CBN holds rates as inflation cools for a third month
The MPC left the benchmark unchanged, betting that a steadier naira does more for prices than another hike. What it means for the street rate this week.
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Official window against the street, with the spread made visible — because the gap between the two numbers is the number that matters.
| Currency | Official | Parallel | Spread | 24h |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🇺🇸US Dollar | ₦1,478.20 | ₦1,542.00 | ₦63.80 | ▲ 0.4% |
| 🇬🇧British Pound | ₦1,878.10 | ₦1,958.30 | ₦80.20 | ▼ 0.1% |
| 🇪🇺Euro | ₦1,596.60 | ₦1,665.40 | ₦68.80 | ▲ 0.3% |
| 🇨🇦Canadian Dollar | ₦1,081.60 | ₦1,128.10 | ₦46.50 | ▼ 0.2% |
| 🇨🇳Chinese Yuan | ₦204.30 | ₦213.10 | ₦8.80 | ▲ 0.1% |
| 🇦🇪UAE Dirham | ₦402.50 | ₦419.90 | ₦17.40 | ▲ 0.2% |
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The MPC left the benchmark unchanged, betting that a steadier naira does more for prices than another hike. What it means for the street rate this week.
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