It is pertinent to mention that the SBP already has longstanding MoUs / arrangements with several international regulatory bodies/central banks, after approval of the Federal Government, read the ministry statement.
Taking all these observations into account, YoY inflation for next month may remain between 5.5−7.5 percent.
The Monthly Economic Indicator (MEI), which is based on combining monthly data of indicators that are proven to be correlated with GDP at constant prices shows continued strong growth in January, in continuation with what was observed in the previous seven months.
Imports shed 11.1% in November compared with the same month a year earlier, versus the median estimate for a 10.5% decrease. Japan's trade surplus narrowed to 366.8 billion yen ($3.54 billion), versus the median estimate for a 529.8 billion yen surplus.
The ministry said that the contention in the article appeared to derive from the personal views of some individuals, while the actual position was never solicited from the government.
In a written statement after the former finance minister was appointed Saturday to replace ousted governor Murat Uysal, Agbal said policy communication will be strengthened in the framework of transparency, accountability and predictability principles.
The Ministry of Finance said that the deferred oil payment facility from Saudi Arabia expired on July 9 this year and a request to extend the agreement was being considered with Saudi Arabia.