Bank deposit rate falls by 9bps in July
The return on bank deposits has decreased by 9 basis points to 3.96% in July 2026 compared to the deposit rate of 4.05% last month, according to the latest official data.
August 18, 2026 (MLN): The return on bank deposits has decreased by 9 basis points to 3.96% in July 2026 compared to the deposit rate of 4.05% last month, according to the latest official data. On a yearly basis, the weighted average rate paid for deposits by the banking sector has decreased by 857bps compared to the return of 12.53% last year. Meanwhile, the lending rate for all scheduled banks stood at 11.94%, dow...