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Tag: Central Bank increases Overnight Policy Rate by 100 bps to 8.75-pct

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Central Bank increases Overnight Policy Rate to 8.75-pct

The Monetary Policy Board, at its meeting held yesterday, decided to increase the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) by 100 bps to 8.75%. Standing Deposit Facility Rate (SDFR) and Standing Lending Facility Rate (SLFR), which are linked to OPR with predetermined margins of ± 50 bps, are also increased to 8.25% and 9.25%, respectively. The Board […]

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