Central Bank Watch
Pakistani Central Bank Interest Rate Hike
October 26, 2026
The State Bank of Pakistan’s policy interest rate was raised 50 basis points to 12.0% by a vote of 9-1. This was the first increase since a 100 basis point increase back in April, which in turn represented a trend reversal from a previous rate cutting cycle that began in June 2024 at 22% and […] More
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Oil Prices Lower as Last October Week Kicks Off and Dollar Up Especially Against Brazilian Real
October 26, 2026
(116) Oil prices remain a key driver of economic life around the world. At $115.2 and $101.9 per barrel, Brent and West Texas Intermediate crude costs remain above the $100/barrel threshold, but they are 1.3% and 2.0% below pre-weekend closing levels amid reports of some back-channel diplomatic efforts and news of near-normal traffic through the […] More
