The Open Market Operations Committee at the Central Bank of Jordan (CBJ) decided on Thursday to keep the "Main Policy Rate" unchanged at its current level of 5.75%. The committee also maintained the interest rates on other monetary policy instruments at their current levels without change.
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This decision comes as part of the CBJ’s commitment to maintaining monetary stability, contributing to banking and financial stability in the Kingdom, preserving the attractiveness of the Jordanian Dinar, and ensuring alignment between the domestic interest rate structure and its regional and international counterparts.
Economic Indicators and Resilience
The Committee emphasized its continuous monitoring of regional and global economic developments, particularly amid rising uncertainty and its potential impact on the national economy. The Committee expressed confidence in the economy's resilience, noting the CBJ's readiness to take timely and appropriate measures to safeguard stability.
Key Financial Highlights:
Foreign Currency Reserves: Reached approximately $28.2 billion by the end of February 2026, covering nearly 9.9 months of the Kingdom's imports of goods and services.
Dollarization Rate: Dropped to 17.7% in January 2026, reflecting increased confidence in the Jordanian Dinar.
Inflation Rate: Remained at moderate levels of 1.11% during the first two months of 2026.
Banking Sector: Stress tests confirm the banking system's ability to operate efficiently with comfortable levels of capital adequacy, liquidity, and profitability.
Growth and Sectoral Performance
Latest economic data reveals positive trends across various sectors:
Tourism Income: Increased by 7.6% in 2025 to $7.8 billion, reaching $1.2 billion in the first two months of 2026.
Expatriate Remittances: Rose by 4.5% in 2025 to $4.5 billion, with an 11.9% increase in January 2026 ($373.6 million).
Total Exports: Grew by 10.1% in 2025, totaling $14.9 billion.
Foreign Direct Investment (FDI): Net inflows jumped by 27.7% during the first three quarters of 2025, reaching $1.5 billion.
The national economy continued its gradual improvement, with the economic growth rate rising from 2.56% in 2024 to 2.75% during the first three quarters of 2025. The economy is expected to maintain this growth trajectory throughout 2025, reflecting its ability to sustain stability despite regional and global challenges.
