The Central Bank of the Dominican Republic (BCRD) raised its monetary policy rate by 25 basis points to 5.50% in September 2026 to anchor inflation expectations and limit second-round effects from persistent supply shocks. Headline inflation eased to 5.13% in August and is expected to return to the 4.0% ± 1.0% target range in the fourth quarter, while 2026 economic growth is projected at around 4.5%.
The Bank of Zambia’s Monetary Policy Committee cut the Monetary Policy Rate by 250 basis points to 10.75% in September 2026, citing lower inflation and support for financing and growth. Inflation fell to 6.1%, within the 6% to 8% target band, while future decisions will reflect inflation and financial stability risks.
The Bank of Mozambique held the MIMO policy rate at 9.25% and approved an 18-month reserve requirement regime allowing banks to deduct eligible local-currency financing for import substitution or export growth, priced at MIMO plus up to 150 basis points. Annual inflation slowed to 6.5% in August, while the economic recovery remained weak and climate and geopolitical risks elevated.
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka held the Overnight Policy Rate at 8.75%, judging that the effects of its May tightening and other measures had largely materialised. Headline inflation reached 8.0% in August and is expected to remain in high single digits through the first quarter of 2027 before easing toward the 5% target, with the central bank remaining data-dependent amid geopolitical and climate-related risks.
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The Central Bank of the Dominican Republic (BCRD) raised its monetary policy rate by 25 basis points to 5.50% in September 2026 to anchor inflation expectations and limit second-round effects from persistent supply shocks. Headline inflation eased to 5.13% in August and is expected to return to the 4.0% ± 1.0% target range in the fourth quarter, while 2026 economic growth is projected at around 4.5%.
The Bank of Zambia’s Monetary Policy Committee cut the Monetary Policy Rate by 250 basis points to 10.75% in September 2026, citing lower inflation and support for financing and growth. Inflation fell to 6.1%, within the 6% to 8% target band, while future decisions will reflect inflation and financial stability risks.
The Bank of Mozambique held the MIMO policy rate at 9.25% and approved an 18-month reserve requirement regime allowing banks to deduct eligible local-currency financing for import substitution or export growth, priced at MIMO plus up to 150 basis points. Annual inflation slowed to 6.5% in August, while the economic recovery remained weak and climate and geopolitical risks elevated.
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka held the Overnight Policy Rate at 8.75%, judging that the effects of its May tightening and other measures had largely materialised. Headline inflation reached 8.0% in August and is expected to remain in high single digits through the first quarter of 2027 before easing toward the 5% target, with the central bank remaining data-dependent amid geopolitical and climate-related risks.
The Reserve Bank of Australia unanimously raised the cash rate target by 25 basis points to 4.60% on 29 September, citing persistently high inflation and materialising upside risks despite signs of slowing growth. It signalled further tightening if needed, guided by incoming data and evolving risks.
The Bank of Jamaica (BOJ) unanimously raised its policy rate by 50 basis points to 6.0% from September 29, 2026, to limit second-round inflation effects amid elevated commodity and agricultural prices. Headline inflation reached 7.9% in August, above the 4.0%-6.0% target range for a third consecutive month, and is expected to return to target by mid-2027.
The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe’s Monetary Policy Committee cut the Bank policy rate by 250 basis points to 27.5% with immediate effect, describing the move as a realignment rather than monetary easing. It also lowered the Targeted Finance Facility rate to 12.5% and capped banks’ all-inclusive on-lending rate to productive sectors at 22.5%, while leaving statutory reserve requirements unchanged.
The Bank of Mexico unanimously held the overnight interbank interest rate target at 6.50%, citing continued disinflation, expected economic slack and limited demand pressures, while maintaining an upward bias in inflation risks. Headline inflation is projected to converge to the 3% target in the fourth quarter of 2027.
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