SBP to announce monetary policy on Nov 4

Author: Agencies

The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) will announce the monetary policy on Monday, 24th November 2024, the central bank said on Thursday.

In a press statement issued here, the SBP said that its Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) will meet on Monday, November 04, 2024 to decide about the Monetary Policy. “Later on, SBP will issue the Monetary Policy Statement through a press release on the same day,” it added.

The MPC will review the overall economic and financial situation, major indicators, data of different sectors, and major developments taken place since the announcement of the previous monetary policy.

Earlier on September 12, the SBP made a major cut by reducing 200 basis points in its policy. The central bank slashed the interest rate by two percent to 17.5% in the policy announced two months back.

Analysts were expecting that the committee will continue monetary easing between 150-200bps on a lower inflation outlook. The state bank stated that the inflation went down to single digit in August at 9.64 percent. “The inflation continuously going down”. The central bank said that the growth in current year likely to remain 3.5 percent.

Share
Leave a Comment

Recent Posts

  • Pakistan

19 convicts involved in May 9 riots granted pardon: ISPR

On Thursday, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) announced that 19 convicts have been granted pardons…

17 hours ago
  • Sports

South Africa seeking ruthless edge against Pakistan in second Test

South Africa have already sealed their place in this year’s World Test Championship (WTC) final…

18 hours ago
  • Sports

Djokovic has a plan to take on the tennis newcomers

After winning just one tournament in 2024 - a Paris Olympics gold medal - former…

18 hours ago
  • Sports

Arsenal must keep hammering away at Liverpool’s lead, says Arteta

Arsenal must be consistent in the second half of the season to keep the pressure…

18 hours ago
  • Sports

New POA Chief Arif seeks to revive Pakistan sports

Pakistan Olympic Association (POA) President Arif Saeed has stressed the need for collective efforts to…

18 hours ago
  • Sports

Shastri wants two-tier Test system after MCG blockbuster

Former India coach Ravi Shastri called Wednesday for a two-tier structure in Test cricket with…

18 hours ago