Ethiopia has lowered its interest rates by 3 percentage points, from 18% to an annual rate of 15%.
The key rates a tool used by Central Banks to implement monetary policy.
A reduction in interest rates counters a weakening of prices, or a possible deflationary situation. It also revitalizes the economy and helps to increase exports.
This change is the first to have taken place since on August7th 2023, when the Central Bank increased interest rates by 2 percentage points to 18%.
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