Navigating inflationary waters Bank of Uganda Deputy Governor, Micheal Atingi- Ego shares the story of Uganda’s monetary policy in 2024, which he says was one of cautious optimism and strategic actions, which helped keep core inflation (excluding volatile items like food crops and energy) stable. The BoU began the year with a Central Bank Rate (CBR) of 9.5%, gradually increasing it to 10.25% by April, before cautiously easing it to 9.75% by November. This signalled a balanced approach to maintaining monetary stability amidst external and domestic challenges. Concerns about exchange rate volatility, driven by the repositioning of yield-seeking offshore investors…
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