Zambian Kwacha Rebounds as Central Bank Raises Reserve Ratio

  • Currency had already fallen by more than 20% this year
  • Bank of Zambia’s efforts may be short-term, as growth falters
Zambian kwacha banknotes.

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Zambia’s kwacha staged a comeback on Tuesday after the central bank raised the amount of funds that commercial lenders must deposit at the institution.