FX.co ★ Egypt Holds Benchmark Interest Rate at 19% as Policy Pause Extends

Egypt’s central bank has left its key interest rate unchanged at 19.00%, according to data updated on 20 August 2026, maintaining its previously set level and extending a period of policy stability.

The decision to keep the benchmark rate steady suggests policymakers are opting for continuity after earlier tightening that brought the rate up to 19.00%. With the indicator unchanged, investors and businesses face a predictable cost of borrowing environment for now, while markets look ahead to future signals on the central bank’s stance.