CEMAC Banks' Demand for BEAC Liquidity Climbs Further After Policy Easing

Demand for Bank of Central African States (BEAC) liquidity continued to rise after the central bank eased monetary policy. Once again, commercial banks requested more funds than the central bank made available. Banks requested CFA535.5 billion during the BEAC's weekly liquidity injection on July 14, 2026. Despite increasing the amount offered to CFA500 billion, the central bank was unable to meet CFA35.5 billion of demand from banks operating across Cameroon, the Republic of the Congo, Gabon, Equatorial Guinea, Chad, and the Central African Republic. Demand for BEAC refinancing has now increased in three consecutive auctions. Banks requested CFA400 billion on…

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