{"id":78932,"date":"2024-10-18T11:21:00","date_gmt":"2024-10-18T11:21:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/namibia\/all-news\/more-money-in-namibian-pockets-amid-repo-rate-slash"},"modified":"2024-10-18T11:21:00","modified_gmt":"2024-10-18T11:21:00","slug":"more-money-in-namibian-pockets-amid-repo-rate-slash","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/namibia\/all-news\/more-money-in-namibian-pockets-amid-repo-rate-slash","title":{"rendered":"More money in Namibian pockets amid repo rate slash"},"content":{"rendered":"

Africa-Press – Namibia. <\/strong><\/span>The Bank of Namibia\u2019s decision yesterday to cut the interest rate by 25 basis points to 7.25% is expected to provide relief for consumers and businesses alike.<\/b><\/p>\n

Yesterday\u2019s repo rate cut was the second rate cut announced by Bank of Namibia (BoN), with the first one taking place in August.<\/p>\n

This brings the prime lending rate at commercial banks to 11%.<\/p>\n

Experts say the rate cut was expected and signals good returns for consumers and businesses.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe 25 basis point rate cut will likely stimulate consumer spending and business investment as borrowing costs decline,\u201d Almandro Jansen, a junior analyst at Simonis Storm Securities, says.<\/p>\n

However, he says the full impact may take time to materialise due to the usual lag in monetary policy transmission.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhile this easing should support domestic economic growth, global demand conditions and external factors will still heavily influence Namibia\u2019s overall economic trajectory,\u201d Jansen says.<\/p>\n

Economist Joseph Sheehama says the rate cut will relieve the financial pressure on all Namibians.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis will make things a little bit easier for the lower-income group or for consumers who are truly having a hard time making ends meet when it comes to paying their debts,\u201d he says.<\/p>\n

INFLATION<\/p>\n

!Gawaxab yesterday said the repo rate cut decision was influenced by the growing momentum in the international monetary policy easing cycle, the retreat in domestic inflation over the medium term, along with the recent downside surprise in the September inflation print.<\/p>\n

\u201cWith the latest projections indicating a lower and well-contained trajectory for inflation over the medium term, and with international reserves at a level deemed robust, the Monetary Policy Committee unanimously decided to reduce the repo rate by 25 basis points to 7.25% per annum, effective immediately,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, Jansen says the rate cut is unlikely to create immediate inflationary pressure given that headline inflation has moderated to 3.4% in September.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe current low-inflation environment provides room for further rate cuts without stoking significant inflation concerns.<\/p>\n

However, Namibia\u2019s reliance on imports, particularly for essential goods, means global supply chain disruptions or commodity price swings could still pose risks to the inflation outlook,\u201d he says.<\/p>\n

He says balancing the need for domestic economic support with potential external risks will be key in the central bank\u2019s approach going forward.<\/p>\n

SOUTH AFRICAN RATE<\/p>\n

Yesterday\u2019s rate cut brought Namibia\u2019s rate now 75 basis points lower than South Africa\u2019s, which is at 8%.<\/p>\n

Jansen says this rate differential may not raise immediate concerns as Namibian government bond yields in certain maturities are higher than South Africa\u2019s, which provides a cushion by attracting investors seeking higher returns.<\/p>\n

\u201cThese higher yields can help compensate for the lower repo rate, making Namibian debt competitive in comparison.<\/p>\n

However, while Namibia\u2019s higher yields are appealing, other factors such as market liquidity and sovereign risk remain important considerations,\u201d he says.<\/p>\n

South Africa\u2019s bond market is much larger and more liquid, which can be a draw for institutional investors who prioritise ease of trading.<\/p>\n

Nevertheless, Jansen says Namibia\u2019s solid fiscal position and foreign reserves provide stability, allowing the central bank to cut rates without the risk of significant capital outflows.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe higher yields in Namibia, combined with these stabilising factors, ensure that the current rate differential does not pose an immediate threat to financial stability,\u201d he says.<\/p>\n

WAY FORWARD<\/p>\n

In its base case, Simonis Storm anticipates a total of 100 basis points of additional rate cuts going forward, bringing the total reduction to 150 basis points.<\/p>\n

\u201cWith 50 basis points already cut in recent months, we expect further reductions in line with the current low inflation environment and subdued economic growth.<\/p>\n

This easing should provide additional support for domestic demand and investment,\u201d Jansen says.<\/p>\n

However, the pace of future cuts would depend on how inflation evolves in the coming months.<\/p>\n

\u201cIf inflation remains well-contained, further easing is likely. But if global inflationary pressures arise whether from energy prices or supply chain issues, the central bank may need to slow the pace of cuts to maintain price stability. For now, the balance of risks leans toward further cuts, as economic conditions continue to warrant accommodative policy,\u201d Jansen says.<\/p>\n

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