<h1>Central bank MPC keeps policy repo at 5.50%, SDF 5.25%, MSF 5.75%; neutral stance, two members prefer accommodative</h1> The central bank's monetary policy committee held its quarterly meeting and unanimously left the policy repo rate at 5.50%, SDF at 5.25% and MSF/Bank Rate at 5.75%, retaining a neutral stance; two members preferred an accommodative stance. The committee cited a benign inflation outlook-CPI now projected at 2.6% for 2025-26 with downside risks balanced-and a resilient growth outlook, revising real GDP for 2025-26 to 6.8% while noting external and tariff-related downside risks. The committee deferred further action to assess the effects of recent monetary and fiscal measures; minutes due October 15, next meeting in December.