The CBN has set its sights on reducing inflation to single digits in 2026, with Governor Cardoso pledging to anchor price growth on a sustained downward path while maintaining exchange rate stability.
The apex bank projects headline inflation to moderate to an average of 12.94% in 2026, down sharply from 21.26% in 2025 — driven by lower food prices and easing fuel costs.
Cardoso also signalled that interest rates could ease gradually as inflation declines and reforms take hold.
If rates drop, bond prices rise and equities could surge further. The smart money is already positioning.
Do you think the CBN will cut rates before year-end? And how are you positioning your portfolio ahead of a potential rate cut?
The apex bank projects headline inflation to moderate to an average of 12.94% in 2026, down sharply from 21.26% in 2025 — driven by lower food prices and easing fuel costs.
Cardoso also signalled that interest rates could ease gradually as inflation declines and reforms take hold.
If rates drop, bond prices rise and equities could surge further. The smart money is already positioning.
Do you think the CBN will cut rates before year-end? And how are you positioning your portfolio ahead of a potential rate cut?