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Mozambique slashes prime lending rate as recession deepens

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  • Central bank lowers prime rate to 16.5% in September from 17.20% in August
  • Borrowing costs remain high despite 10 consecutive policy rate cuts since January

 

MAPUTO, MOZAMBIQUEMozambique has slashed its prime lending rate for September to 16.5%, extending its monetary easing cycle as the country battles recession and fragile political stability.

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