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.
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.
The Tightrope Economy: Pakistan Between External Shock, IMF Discipline, and a Narrowing Growth Path
Pakistan’s economy enters a constrained phase under IMF discipline as rising oil prices, inflation pressures, and external vulnerabilities narrow the country’s growth path and policy flexibility.
State Bank of Pakistan Expected to Keep Policy Rate at 10.5% as Oil Prices and Regional Tensions Pressure Inflation
Pakistan’s central bank is widely expected to keep the policy rate unchanged at 10.5% as rising global energy prices, regional tensions, and inflation risks limit the space for further monetary easing.
Treasury Bill Yields Rise After SBP Holds Policy Rate, Government Raises Rs823 Billion
Pakistan raises Rs823 billion in its first T-bill auction after SBP keeps the policy rate unchanged, with yields climbing up to 39 basis points and approaching the 10.50% benchmark.
Pakistan Inflation Rises to 5.8% in January as Price Pressures Persist
Pakistan’s consumer price inflation rose to 5.8% year-on-year in January 2026, with monthly inflation increasing by 0.4%, according to data released by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics.
Pakistan SBP Maintains Benchmark Interest Rate at 10.5% Amid Stable Growth Outlook
The State Bank of Pakistan keeps its policy rate unchanged at 10.5% in its first 2026 MPC meeting, citing steady inflation, improving economic growth, and resilient external accounts.
Pakistan Central Bank Expected to Cut Interest Rates by 50bps Amid Easing Inflation
A Reuters poll shows most analysts expect the State Bank of Pakistan to cut its policy rate by 50 basis points as inflation moderates, reserves improve and the rupee stabilises, despite lingering risks.
SBP Likely to Cut Policy Rate by 50bps Amid Falling Inflation and Stronger FX Reserves
A Reuters poll shows most analysts expect the State Bank of Pakistan to cut its policy rate by 50 basis points on Jan 26, supported by easing inflation, stronger reserves and a stabilising rupee, despite lingering risks.
Defying the Consensus: What Drove the SBP’s Unexpected 50bps Rate Cut
The State Bank of Pakistan surprised financial markets by cutting its policy rate by 50 basis points despite expectations of no change. This article breaks down the inflation outlook, growth signals, external sector risks, and fiscal challenges that shaped the central bank’s decision and what it means for Pakistan’s economic trajectory.