The announcement by a central bank regarding the short-term interest rate at which it lends to commercial banks. This is the primary tool of monetary policy used to control inflation and stabilize the national economy. Changes in interest rates influence borrowing costs for consumers and businesses, affecting overall spending and investment levels.
Determined by the central bank's governing board after reviewing comprehensive economic data, including inflation trends, GDP growth, and employment figures. The decision is based on the bank's mandate to maintain price stability and support economic growth.
| Date | Actual | Forecast | Surprise |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 11, 2026 | — | 14.00 | — |
| Jul 24, 2026 | 14.00 | 14.00 | 0.00 |
| Jun 19, 2026 | 14.25 | 14.00 | +0.25 |
| Apr 24, 2026 | 14.50 | 14.50 | 0.00 |
| Mar 20, 2026 | 15.00 | 15.00 | 0.00 |
| Feb 13, 2026 | 15.50 | 16.00 | -0.50 |
| Dec 19, 2025 | 16.00 | 16.00 | 0.00 |
| Oct 24, 2025 | 16.50 | 17.00 | -0.50 |
| Sep 12, 2025 | 17.00 | 16.00 | +1.00 |
| Jul 25, 2025 | 18.00 | 18.00 | 0.00 |
| Jun 6, 2025 | 20.00 | 21.00 | -1.00 |
| Apr 25, 2025 | 21.00 | 21.00 | 0.00 |
| Mar 21, 2025 | 21.00 | 21.00 | 0.00 |
| Feb 14, 2025 | 21.00 | 21.00 | 0.00 |
| Dec 20, 2024 | 21.00 | 23.00 | -2.00 |
| Oct 25, 2024 | 21.00 | 20.00 | +1.00 |
| Sep 13, 2024 | 19.00 | 18.00 | +1.00 |
| Jul 26, 2024 | 18.00 | 18.00 | 0.00 |
| Jun 7, 2024 | 16.00 | 16.00 | 0.00 |
| Apr 26, 2024 | 16.00 | 16.00 | 0.00 |
| Mar 22, 2024 | 16.00 | 16.00 | 0.00 |
| Feb 16, 2024 | 16.00 | 16.00 | 0.00 |
| Dec 15, 2023 | 16.00 | 16.00 | 0.00 |
| Oct 27, 2023 | 15.00 | 14.00 | +1.00 |
| Sep 15, 2023 | 13.00 | 13.00 | 0.00 |
| Aug 15, 2023 | 12.00 | 10.00 | +2.00 |
| Jul 21, 2023 | 8.50 | 8.00 | +0.50 |
| Jun 9, 2023 | 7.50 | 7.50 | 0.00 |
| Apr 28, 2023 | 7.50 | 7.50 | 0.00 |
| Mar 17, 2023 | 7.50 | 7.50 | 0.00 |
| Feb 10, 2023 | 7.50 | 7.50 | 0.00 |
| Dec 16, 2022 | 7.50 | 7.50 | 0.00 |
| Oct 28, 2022 | 7.50 | 7.50 | 0.00 |
| Sep 16, 2022 | 7.50 | 7.50 | 0.00 |
| Jul 22, 2022 | 8.00 | 9.00 | -1.00 |
| Jun 10, 2022 | 9.50 | 10.00 | -0.50 |
| May 26, 2022 | 11.00 | 12.00 | -1.00 |
| Apr 29, 2022 | 14.00 | 15.00 | -1.00 |
| Apr 8, 2022 | 17.00 | — | — |
| Mar 18, 2022 | 20.00 | 20.00 | 0.00 |
| Feb 28, 2022 | 20.00 | — | — |
| Feb 11, 2022 | 9.50 | 9.50 | 0.00 |
| Dec 17, 2021 | 8.50 | 8.50 | 0.00 |
| Oct 22, 2021 | 7.50 | 7.25 | +0.25 |
| Sep 10, 2021 | 6.75 | 7.00 | -0.25 |
| Date | First print | Current | Revision |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 19, 2026 | 14.3 | 14.3 | 0 ↓ |
