Key US inflation measure posts largest annual increase in three years Published 29 May, 2026 01:43am Core PCE inflation advances 3.3% on year-over-year basis, versus Fed's 2% target
Fitch affirms Pakistan’s credit rating at ‘B-’ Updated 14 Apr, 2026 09:15am ISLAMABAD: Fitch Ratings has affirmed Pakistan’s Long-Term Foreign-Currency Issuer Default Rating (IDR) at ‘B-’ with...
Fitch Ratings affirms Pakistan’s long-term debt ratings at B-, outlook stable Published 13 Apr, 2026 04:44pm Says Pakistan’s ceasefire diplomacy could yield strategic gains amid external pressures
Aurangzeb departs for World Bank Group-IMF Spring Meetings 2026 Updated 11 Apr, 2026 03:46pm During his visit, Aurangzeb will represent Pakistan at events organised by the IMF and the World Bank Group
Cruise operator Carnival cuts annual profit forecast Published 31 Mar, 2026 05:24am BENGALURU: Carnival Corp cut its annual profit forecast on Friday, as higher fuel costs pressure the cruise...
Oil shock from ME tensions threatens to widen Pakistan’s C/A Updated 26 Mar, 2026 04:28pm Analysts say Pakistan remains highly vulnerable to energy shocks
Long war may undercut global economy, analysts warn Published 18 Mar, 2026 04:35am PARIS: Almost three weeks into the Middle East war, analysts fear that a long-drawn out conflict and the associated...
Gulf carriers resume limited flights, but missile fire fuels uncertainty Published 06 Mar, 2026 11:47am Abu Dhabi-based Etihad said on Friday it would resume a limited flight schedule through March 19
Indonesian media report Fitch cuts Indonesia rating outlook to negative Published 04 Mar, 2026 11:15am Fitch did not immediately respond to Reuters calls and e-mails seeking confirmation
India’s 2026/27 budget shows slowing pace of fiscal consolidation, says Fitch Published 02 Feb, 2026 11:02am In its 2026/27 budget, the government will target a debt-to-GDP ratio of 55.6%
Fitch Ratings affirms long-term debt ratings at ‘B-’, assigns recovery rating of ‘RR4’ Published 22 Jan, 2026 04:57am ISLAMABAD: Fitch Ratings has affirmed Pakistan’s long-term debt ratings at ‘B-’ and assigned a Recovery Rating...
Fitch Ratings affirms Pakistan’s long-term debt ratings at B- Updated 21 Jan, 2026 09:34pm ‘B’ ratings indicate material default risk present, but limited margin of safety remains
Pakistan’s economy in 2025: Strong remittances fueled imports but exports suffered Updated 14 Jan, 2026 06:40pm There continues to be a reliance on imports for consumption rather than investment in export-oriented industries
Retail investors drive 40% rally at PSX: Bloomberg Updated 19 Nov, 2025 10:12pm Rising inflation, regional tensions could weigh on sentiments
Italy wins Fitch rating upgrade on fiscal performance, political stability under Meloni Published 20 Sep, 2025 01:39pm ROME: Italy won a clear rating boost on Friday when Fitch upgraded the creditworthiness of the euro zone’s...
Fitch says Nepal’s political unrest risks economic outlook, credit metrics Published 19 Sep, 2025 09:30am Calm has returned, but we believe the violence has dampened near-term growth prospects by curbing normal economic activity
Fitch raises India growth forecast after strong second-quarter Published 10 Sep, 2025 12:21pm MUMBAI: Fitch Ratings has raised its forecast for India’s economic growth for the current fiscal year to 6.9% from...
Fitch keeps India rating, flags high debt, US tariff risks Published 25 Aug, 2025 04:34pm Credit-rating firm Fitch maintained India’s sovereign rating at ‘BBB-’ on Monday, citing levels of fiscal deficits...
Pakistan’s real GDP growth to accelerate to 3.5% by 2027, Fitch says Updated 18 Aug, 2025 09:29pm Pakistan banks set to benefit from better opportunities to generate business volumes due to improving operating conditions amid receding macroeconomic headwinds, rating agency says
Fitch downgrades Afreximbank to one notch above ‘junk’ Published 04 Jun, 2025 02:45pm LONDON: Fitch downgraded Afreximbank’s credit rating to one notch above junk on Wednesday, with a negative outlook,...
Fitch upgrades Pakistan’s rating: macroeconomic stabilisation acknowledged Updated 30 May, 2025 10:49am Monthly Economic Update released by Finance Division says fiscal indicators demonstrate enhanced management discipline
Fitch forecasts Pakistan rupee at 285 against US dollar by June, 295 by FY26 end Updated 22 Apr, 2025 11:00pm Credit rating agency projects Pakistan to gradually devalue its currency to avert likely pressure on current account
On the path of stabilization Published 18 Apr, 2025 06:50am Pakistan’s economy, long buffeted by structural flaws, cyclical shocks and political instability, is presently...
Rating upgrade by Fitch Published 17 Apr, 2025 06:08am EDITORIAL: Fitch has upgraded Pakistan’s long-term foreign currency issuer default rating from CCC+ to B- which is...
Rating upgrade by Fitch Published 16 Apr, 2025 06:24am It’s indeed a matter of great satisfaction that global rating agency Fitch has upgraded county’s foreign credit...
Fitch’s upgrade to boost economic agenda: Aurangzeb Published 16 Apr, 2025 05:55am ISLAMABAD: Fitch Ratings’ upgrading of Pakistan’s rating from “CCC+” to “B-” is a strong expression of confidence in...
Fitch upgrades Pakistan’s forex IDR to ‘B-’ Updated 16 Apr, 2025 09:23am ISLAMABAD: Fitch Ratings has upgraded Pakistan’s Long-Term Foreign-Currency Issuer Default Rating (IDR) to “B-” from...
European rating agency Scope sends US downgrade warning Published 15 Apr, 2025 07:19pm LONDON: European credit ratings agency Scope has warned that the United States could be downgraded if a lengthy...
Fitch Ratings upgrade ‘strong’ endorsement of govt policies: Aurangzeb Updated 15 Apr, 2025 05:43pm Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb on Tuesday said Fitch Ratings’ decision to upgrade Pakistan’s rating from CCC+...
Fitch upgrades Pakistan rating to ‘B-’ Updated 15 Apr, 2025 09:29pm Upgrade reflects increased confidence that Pakistan will sustain its recent progress