Jordan's Strategy to Shield Economy from Regional Turmoil
The article discusses how the Jordanian economy has managed to maintain its financial and monetary stability despite regional challenges. Inflation rates during the first seven months of 2026 reached approximately 2.13%, with an economic growth of 2.93% in the first quarter of the year. It was clarified that the official figures do not reflect the true cost of the increasing disruptions in transportation and supply routes, such as rising shipping and insurance costs and delays in raw materials. These issues put pressure on small and medium-sized enterprises without directly affecting consumer prices. The article emphasizes the need to develop a national index to measure the time taken for economic shocks from abroad to reach consumers, aiming for early intervention and improved risk management. It also highlights the importance of diversifying sources of imports and guiding policies to enhance the capacity to face future disruptions’ costs, thereby turning this stability into a sustainable investment advantage.
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