Central Bank Reports Q1 2026 Current Account Deficit
The results of the surveys conducted by the Palestinian Central Bureau of Statistics and the Palestine Monetary Authority show that the deficit in the Palestinian current account of the balance of payments for the first quarter of 2026 reached $440 million, marking a 31% increase compared to the previous quarter. This is due to the trade deficit in goods amounting to $1.523 billion, along with a services deficit of $81 million. Additionally, current transfers from abroad rose by 21%, reaching $893 million, with transfers to the government sector remaining stable at $462 million, while transfers to non-governmental sectors increased by 46%.
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