Turkey central bank stuns market with 500-point rate hike to 50pc ISTANBUL: Turkey’s central bank unexpectedly hiked interest rates by 500 basis points to 50% on Thursday, citing a... Published 22 Mar, 2024 04:57am
World Germany likely to fall into recession: central bank FRANKFURT: German output is likely to shrink slightly in the first quarter, sending Europe’s top economy into... Published 20 Feb, 2024 03:09am
BR Research Forward export hangover The currency is under pressure again. There is dip-by-dip depreciation every day. It has depreciated by 2.9 percent... Published 07 Nov, 2023 08:37am
BR Research Pakistan’s state of statistics: SBP’s timely call “The current state of timeliness…of statistics does not bode well for reform outcomes, policy diagnosis, investment... Published 07 Nov, 2023 08:25am
BR Research Trigger Warning: It starts with the letter ‘T’ No, not TERF. But also,not entirely unrelated to the very relevant debate that is taking place in the country as the... Published 18 Jul, 2023 08:30am
Opinion Digital and payment system in Pakistan: Future landscape Pakistan is at a critical juncture of its journey of digital financial inclusion. It is critical that the Central... Updated 14 Jun, 2023 10:09am
Business & Finance Asian nations to debate Japan’s bid to beef up market safeguards TOKYO: Asian finance leaders gathering in South Korea this week will likely debate ways to beef up safeguards ... Published 02 May, 2023 05:59am
BR Research Will ‘trickle-up’ finance save banks? The central bank marked the beginning of Q4 of fiscal year 2023 by raising the policy rate to 21 percent. With a... Updated 13 Apr, 2023 01:18pm
Business & Finance Brazil reports lower than expected current account deficit in Feb BRASILIA: Brazil posted a lower-than-expected current account deficit in February, showed central bank data on... Published 28 Mar, 2023 06:21am
Business & Finance Next MPC meeting so far scheduled on March 16, says SBP SBP chief spokesperson's statement comes amid widespread speculation the central bank is likely to increase interest rate in off-cycle review Published 23 Feb, 2023 08:38pm
BR Research Handset imports: blacked out! Latest central bank data show that the country’s mobile phone imports have crashed by an even bigger magnitude than... Published 30 Jan, 2023 09:23am
BR Research Country likely to face shortage of pulses? There may be blood on the streets, but Pakistani appetite for pulses appears to be unsatiated. Despite cash margin... Published 13 Jan, 2023 09:01am
BR Research On e-commerce growth The most-recent central bank statistics on digital payments that were made available last week also show strong... Published 28 Dec, 2022 09:17am
BR Research Remittances: Not all doom and gloom The Dar effect on the exchange rate is for everyone to see. The spread between open and interbank markets has... Published 21 Dec, 2022 08:46am
BR Research A forever crisis? Central banks around the world aren’t done tightening yet. Rationalizing their continued rate-hike decisions, bank... Published 15 Dec, 2022 07:30am
Markets SBP suspends authorisation of 2 currency exchange companies over 'serious violations' Central bank advises both firms to strengthen internal control functions, submit report of corrective measures Published 18 Nov, 2022 05:05pm
Markets Indonesia's forex reserves drop to $130.2bn at end-October JAKARTA: Indonesia's foreign exchange reserves dropped to $130.2 billion in October, equal to 5.8 months worth of... Updated 07 Nov, 2022 10:27pm
Business & Finance ECB’s next rate move likely between 50 and 75 bps AMSTERDAM: The European Central Bank (ECB) could hike its interest rates by 75 basis points again at its next policy... Published 31 Oct, 2022 05:55am
Markets Wall St Week Ahead: More worries for US stocks, bonds: Fed ramps up ‘QT’ NEW YORK: As the Federal Reserve accelerates the unwinding of its balance sheet this month, some investors worry ... Published 12 Sep, 2022 06:01am
Business & Finance Roshan Digital Accounts: inflow in July down 25% month-on-month Cumulative inflow hits $4.794 billion in 23 months since start of programme Updated 06 Aug, 2022 04:43pm
BR Research Finding the ideal central banker The government is in the process of finalizing the appointment of SBP Governor, a position that has now been vacant... Updated 27 Jul, 2022 11:14am
BR Research No cure for poor timing? It’s a coincidence from hell that Pakistan’s economy and politics are regressing simultaneously, and at an... Published 27 Jul, 2022 09:07am
BR Research Earnings and repatriation Profit and dividend outflow on foreign direct investment (FDI) increased by around 5 percent in 11MFY22 as per the... Published 26 Jul, 2022 08:40am
Business & Finance Indian rupee snaps 7-day falling streak MUMBAI: The Indian rupee snapped a seven-session falling streak on Tuesday as central bank intervention and gains in... Published 20 Jul, 2022 05:48am
Business & Finance Mera Pakistan Mera Ghar: Applicants in doubt as SBP looks for ‘line of action’ with govt Thousands fear losing deposits after suspension of MPMG Scheme that put further disbursements on hold Published 15 Jul, 2022 03:21pm
Markets European shares climb as Norway oil strike ends PARIS: European shares rallied on Wednesday after Norwegian oil and gas workers ended their strike, easing energy... Published 07 Jul, 2022 05:35am
Business & Finance Malaysia’s ringgit steadies after rate hike BANGKOK: Malaysia’s ringgit pared losses on Wednesday after its central bank hiked its key interest rate for a... Published 07 Jul, 2022 05:35am
Business & Finance Turkish inflation seen above 78% in June, just below 70% at end-2022 ISTANBUL: Turkey’s inflation is expected to rise above 78% in June and it was seen declining to just below 70% by... Published 04 Jul, 2022 12:35pm
Business & Finance Monetary policy: majority expects at least 100bps hike as inflation highest since Dec 2008 Monetary Policy Committee of the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) is currently scheduled to meet on July 7 (Thursday) Published 01 Jul, 2022 07:15pm
Business & Finance China considers longer trading hours for onshore yuan BEIJING/SHANGHAI: China is considering extending its onshore currency trading hours, according to four sources... Published 28 Jun, 2022 06:10am
