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.
Central Banks Face Impossible Choices as Middle East Conflict Drives Oil Prices Higher
Asian central banks struggle to balance inflation and growth as the US-Iran conflict pushes oil past 110 dollars per barrel and threatens global currency stability.
Global Oil Prices Skyrocket as Middle East Conflict Disrupts Energy Supply Chains
Energy markets face a massive 20 percent surge in oil prices as the US-Israel conflict with Iran threatens the Strait of Hormuz and sparks global stagflation fears.