SBP likely to raise policy rate to 12%: Bloomberg
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) is likely to raise its policy rate by 50 basis points to 12% at its upcoming monetary policy meeting, due Monday, October 26, according to Bloomberg.
October 23, 2026 (MLN): The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) is likely to raise its policy rate by 50 basis points to 12% at its upcoming monetary policy meeting, due Monday, October 26, according to Bloomberg. The central bank has kept rates unchanged since a hike in April. A broadly stable rupee and rising dollar buffers leave some room for SBP to stay on hold, but persistent above-target inflation, rising inflation e...