Congo Central Bank to Intervene to Curb Currency Speculation

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By Antony Sguazzin

January 11, 2026 at 8:34 AM UTC

The central bank of the Democratic Republic of Congo said it plans to continue intervening in the foreign exchange market to curb currency speculation.

The bank said it sold $50 million to commercial lenders on Jan. 8 and will conduct another sale on Monday.