Kuwait’s M2 money supply growth eased to 1.23% year-over-year in August 2026, down from a previously reported 1.86% on the same year-over-year basis, according to data updated on 22 September 2026. Both the current and previous readings compare changes in August M2 levels to those of August a year earlier.
The moderation in M2 growth suggests a softer expansion in the broad money base, which typically reflects a combination of banking sector liquidity, deposit growth and credit dynamics. While still positive, the deceleration from 1.86% to 1.23% may indicate a more cautious financial environment or a normalization in monetary conditions compared with the prior year’s momentum. Investors and policymakers will likely watch upcoming data closely to gauge whether this slowdown in monetary expansion persists in the months ahead.