Nigerian naira weakness likely to prompt rate hike tomorrow

We think that the Central Bank of Nigeria will respond to the recent slump in the naira by raising interest rates tomorrow. Our best guess is that interest rates will rise from 12.00% to 13.50%, but there is certainly scope for an even bigger hike.


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