MPC Watch: What Will Shape Nigeria’s Next Rate Decision?
As the Central Bank of Nigeria’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) prepares for its upcoming meeting, economic watchers and markets are closely assessing the delicate balance between inflation risks, currency stability, and economic growth.
In this edition of Business Morning Live, Elizabeth Musa speaks with Dr. Temi Adeyemi, Acting Head of Economic Intelligence at Coronation Research, to break down the key macroeconomic indicators shaping the MPC’s next policy direction.
Key Discussion Points:
00:00 – Introduction: The MPC’s Delicate Policy Choice
01:38 – Inflation Trends & Disinflation Outlook (Food vs. Core CPI)
02:36 – Exchange Rate Dynamics & Naira Stability
03:07 – Global Oil Prices & Geopolitical Pressures
03:37 – Fiscal & Election-Related Spending Risks
06:40 – Impact of Monetary Tightening & Rising External Reserves
08:31 – Cost of Borrowing & High Interest Rates on Businesses
10:07 – Global Central Bank Trends (FOMC & ECB Rate Moves)
12:53 – Monetary Policy Transmission into the Real Economy
14:38 – Hold, Hike, or Cut: What the MPC Statement Will Signal
Guest:
Dr. Temi Adeyemi– Acting Head, Economic Intelligence, Coronation Research
Host:
Elizabeth Musa
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