Angola’s central bank kept its key interest rate at 19.5% due to ongoing inflation concerns. Inflation eased slightly to 27.5% in December from 28.4%, while the kwanza strengthened following the central bank’s foreign currency sales. The central bank aims for a 17.5% inflation target for 2025 and projects 3.5% economic growth, though it has not factored in the potential impact of US protectionist policies under President Trump.