The Central Bank of Kenya’s Monetary Policy Committee held the Central Bank Rate at 8.75% in October 2026, citing contained inflation expectations, exchange-rate stability, and an improved growth outlook. Inflation was 6.8% in September, within the 5%±2.5% target range, while the 2026 growth forecast was raised to 5.0% from 4.9%.
The Central Bank of Poland’s Monetary Policy Council kept interest rates unchanged, including the reference rate at 3.75%, amid higher inflation and uncertainty over economic activity. Consumer price inflation rose to 4.0% year on year in September, while the Council said future decisions would remain data-dependent and reiterated its readiness to intervene in the foreign exchange market.
The Bank of Albania held its base rate at 2.5% and maintained overnight deposit and lending rates at 1.5% and 3.5%, respectively, as inflation averaged 3.3% in July-August and second-quarter growth reached 3.6%. Higher commodity prices and geopolitical tensions have increased inflation risks, strengthening the case for data-dependent future tightening.
The Central Bank of Iceland’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) unanimously held the seven-day term deposit rate at 8.00% in October, citing inflation and inflation expectations that remain too high despite slowing economic activity. Headline inflation reached a two-year high of 5.9%, while underlying inflation remained just above 4%, although inflation is expected to decline fairly rapidly in 2027.
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The Central Bank of Kenya’s Monetary Policy Committee held the Central Bank Rate at 8.75% in October 2026, citing contained inflation expectations, exchange-rate stability, and an improved growth outlook. Inflation was 6.8% in September, within the 5%±2.5% target range, while the 2026 growth forecast was raised to 5.0% from 4.9%.
The Central Bank of Poland’s Monetary Policy Council kept interest rates unchanged, including the reference rate at 3.75%, amid higher inflation and uncertainty over economic activity. Consumer price inflation rose to 4.0% year on year in September, while the Council said future decisions would remain data-dependent and reiterated its readiness to intervene in the foreign exchange market.
The Bank of Albania held its base rate at 2.5% and maintained overnight deposit and lending rates at 1.5% and 3.5%, respectively, as inflation averaged 3.3% in July-August and second-quarter growth reached 3.6%. Higher commodity prices and geopolitical tensions have increased inflation risks, strengthening the case for data-dependent future tightening.
The Central Bank of Iceland’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) unanimously held the seven-day term deposit rate at 8.00% in October, citing inflation and inflation expectations that remain too high despite slowing economic activity. Headline inflation reached a two-year high of 5.9%, while underlying inflation remained just above 4%, although inflation is expected to decline fairly rapidly in 2027.
The Reserve Bank of India’s Monetary Policy Committee unanimously raised the policy repo rate by 25 basis points to 5.50% and adopted a calibrated-tightening stance, although two members preferred neutral. Citing broadening inflation pressures and resilient growth, the committee ruled out near-term cuts and said its next move would be a hike or pause.
The Central Bank of the Dominican Republic (BCRD) raised its monetary policy rate by 25 basis points to 5.50% in September 2026 to anchor inflation expectations and limit second-round effects from persistent supply shocks. Headline inflation eased to 5.13% in August and is expected to return to the 4.0% ± 1.0% target range in the fourth quarter, while 2026 economic growth is projected at around 4.5%.
The Bank of Zambia’s Monetary Policy Committee cut the Monetary Policy Rate by 250 basis points to 10.75% in September 2026, citing lower inflation and support for financing and growth. Inflation fell to 6.1%, within the 6% to 8% target band, while future decisions will reflect inflation and financial stability risks.
The Bank of Mozambique held the MIMO policy rate at 9.25% and approved an 18-month reserve requirement regime allowing banks to deduct eligible local-currency financing for import substitution or export growth, priced at MIMO plus up to 150 basis points. Annual inflation slowed to 6.5% in August, while the economic recovery remained weak and climate and geopolitical risks elevated.
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