DR Congo’s central bank, under Governor Andre Wameso, forecast inflation will decline to ca. 8% by year-end from 24% in 2023, nearing the 7% target. Wameso said the current real interest rate of 17% is excessively high and constrains franc-denominated financing. The bank may cut rates in October for the first time since raising the policy rate to 25% in 2023. Plans under review include allowing individuals to invest in government securities and issuing long-term local-currency debt to establish a yield curve.