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The Jordanian Investor Confidence Index, issued by the Jordan Strategy Forum, rose 21.9% in the second quarter of 2026, reaching 186.6 points, compared with 153.1 points in the first quarter.

The Economic Activity Confidence Index rose 74.3% in the second quarter, reaching 200 points, up from 114.7 points in the first quarter and marking its highest quarterly level in the past three years.

Real GDP growth reached 3% in the second quarter of 2026, compared with 2.8% during the same quarter of 2025 and 2.9% in the first quarter of 2026.

The general budget deficit, after grants, stood at approximately JD557 million in the second quarter, down from JD722 million in the first quarter of the year.

Foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows reached approximately JD458 million in the second quarter, marking the second-highest quarterly level recorded over the past three years.

The interest-rate differential between the Jordanian dinar and the US dollar stood at 2.0 percentage points during the second quarter.

The Amman Stock Exchange index rose by 305 points, reaching 7,517 points in the second quarter, compared with 7,212 points in the first quarter.

According to the Jordan Strategy Forum, the index reflects ongoing efforts to attract investment to the Kingdom and improve the business environment, contributing to higher living standards for Jordanians.

//Petra// AK