Uganda’s financial markets remained upbeat in July 2025 as the Ugandan Shilling continued its steady appreciation against the US Dollar for the fourth consecutive month. According to the Performance of …
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Uganda’s Economy Gains Momentum in July 2025 as Exports Surge and Inflation Remains Stable
Uganda’s economy registered steady growth in July 2025, demonstrating resilience amid shifting global dynamics and regional trade challenges. According to the Ministry of Finance’s July economic performance report, the country’s …
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EAC Records $0.8 Billion Trade Surplus in Q1 2025 as Intra-African Trade and Exports Surge
The East African Community (EAC) registered a significant economic shift in the first quarter of 2025, posting a trade surplus of USD 0.8 billion. This marks a dramatic turnaround from …
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EAC Sees Surge in Money Supply and Credit Growth Amid Strong Trade Recovery
The East African Community (EAC) is experiencing a wave of financial expansion, with broad money supply increasing by 10.1% in the first quarter of 2025 a sign of rising liquidity …
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How Bank of Uganda’s 10% Lending Rate Cut Will Affect Inflation, Currency & Growth
The Bank of Uganda, on Wednesday last week announced that its Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) reduced the Central Bank Rate (CBR) by 25 basis points to 10%. This is the …
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Uganda’s annual inflation as measured by the Consumer Price Index (CPI) for the 12 months to May 2024 increased to 3.6 percent compared to 3.2 percent registered in the year …
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Inflation is the general increase in the prices of goods and services in the country. It is typically measured by an annual percentage change in the price index such as …