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⚖️ Neutral
Key policy rate kept unchanged
2026-07-09
The National Bank of Serbia has decided to maintain the key policy rate at 5.75%, alongside unchanged deposit and lending facility rates, in response to current inflation trends and international risks. Year-on-year inflation remains within the target range, influenced by global oil prices and domestic measures to stabilize costs.
- Year-on-year inflation reached 3.5% in May, within the target tolerance band of 3.0±1.5%.
- Food prices have shown a year-on-year decline since November 2025, contributing to a potential disinflationary effect.
- The geopolitical situation, particularly the Middle East conflict, continues to pose risks to global economic stability, prompting a cautious monetary policy approach.
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⚡ Rate Holdmp_interest_rate
"At its meeting today, the NBS Executive Board voted to keep the key policy rate at 5.75%."