Nigéria Taux d'intérêt

Nigeria's central bank raised its benchmark lending rate by 50 basis points to 26.75%, marking the fourth consecutive hike this year. This decision follows increases of 150 basis points in May, 200 basis points in March, and 400 basis points in February, the largest in 17 years. The hike aims to combat rising inflation, which hit 34.2% in June, driven by partial fuel subsidy removal and a 70% naira depreciation. Moreover, The central bank's Monetary Policy Committee stressed the urgency of addressing inflationary pressures, while remaining optimistic that prices will moderate soon. Meanwhile, Nigeria’s eurobonds saw gains, reflecting investor confidence in the country's debt.