The Central Bank of Bahrain (CBB) raised the overnight deposit interest rate by 25 basis points to 4.50% from 4.25%, effective September 17, 2026, as part of measures to maintain monetary and financial stability amid global financial market developments. The CBB had cut the rate by 25 basis points in each of September, October and December 2025, from 5.00% to 4.25%, before holding it unchanged from January through July 2026.
2026-09-16Central Bank of Bahrain
Central Bank of Bahrain Raises Overnight Deposit Rate by 25 Basis Points to 4.50%
The Central Bank of Bahrain (CBB) raised its overnight deposit rate by 25 basis points to 4.50%, effective 17 September 2026, to support monetary and financial stability amid global market developments. The rate had remained at 4.25% from January through July 2026 following three 25-basis-point cuts in late 2025.