State Bank of Pakistan Faces Divided Market Outlook Ahead of April Monetary Policy Decision
As the State Bank of Pakistan prepares for its April 27 Monetary Policy Committee meeting, analysts from AHL and Topline Securities offer differing views on interest rate hikes.
State Bank of Pakistan Scheduled to Review Policy Rate Amid Global Oil Surges and Regional Tensions
The State Bank of Pakistan prepares for its third Monetary Policy Committee meeting of 2026 as market analysts predict a potential interest rate hike driven by crude oil volatility.
State Bank of Pakistan Expected to Maintain Policy Rate at 10.5 Percent Amid Global Uncertainty
Market analysts and financial institutions predict the State Bank of Pakistan will hold the policy rate at 10.5 percent during Monday’s MPC meeting.
SBP Rate Cut Expected as 80% Market Participants See Easing in January 2026
A Topline Pakistan Research survey shows 80% of market participants expect the State Bank of Pakistan to cut interest rates at its January 2026 MPC meeting, with a 50bps reduction seen as the most likely outcome.
PSX Bull Run Continues in 2026 as KSE-100 Index Hits New All-Time High
Pakistan Stock Exchange extends its bullish momentum into 2026 as the KSE-100 Index closes at a new record high, driven by strong institutional buying and rate cut expectations.
State Bank of Pakistan Maintains Policy Rate at 11 Percent Amid Inflation and Economic Challenges
The State Bank of Pakistan has kept its policy rate unchanged at 11 percent, reflecting caution over rising inflation, flood-related disruptions, and weak growth indicators across the national economy.
SBP to Review Policy Rate on October 27: Market Expects Status Quo Amid Inflationary Concerns
The State Bank of Pakistan is set to review its benchmark policy rate on October 27, 2025, with most analysts expecting no change due to inflationary pressures and the economic impact of recent floods.
SBP expected to maintain policy rate at 11% as inflation increases post-floods and recovery begins
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) is expected to keep its policy rate unchanged at 11% in the upcoming MPC meeting, as inflation rises following recent floods and early signs of recovery appear in key sectors.