Rwanda Central Bank Raises Policy Rate to 7.25% to Curb Inflation

The central bank of Rwanda (BNR) has increased its key policy interest rate by 50 basis points to 7.25%, up from 6.75%, in a bid to contain inflationary pressures and keep price growth within the central bank’s target range of 2% to 8%. The decision was announced during the first-quarter 2026 (…)