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.
IMF Commends State Bank of Pakistan as Executive Board Approves 1.32 Billion Dollar Disbursement
The IMF Executive Board praises the State Bank of Pakistan for its proactive monetary policy and approves an immediate 1.32 billion dollar disbursement under EFF and RSF.
Pakistan Broad Money Supply M2 Hits 42.64 Trillion Rupees as Bank Deposits Surge
Broad money M2 in Pakistan increased by 178.91 billion rupees, reaching a total of 42.64 trillion by late April 2026, driven by a significant rise in bank deposits.
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.
State Bank of Pakistan Injects 4.62 Trillion Rupees into Banking System via Open Market Operations
The SBP conducts massive liquidity injections totaling 4.62 trillion rupees through conventional reverse repo and Shariah-compliant OMOs to stabilize the market.
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.
State Bank of Pakistan Increases Policy Rate to 11.5 Percent Amid Rising Global Inflation Risks
The State Bank of Pakistan has raised its benchmark policy rate by 100 basis points to 11.5 percent to counter inflation fueled by Middle East tensions and energy price hikes.
State Bank of Pakistan Faces Critical Interest Rate Decision Amid Iran US Conflict and Inflation Surge
State Bank of Pakistan prepares for a key policy rate meeting as analysts debate a potential rate hike due to rising oil prices and inflation breaching target ranges.
State Bank of Pakistan Mops Up Rs198 Billion Through Open Market Operation to Stabilize Liquidity
The State Bank of Pakistan conducted a Repo Sale mop-up on April 22, 2026, absorbing Rs198 billion from the banking system to manage market liquidity and interest rates.
Pakistan Money Supply Drops as Bank Deposits Decline in April 2026
Broad money (M2) in Pakistan decreased by Rs426.75 billion during the week ending April 10, 2026, driven by a sharp drop in bank deposits despite rising currency in circulation.