The Central Bank of Jordan released remarks by Governor Dr. Adel Al-Sharkas during a lecture at the American University of Madaba on monetary policy and macroeconomic stability, highlighting a shift to gradual monetary easing from September 2024 alongside indicators pointing to continued monetary and banking stability. Key metrics cited included foreign reserves exceeding USD 24 billion, covering more than seven months of imports, and a decline in the dollarization rate to 18.2% by end-September 2025. Inflation was described as contained and stabilised near 2% in the first three quarters of 2025, while policy rates on monetary policy instruments have been cut five times since September 2024 for a cumulative 150 basis points. The governor also pointed to growth in digital payments to around 31 billion by end-September 2025, economic growth of 2.8% in the second quarter of 2025, foreign direct investment exceeding USD 1 billion with 36.4% growth in the first half of 2025, and a 6.5% rise in tourism income during the first ten months of 2025. During the visit, the Central Bank of Jordan and the American University of Madaba signed a memorandum of understanding to cooperate on scientific research and student capacity-building linked to employment in the financial and banking sector. The remarks also referenced ongoing economic reforms under an International Monetary Fund-supported programme and preparations for a second executive programme for 2026 to 2029 under the economic modernisation vision.

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