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Finance Headlines Tunisia

Tunisia Central Bank Keeps Key Interest Rate Unchanged at 7% Amid Inflation Risks

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The Central Bank of Tunisia (BCT) has decided to maintain its benchmark interest rate unchanged at 7%, following its Monetary Policy Council meeting held on June 3, 2026. The decision reflects the Bank’s continued cautious stance as it assesses recent economic, monetary and financial developments at both domestic and international levels, particularly evolving inflation trends […]
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Tunisia’s domestic borrowing gamble risks inflation and social unrest

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The Tunisian government plans to seek $3.7 billion in direct financing from the Central Bank of Tunisia (BCT) in 2026, after borrowing $2.3 billion this year to cover urgent debt repayments. Total financing needs are projected at 27 billion dinars, with plans for a 7 billion dinar sukuk issuance, a first for the country. Public […]