The Central Bank of Bahrain (CBB) maintained the overnight deposit interest rate at 4.25% on 29 July 2026, saying the decision followed its review to maintain monetary and financial stability in the Kingdom of Bahrain in light of global financial market developments, after holding the rate at 5.00% in July 2025 and cutting it by 25 basis points each in September, October and December 2025 to 4.25%, where it has remained since January 2026.
Central Bank of Bahrain2026-07-29
Central Bank of Bahrain Holds Overnight Deposit Interest Rate at 4.25%
The Central Bank of Bahrain kept its overnight deposit interest rate unchanged at 4.25% on 29 July 2026 following a review aimed at maintaining monetary and financial stability in the Kingdom of Bahrain amid global financial market developments. The rate has remained at 4.25% since January 2026 after three 25 basis point cuts in September, October and December 2025 from 5.00% in July 2025.