The council left the O/N deposit rate, at the bottom of the "interest rate corridor", at 12.5%.

The council had cut the O/N collateralized loan rate by 100 bp at their previous monthly policy meeting in May, too.

Quick Depo Tender Rate Cut 100 bp

In a statement released after the meeting, the council said it was also warranted to cut the interest rate on the MNB's one-day quick deposits offered at daily tenders by 100 bp to 16%.

The council had cut the rate on the deposits by 100 bp at the policy meeting in May, too.

The deposits were launched in October 2022, initially at a rate of 18%.

The council also decided to reduce the interest rate paid on optional reserves by 100 bp to 16% with effect from June 21.