Kenya: decision to hold rates signals end of easing cycle

With inflation likely to accelerate over the next few months and the current account deficit still a cause for concern, we think the Central Bank of Kenya’s decision to keep its benchmark interest rate on hold at 8.50% today signals an end to the recent easing cycle.

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