Angola’s central bank delivered a 125-basis-point rate cut to 15.75% in July 2026, its largest since 2023, as inflation hit an 11-year low of 10.11%.
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Key Facts
—The Decision. The Banco Nacional de Angola cut its benchmark rate by 125 basis points from 17.0% to 15.75% on 14 July 2026.
—Inflation Context. Annual inflation fell to 10.11% in June 2026, an 11-year low, down from nearly 30% in mid-2024.
—Growth Engine. Non-oil sectors expanded by 6.2% in the first quarter of 2026, driving overall GDP growth of 5.3%.
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