Standard Chartered Forecasts ECB Rate Hike for June Amid Energy Price Pressures
Standard Chartered shifts its ECB outlook to predict a 25 basis point rate hike in June 2026, driven by hawkish policymaker remarks and regional energy costs.
SBP Hikes Policy Rate to 11.5% as Middle East Conflict Ignites Inflation Fears
The State Bank of Pakistan raises interest rates by 100 basis points in its first hike in three years, citing global energy price surges and geopolitical risks.
Weekly Inflation in Pakistan Rises by 1.01 Percent as LPG and Poultry Costs Surge
Pakistan Bureau of Statistics reports a weekly SPI increase of 1.01 percent, driven by a 13.28 percent jump in LPG prices alongside rising costs for chicken and eggs.
ADB Announces Emergency Financial Support for APAC Nations to Counter Middle East Conflict Impact
The Asian Development Bank has launched a fast-disbursing financial package to help member countries mitigate energy price volatility and supply chain disruptions.
Bank of England Pauses Interest Rates at 3.75 Percent Amid Middle East Conflict
The Bank of England holds interest rates steady as Governor Andrew Bailey warns that the U.S.-Israel-Iran conflict could push inflation to 3.5 percent this summer.
Bank of England Pauses Interest Rates at 3.75% as Middle East Conflict Disrupts Inflation Outlook
The Bank of England has opted to hold interest rates at 3.75% following a geopolitical shock in the Middle East, citing concerns that inflation could spike to 3.5% this summer.
Pakistan Inflation Falls Within SBP Target in FY26, Core Inflation Remains Sticky
Pakistan’s headline inflation has eased into the SBP’s 5–7% target range in early FY26, but elevated core inflation highlights lingering structural pressures.
CPI Inflation Rises Moderately with Key Contributions from Health and Education
Pakistan’s CPI inflation stood at 4.1% in July 2025, rising moderately compared to June’s 3.2% and well below last year’s double-digit level. Increases were driven mainly by health, education, and clothing, while perishable food items recorded a notable decline.