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AMA Holds Rate for Eighth Meeting, Runoff Starts Oct 1
The Atlantic Monetary Authority held its rate unchanged for an eighth meeting and starts an asset-portfolio runoff on 1 October 2026.
- The AMA Monetary Policy Board's nine members voted unanimously to hold the rate.
- Atlantia's inflation rate fell to 2.4% in August 2026 from 2.7% in July 2026.
- The asset-portfolio runoff begins 1 October 2026.
- The next Monetary Policy Board meeting is scheduled for 15 October 2026.
Decision
The Atlantic Monetary Authority's Monetary Policy Board left its benchmark rate unchanged, marking an eighth consecutive meeting without a change. The nine-member board voted unanimously. The AMA published its statement at 12:00 UTC.
The Board judges that the current level of the benchmark rate remains appropriate.
— Helena Marsh, AMA Governor
Balance Sheet
The AMA will begin reducing its asset portfolio from 1 October 2026. Deputy Governor Piotr Lindqvist said the runoff carries no target portfolio level. Lindqvist said the pace will be reviewed every six months.
A technical normalisation, not a second tightening instrument.
— Piotr Lindqvist, Deputy Governor
Economic Backdrop
Atlantia's economy grew 0.3% quarter-on-quarter in the second quarter of 2026. Unemployment stood at 4.1% in the same quarter. Inflation eased to 2.4% in August 2026 from 2.7% in July 2026.
Market Reaction
The Atlantian mark traded at 1.083 before the statement. The currency was little changed after the announcement.
Next Meeting
The Monetary Policy Board's next meeting is scheduled for 15 October 2026.