The Central Bank of Jordan’s Open Market Operations Committee decided at its first 2026 meeting to keep the central bank’s main policy rate and all other interest rates on monetary policy instruments unchanged. The decision was framed as reflecting strengthened monetary stability and aimed at keeping the domestic interest rate structure aligned with regional and international financial markets. Foreign reserves rose to more than USD 26 billion by end-January 2026, covering 9.0 months of imports of goods and services. The dollarization rate of deposits fell to 18% by end-November 2025, while 2025 inflation averaged about 1.77%. Banking indicators remained strong, with total bank deposits up 7.2% year on year to JOD 49.8 billion and outstanding credit facilities up 3.3% to JOD 36.2 billion by end-November 2025, alongside high liquidity, solvency and return on capital.
Central Bank of Jordan 2026-01-29
Central Bank of Jordan keeps main policy rate and other monetary policy instrument rates unchanged
The Central Bank of Jordan's Open Market Operations Committee maintained its main policy rate and other interest rates unchanged, citing strengthened monetary stability and alignment with regional and international markets. By end-January 2026, foreign reserves exceeded USD 26 billion, covering 9 months of imports, while banking indicators showed robust growth with total deposits and credit facilities increasing year-on-year.