QCB ups interest rates on Fed hike decision

Mubasher: The Qatar Central Bank (QCB) has increased the interest rates on deposits, following the US Federal Reserve’ decision.

The QCB raised the rates by 25 points to 2.5%, according to an official statement released on Thursday.

The other GCC countries, except Kuwait, have followed the trend. 

On Wednesday, the Fed decided to raise interest rates by 0.25% to a range between 2.25% to 2.5%, a move that was highly expected.

Mubasher Contribution Time: 20-Dec-2018 09:17 (GMT)
Mubasher Last Update Time: 20-Dec-2018 09:24 (GMT)