The Central Bank of Jordan’s Open Market Operations Committee has announced a 25-basis-point increase in interest rates across all monetary policy instruments. The decision, finalized during the committee’s sixth meeting of 2026, took effect on Monday, September 21, 2026.
In an official statement, the Central Bank explained that the rate hike is intended to maintain monetary stability and enhance the attractiveness of the Jordanian Dinar. The bank stated that the move aligns local interest rates with prevailing trends in regional and international financial markets, while also addressing rising inflationary pressures.
Data provided by the bank indicates that the inflation rate in Jordan reached 2.20 percent during the first eight months of 2026, compared to 1.86 percent during the same period in 2025. Despite these pressures, the bank noted the resilience of the national economy, citing growth in key sectors. Tourism income rose by 2.9 percent to approximately 5.6 billion dollars during the first eight months of the year, while remittances from Jordanians working abroad grew by 14.1 percent to reach 3.0 billion dollars in the first seven months of 2026. Additionally, national exports increased by 7.2 percent, totaling 6.6 billion dollars during the same period.
The Central Bank of Jordan affirmed that it will continue to monitor economic and monetary developments to assess their impact on the national economy, pledging to take necessary measures to ensure ongoing financial and monetary stability.
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