Tunisia’s central bank maintained its benchmark interest rate at 8%, citing inflationary risks due to potential rises in global commodity prices, water scarcity, and strained public finances. The bank expects inflation to fall to 7% in 2024, down from 9.3% in 2023. Growth is forecasted to rebound in Q3 2024 after sluggish 1% YoY growth in Q2 and 0.3% in Q1. Structural reforms are seen as critical for improving Tunisia’s economic outlook.