SBP raises rate 100bp amid balance of payments ‘stress’
Inflation continues climb while reserves remain at critically low levels
The State Bank of Pakistan raised its policy rate by 100 basis points on April 4, taking it to a new high of 21% as the country continues to battle severe balance-of-payments problems.
The central bank said the current account deficit had narrowed “considerably”, but acknowledged the overall balance-of-payments position “continues to remain under stress”. The rupee has fallen 4.3% against the dollar in the past month, and is down more than 36% on a year ago. The SBP’s reserves dwindled to just
Only users who have a paid subscription or are part of a corporate subscription are able to print or copy content.
To access these options, along with all other subscription benefits, please contact info@centralbanking.com or view our subscription options here: http://subscriptions.centralbanking.com/subscribe
You are currently unable to print this content. Please contact info@centralbanking.com to find out more.
You are currently unable to copy this content. Please contact info@centralbanking.com to find out more.
Copyright Infopro Digital Limited. All rights reserved.
You may share this content using our article tools. Printing this content is for the sole use of the Authorised User (named subscriber), as outlined in our terms and conditions - https://www.infopro-insight.com/terms-conditions/insight-subscriptions/
If you would like to purchase additional rights please email info@centralbanking.com
Copyright Infopro Digital Limited. All rights reserved.
You may share this content using our article tools. Copying this content is for the sole use of the Authorised User (named subscriber), as outlined in our terms and conditions - https://www.infopro-insight.com/terms-conditions/insight-subscriptions/
If you would like to purchase additional rights please email info@centralbanking.com
Most read
- Risks facing central banks: action and inaction
- Central bank of the year: Central Bank of Brazil
- Artificial intelligence: key questions for financial supervisors