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VAT Cuts Lead to Sharp Inflation Drop, RBF Maintains Monetary Policy

  • The Reserve Bank of Fiji maintains its monetary policy due to falling inflation and strong foreign reserves.
  • Annual headline inflation dropped to -3.5% in August, influenced by VAT cuts and bus fare subsidies.
  • Lower prices in food, transport, and fuels offset increases in alcohol and hotel services.
  • Inflationary risks remain due to global tensions and the cyclone season.
  • Fiji’s foreign reserves are strong, and domestic consumption and investment are growing.

Source: fijitimes.com.fj

Note that this post was (partially) written with the help of AI. It is always useful to review the original source material, and where needed to obtain (local) advice from a specialist.



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