Iraq lowers base interest rate

11 April 2010

Iraq's central bank has cut its base interest rate by 100 basis points to 6% from 7% as of April 1, in reaction to subdued inflation, Reuters has reported. A senior advisor at the bank told the news service the move will also encourage private banks to lend to investors and traders and boost the economy.

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