact global inflation. Household credit growth eased slightly to 2.4% year-on-year in June, down from 2.5% in May and 2.7% in June last year. “The marginal decline of 0.1 percentage points is a result of continued subdued demand in mortgage and overdraft credit categories, although this was partially offset by stronger growth in loans and advances and instalment and leasing credit,” Emvula explained. Inflation rose to 3.7% year-on-year in June, up from 3.5% in May. The increase was mainly due to higher food, rent, and service costs, while transport prices continued to fall. Monthly inflation was flat at 0.0%. Core inflation also edged up to 4.2% year-on-year, reflecting ongoing pressure from housing costs. Food, housing, and alcohol were the biggest contributors, while transport helped keep inflation lower. “Looking ahead, inflation is expected to rise to 4% year-on-year in July and reach 4.5% by December, driven by rising costs in housing, utilities, transport, and administered services,” Emvula said. Namibia’s broad money supply (M2) growth slowed to 7.6% year-on-year in June, down from 8.1% in May. The slowdown was mainly due to a decline in currency in circulation outside depository corporations and other deposits. Namibia’s net financial position rose to N$9.3 billion in June, up from N$8.7 billion in May, its highest level since October 2024. “While this signals improved financial stability, recent trends over the past six months show notable fluctuations, which could pose risks to liquidity conditions, especially as the government prepares to redeem the N$750 million Eurobond,” Emvula said. She noted that any unexpected revenue shortfalls or increases in spending could quickly reverse the current gains, tighten liquidity, and potentially limit credit availability to the private sector.

7 months ago

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RBI Pauses, Rightly, But October May Cut Through Uncertainty RBI holds repo with a neutral stance, but October policy could pivot if growth slows or tariffs bite.

7 months ago

RBI has rightly paused the rates in the latest policy. But looking ahead, the October MPC meeting will be a live one, with critical data points expected on both the domestic economy and the external front, particularly regarding tariff developments, writes N. Srinivasa Rao

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7 months ago

RBI Monetary Policy August 2025: Repo Rate at 5.50%, GDP projection at 7.2%, inflation outlook 4.4%

RBI’s MPC keeps #RepoRate unchanged at 5.50%, continuing its "withdrawal of accommodation" stance.
GDP forecast revised upward to 7.2% for FY26. Inflation seen softening to 4.4%.
No rate cuts yet — focus remains on liquidity and stability.
Next review in October.

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7 months ago

RBI Keeps Repo Rate Steady at 5.5% Amid Global Tariff Uncertainties - WIOBS The Reserve Bank of India's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has kept the repo rate unchanged at 5.5% during its August 2025 S

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7 months ago

भारतीय रिजर्व बैंक के गवर्नर संजय मल्होत्रा ने मौद्रिक नीति समिति (MPC) की बैठक के बाद घोषणा की कि रेपो रेट 5.5% पर यथावत रखा गया है। उन्होंने बताया कि वित्त वर्ष 2025-26 (FY26) के लिए GDP वृद्धि दर का अनुमान 6.5% पर बरकरार है।
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