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2026.04.0216:00:00UTC+00Egypt Holds Overnight Lending Rate at 20% Amid Ongoing Inflation Pressures

Egypt’s central bank kept its overnight lending rate unchanged at 20.00% as of 02 April 2026, maintaining one of the highest benchmark levels in the region in an ongoing effort to anchor price stability.

The decision marks a pause in the tightening cycle, with the key lending rate remaining at the same 20.00% level as the previous reading. By holding rates steady, policymakers signal a focus on consolidating earlier moves to curb inflation and support confidence in the domestic currency, while balancing the impact of high borrowing costs on economic activity.

Market participants and investors will be watching upcoming inflation and growth data closely for clues on the central bank’s next steps, as Egypt navigates the trade-off between containing price pressures and sustaining momentum in credit and investment.

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