Saudi Arabia, Gulf peers raise interest rates after US Fed hike
Published on: Wednesday 16 September 2026
Saudi Arabia and several Gulf countries raised key interest rates by 25 basis points following the US Federal Reserve's hike, in line with the need to maintain monetary and exchange-rate stability.
News source: https://www.arabnews.com/finance/saudi-arabia-gulf-peers-raise-interest-rates-after-us-fed-hike-3002050