Central Bank of Bahrain statement
Central Bank data in Bahrain indicates that the economy is experiencing growth in liquidity and banking finance. The money supply increased by 7.76% in August 2026, while private sector credit rose by 6.31% year-over-year. However, the money supply declined to 15.12 billion Bahraini dinars from 15.30 billion dinars in July. This growth reflects the continuous flow of financing to enterprises and non-oil activities, which accounted for 90.1% of GDP during the first quarter of 2026, with the financial and insurance sector contributing 19.7%. As part of its monetary policy, the Central Bank raised the overnight deposit rate by 25 basis points, in tandem with the increase in U.S. interest rates, underscoring the impact of global policies on the Bahraini economy.
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