Zimbabwe's central bank became the first globally to cut interest rates to 30% from 35% following the US-Iran peace deal, which lowered oil prices and supported inflation control in the nation's latest currency attempt.
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John Mushayavanhu
Person · Head_of_state · Zimbabwe · 8 dispatches indexed · last seen Jun 17, 2026
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Zimbabwe cuts rates first globally after US-Iran peace dealCLUB OF MOZAMBIQUE · Jun 17
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Zimbabwe says its currency is deeply undervaluedZimbabwe's central bank governor claims the local currency is undervalued, worth twice its current market price.
Business Insider Africa · Apr 20
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RBZ tames currency volatilityZimbabwe's central bank increased gold reserves 198.7 percent to 4.48 tonnes within two years, Africa's fastest growth, bolstering confidence in the newly launched ZiG currency through over US$1.4 billion in backing and reduced inflation volatility.
The Herald ZW · May 17
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Zimbabwe Banks Clash with Central Bank as High Interest Rates Stall Credit Growth and Economic RecoveryZimbabwe's central bank maintains tight monetary policy with a 35% interest rate to ensure macroeconomic stability, but commercial banks warn this constrains credit growth, stalls economic recovery, and leaves a ZiG1.2 billion lending facility largely unutilized despite sector profitability.
The Zimbabwe Mail · Apr 25
