The Monetary Policy Committee of the Central Bank of Egypt left its key interest rates unchanged at its meeting on Thursday, September 24, 2026, while the central banks of Sweden and Switzerland kept rates at 1.75% and 0%, respectively.
Egypt’s central bank keeps key interest rates unchanged
The Central Bank of Egypt kept its overnight deposit and lending rates at 19.00% and 20.00%, respectively, and left the main operation rate at 19.50%.
Sweden signals tighter monetary policy
Sweden’s central bank left its policy rate unchanged at 1.75%, but indicated that it would begin tightening monetary policy during the year if its inflation and economic activity forecasts remain unchanged.
The bank said the policy rate may need to rise by more than indicated in its June forecast to keep inflation at around 2%, warning that the risks posed by the war in the Middle East could, individually or collectively, affect inflation and economic activity forecasts.
If there are signs of a larger and more persistent increase in inflation, the bank will raise the policy rate at a faster pace than currently expected
Swiss interest rate remains at 0%
The Swiss National Bank left its key interest rate unchanged at 0%, maintaining its current monetary policy amid mounting inflationary pressures and a weakening Swiss franc.
