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  1. IMF and World Bank Annual Meetings in Thailand
  2. Thailand is hosting the Annual Meetings of the World Bank Group and the International Monetary Fund.
  3. Uganda, through its Finance Minister, is participating in the IMF meetings in Thailand and offering tax holidays to Thai investors.

Uganda Central Bank Raises Interest Rate to 12% Amid Currency Slump

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The Bank of Uganda raised its main interest rate by 2.25 percentage points, bringing the rate to 12%, following an emergency meeting. Governor Michael Atingi-Ego announced the move while attending the IMF and World Bank annual meetings in Thailand. The central bank stated the hike was necessary to control inflation and address the slump in the shilling currency.

From businessday.co.za

Why it matters

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The currency weakness was attributed to high global oil prices linked to the Iran war, which increased hard currency demand because Uganda is a net fuel importer. Furthermore, portfolio investors have been pulling out of Ugandan securities.

Uganda's Finance Minister is participating in the IMF meetings in Thailand, where Thailand is hosting the Annual Meetings of the World Bank Group and the International Monetary Fund.

From businessday.co.za

Who's involved

  • UgandaGeopolitical state experiencing currency weakness and inflation concerns.
  • Bank of UgandaCentral bank that implemented the sharp interest rate hike.
  • Michael Atingi-EgoGovernor of the Bank of Uganda who announced the emergency policy meeting.

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Possible knock-on effects

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  • Uganda National Oil CompanySpeculative

    High global oil prices could increase the procurement and operational costs for Uganda National Oil Company.

  • Ministry of FinanceSpeculative

    Debt pressure might force the Ministry of Finance to make fiscal adjustments.

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