SBP Keeps Policy Rate at 11.5% as M2 Contracts 5.3% in Early FY2027
SBP maintained the policy rate at 11.5% on September 14 as broad money contracted 5.3% in early FY2027 amid seasonal credit repayments and oil price risks.
Fitch Sees Downside Risk To $87 Per Barrel Brent Oil Forecast For 2026
Fitch Ratings says its $87 per barrel average Brent oil price forecast for 2026 faces increasing downside risks as oil supplies remain relatively comfortable, inventories stay elevated and Middle Eastern production could recover rapidly if shipping disruptions ease.
PSX KSE-100 Index Gains Marginally as Energy Volatility Triggers Late Profit Taking
The PSX KSE-100 index posted minor gains as early market optimism faded due to shifting global oil prices and delays surrounding the national refinery policy.
PSX Stages Recovery as KSE-100 Index Surges 2800 Points to Cross 178000 Level
Pakistan Stock Exchange recovers strongly as the KSE-100 Index gains 2,837 points following diplomatic comments and stabilization in global oil markets.
World Bank Warns Middle East Conflict Triggers 40% Oil Price Surge and Global Supply Chain Crisis
The World Bank Group is preparing a coordinated financial support package for emerging markets as the Middle East conflict drives up energy, fertilizer, and logistics costs globally.
Indian Financials Face Record $5.6 Billion Foreign Selloff Amid Global Energy Crisis and HDFC Governance Shift
Foreign portfolio investors offloaded 527.04 billion rupees in Indian equities during early March 2026, driven by rising oil prices and corporate governance concerns at HDFC Bank.