CBS retains monetary policy rate at 1.75% for Q1 2026 |18 December 2025

Governor Abel addressing journalists during the press conference (Photo: Emilie Anacoura

CBS retains monetary policy rate at 1.75% for Q1 2026

By Anika Cathene / CBS press release

The board of the Central Bank of Seychelles (CBS) has decided to maintain the Monetary Policy Rate (MPR) at 1.75% for the first quarter of 2026.

Governor Caroline Abel announced the decision during a press conference held yesterday morning at the bank’s temporary office at Unity House. The decision was taken on Monday.

As a result, the interest rates on the Standing Deposit Facility (SDF) and Standing Credit Facility (SCF) will remain unchanged at 0.25% and 3.25%, respectively.

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