Central Bank of Iran

Iran determined to ditch US dollar in trade: CBI governor

De-dollarization is a strategic policy pursued by the Central Bank of Iran (CBI), says CBI Governor Mohammadreza Farzin.

Financial Markets

Iran seeking to ditch US dollar

The Central Bank of Iran is planning to hold an event in Tehran to discuss international monetary relations and de-dollarization, the CBI deputy for international affairs, Mohsen Karimi, said.

Financial Markets

Interest rates in Iran rise to all time high of 25%

Some state banks have started offering higher interest rates on deposits even though the Central Bank of Iran has not yet approved the increase, media reports in Tehran said Monday.

Financial Markets

Iran limits foreignes’ access to banking services

The Central Bank of Iran (CBI) has confirmed reports it has restricted the access of foreign nationals living in the country to various banking services.

Financial Markets

Report says Iran’s GDP rose by 43.7% last year

Figures by the Central Bank of Iran (CBI) show that the country’s gross domestic product (GDP) increased by nearly a half in the calendar year to March this year.

Macro Economy

Central Bank of Iran allocates $15bn to imports of essential goods

The Central Bank of Iran has provided $15 billion for the import of essential goods in the first four months of the current Iranian year (March 21-July 22), 27% more than the corresponding period of last year.

Macro Economy

Iran’s external debt at $9.3 billion

Iran’s external debt increased to $9.3 billion by the end of the ninth Iranian calendar month to Dec. 20, the Central Bank of Iran reported. The debt is 3.5% or $317 million higher compared to the beginning of the current fiscal year last March.

Macro Economy

Central Bank of Iran foreign assets rise about 18% yoy

Total CBI assets reached 9,239.9 trillion rials ($37.7b) in the first nine months of current fiscal year, registering 20.2% growth year-on-year and up 15.6% when compared to the end of the previous fiscal in March 2020.

Macro Economy

Coronavirus caused Iran’s quarter GDP to shrink by 0.6%: CBI

The Central Bank of Iran (CBI) says COVID-19, the disease caused by the coronavirus pandemic, was to blame for a 0.6-percent contraction in the country’s gross domestic product (GDP) without oil in the fiscal year quarter ending June 20.

Macro Economy

Iran gains over $2 billion from domestic bonds: CBI

The Central Bank of Iran (CBI) says domestic bonds issuance that began in early June has earned the government more than $2.1 billion in new resources.

Macro Economy