Economics

Rwanda’s Central Bank Cuts Benchmark Rate to Record Low

  • Central bank rate cut to 4.5% from 5% to stimulate economy
  • Government sees 2020 economic growth slowing to 3.5%
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Rwanda’s central bank reduced its benchmark interest rate for the first time in about a year and lowered cash reserve requirements for banks to stimulate output amid the Covid-19 shock to the economy.