Questions to Priscilla Muthoora Thakoor, Governor of the BoM

In a meeting on November 12, the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Bank of Mauritius decided to keep the key interest rate at 4.50% per annum. This unanimous decision reflects a wait-and-see approach in light of an uncertain economic environment. According to the MPC, the risks surrounding growth and inflation necessitate a cautious monetary policy aimed at anchoring medium-term inflation expectations. Priscilla Muthoora Thakoor, the Governor of the BoM, addressed the press's questions on Wednesday after announcing the MPC's decision to maintain the rate at 4.50%. Check out this Q&A session.