Global Accountants Face Surge in Operating Costs as Middle East Tension Weighs on Economy
The latest ACCA and IMA GECS study reveals rising operational expenses, shifting corporate risks, and cautious optimism driven by the global tech and AI expansion.
SBP Keeps Policy Rate at 11.5% as Private Sector Credit and KSE-100 Post Strong FY2026 Growth
Pakistan’s monetary conditions remained stable in FY2026 as the State Bank maintained the policy rate at 11.5%, private sector credit expanded, money supply increased, and the Pakistan Stock Exchange recorded strong gains.
Market Consensus Points to Rate Hold as SBP Prepares for July Monetary Policy Meeting
Topline Securities survey shows 97 percent of market participants expect State Bank of Pakistan to keep policy rate at 11.5 percent amid global commodity price fluctuations.
World Bank Cuts Global Economic Growth Forecast As Middle East Conflict Triggers Inflation
The World Bank slashes its global economic growth forecast to 2.5 percent for 2026 citing surging energy prices and inflation driven by the Middle East war.
Broad Money Supply in Pakistan Dips Marginally in April After Post Eid Currency Demand Normalizes
State Bank of Pakistan reports total broad money supply M3 settled at forty seven point sixty six trillion rupees in April showing a slight monthly contraction.
Global Interest Rate Cuts Stalled in April as Iran War Sparks New Inflationary Pressures
Central banks worldwide pause interest rate easing as the conflict in Iran drives up energy costs and inflation expectations across G10 and emerging market economies.
ESCAP Projects Pakistan Economic Growth at 2.6 Percent Amid Recovery and Climate Risks
The latest UN ESCAP report forecasts 2.6 percent growth for Pakistan in FY26 while highlighting significant inflation reduction and successful solar energy initiatives.
HBL Manufacturing PMI Falls to 49.9 as Middle East Conflict Triggers Stagflationary Pressures in Pakistan
Pakistan’s manufacturing sector enters contraction for the first time since 2025 as the HBL PMI hits 49.9, driven by surging fuel costs and the US-Iran war.
Pakistan Stock Exchange Rallies as KSE-100 Recovers 900 Points Amid Global Energy Crisis
The PSX benchmark KSE-100 index gains over 900 points as investors react to Middle East geopolitical developments and rising global oil prices impacting the energy sector.
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.