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2026.04.0216:00:00UTC+00Egypt Holds Benchmark Interest Rate at 19% Amid Ongoing Inflation Concerns

The Central Bank of Egypt has kept its key interest rate unchanged at 19.00%, according to data updated on 2 April 2026. The decision leaves the benchmark rate at the same level as the previous reading, signaling a continued tight monetary stance.

Maintaining the rate at 19.00% suggests policymakers remain focused on containing inflationary pressures and stabilizing the currency, even as high borrowing costs weigh on economic activity. With no change this time, markets are likely to look for further guidance from the central bank on the outlook for inflation, growth, and any potential timing of future policy moves.

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