The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Central Bank of Egypt has decided to keep key interest rates unchanged at its meeting on April 2, 2026, as policymakers continue to monitor inflation trends and economic conditions.
The central bank maintained the overnight deposit rate at 19.0%, the overnight lending rate at 20.0%, and the main operation rate at 19.5%. The discount rate was also left unchanged at 19.5%.
The decision reflects the MPC’s assessment of recent inflation developments and expectations, with the committee opting to hold rates steady in light of current economic indicators and the evolving outlook since its previous meeting.
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