Pakistan REER Falls to 103.73 in December 2025, Imports Cheaper, Exports Less Competitive
State Bank of Pakistan data shows REER at 103.73 in December 2025, indicating a slightly overvalued currency; NEER falls 0.54% MoM, impacting trade competitiveness.
State Bank of Pakistan Buys $9.7 Billion in Forex Market to Boost Reserves
The State Bank of Pakistan purchased a net $9.7 billion from the domestic foreign exchange market between June 2024 and September 2025, strengthening reserves amid consistent dollar buying.
Asian Currencies Slip as Dollar Strengthens Amid Fed Policy Signals
Emerging Asian currencies weakened against a stronger dollar on Friday as markets digested the US Federal Reserve’s signals on monetary policy, with regional stocks retreating despite recent record highs.