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Bank of Tanzania Sets Key Policy Rates for Q2 2026

Type: central_bankConfidence: 0.9Verified: drop
Central bank policy rates directly influence the cost of borrowing and lending within an economy, impacting liquidity, inflation expectations, and the attractiveness of local assets for foreign investors.

Transmission path

Central bank policy rates directly influence the cost of borrowing and lending within an economy, impacting liquidity, inflation expectations, and the attractiveness of local assets for foreign investors.

Market mechanism

Central bank policy rates directly influence the cost of borrowing and lending within an economy, impacting liquidity, inflation expectations, and the attractiveness of local assets for foreign investors.

Extended read

The Bank of Tanzania (BoT) has announced its key policy rates for the second quarter of 2026. The Central Bank Rate is set at 5.75%, while the Re-discount Rate stands at 8.25%. In the money markets, the 7-Day Interbank Cash Market (IBCM) Weighted Average Rate was recorded at 5.54% on May 22, 2026. The Overnight IBCM Weighted Average Rate was 5.00% on May 19, 2026, with a transaction volume of TZS 500 million. These rates are crucial for guiding liquidity and credit conditions in the Tanzanian economy.

Exposed assets

TZS · Tanzanian Bonds

Countries: Tanzania

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