May inflation rise to 3.5%
Pakistan's inflation rose to 3.5% in May 2025, compared to 0.3% in the previous month and 11.8% in May 2024...
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April inflation slows to 0.3%
Pakistan's inflation slowed to 0.3% in April 2025, compared to 0.7% in the previous month and 17.3% in April 2024, the latest...
Go to articleGovernment focuses on demand-supply planning ahead of festivals
To ensure effective and pre-emptive interventions during special occasions, the timely forecasting of demand and supply at least three months...
Go to articleU.S. CPI falls in March, while Trump's tariffs raise inflation risks
U.S. consumer prices unexpectedly fell in March, but inflation risks are tilted to the upside after President Donald Trump doubled down on tariffs on...
Go to articleMarch inflation slows to 0.7%
Pakistan's inflation slowed to 0.7% in March 2025, compared to 1.5% in the previous month and 20.68% in March 2024...
Go to articleCPI for March likely to clock in at 0.5%
The Consumer Price Index (CPI) for March 2025 is estimated at 0.5% YoY...
Go to articleChina's consumer prices drop at fastest rate in 13 months
China's consumer price index in February fell at the sharpest pace in 13 months, while producer price deflation persisted...
Go to articleEnsuring affordable essential items is govt’s top priority: PM
The availability of essential items at affordable prices remains the government's top priority, reflecting its commitment to...
Go to articleInflation slows to 1.5% in February
Pakistan's inflation slowed to 1.5% in February 2025, compared to 2.4% in the previous month...
Go to articleChina's consumer prices stall in 2024 amid weak demand
China's consumer prices barely rose in 2024, while factory-gate prices extended their decline into a...
Go to articleCPI eases to 4.1% in December
Pakistan's inflation slowed to 4.1% in November compared to the previous year, compared to 4.9% in the last...
Go to articleInflation likely to ease to 4.3% YoY, Analysts predict
Pakistan’s inflation for the outgoing month of December is expected to ease significantly with an average estimate of 4.3%...
Go to articleCPI eases to 4.9% in Nov, lowest since April 2018
Pakistan's inflation slowed to 4.9% in November compared to the previous year, marking the lowest price increase since April 2018...
Go to articleInflation widely seen to ease to 79-month low in Nov
Pakistan’s inflation for the outgoing month of November is expected to ease significantly with an average estimate of 4.75% YoY compared to 7.2%...
Go to articleInflation likely to hover around 5.8%-6.8% in Nov: FinMin
Inflation is expected to remain within the range of 5.8%-6.8% in November 2024, according to the Finance Ministry's monthly economic report...
Go to articleInitial Preview: Inflation to fall below 5% in Nov
Pakistan’s inflation is expected to ease to the lowest level in six years in November after an uptick last month as food and transport costs fell...
Go to articleUS inflation rises 2.6% in Oct
US inflation rose 2.6% over the prior year in October compared to a gain of 2.4% last month and 3.2% in October 2023...
Go to articleHousing, energy inflation continues to remain sticky
The latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) report revealed housing and energy index continue to remain the only category where inflation is stubbornly sticky...
Go to articleCPI quickens to 7.2% in Oct
Pakistan inflation rose to 7.2% in October compared to 6.9% in the last month and 26.8% in October 2023...
Go to articleInflation widely seen easing further in Oct
The headline inflation for October is expected to slow down with an average estimate of 6.8% YoY compared to 6.9% YoY in the previous month...
Go to articleCPI Preview 2: Inflation to quicken for first time in four months
Pakistan’s inflation is expected to quicken for the first time in four months as electricity costs surge...
Go to articleCPI Preview 1: Inflation to ease further in Oct
Pakistan's inflation is expected to ease further to 6.5% over the prior year in October, a deceleration compared to September's 6.9% annual gain in prices...
Go to articlePM vows further relief as inflation slows at lowest in last four years in Sept
Prime minister lauded the government’s economic team for capping the headline inflation which now clocked in at 6.9% on a year-on-year basis in September 2024..
Go to articlePakistan’s real interest rate jumps to 10.6%
Pakistan’s real interest rate has jumped to 10.6% following the release of the September inflation figure, which showed that inflation slowed to the lowest...
Go to articleHousing, energy the only category with stubborn inflation
The latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) report revealed housing and energy index is the only category where inflation continues to be stubbornly sticky...
Go to articleCPI drops to 6.9% in Sep
Pakistan inflation fell to 6.9% in September compared to 9.6% in the last month and 31.4% in September 2023, the latest data issued by the Pakistan Bureau of St
Go to articleSeptember inflation seen falling to 7.5%
The headline inflation for September is expected to slow down with a median estimate of 7.5% over the prior year compared to a 9.6%...
Go to articleIMF sees Pakistan inflation dropping to 9.5% in FY25
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has revised down the inflation forecasts for Pakistan, projecting CPI to average 9.5% in FY25 from earlier 12.7%...
Go to articleInflation likely to hover around 8%-9% in Sep, Oct: FinMin Report
Inflation is expected to remain within the range of 8.0% to 9.0% in September and October 2024...
Go to articleCPI Preview: Inflation to fall to 7.5% in Sep
Pakistan's inflation is expected to fall further to 7.5% over the prior year in September, a deceleration compared to August's 9.6%...
Go to articlePakistan inflation seen falling below 10%
The headline inflation for August is expected to slow down with an average estimate of 9.6% YoY compared to 11.1% YoY in the previous month...
Go to articleCPI Preview: Inflation to fall in single digits after 3 years
Pakistan's inflation is expected to fall below 10% for the first time in nearly three years as food cost gains ease amid smooth supplies...
Go to articleCPI eases to 11.1% YoY despite monthly jump
The consumer price index (CPI) for July 2024 clocked in at 11.1% YoY, compared to 12.6% YoY in the last month and 28.3% YoY in July 2023...
Go to articleCPI Preview: Inflation to remain low in July despite monthly jump
Headline inflation is expected to remain on the lower side in July despite a significant jump in monthly prices...
Go to articleWeekly inflation rises another 0.76%
The Weekly Sensitive Price Indicator (SPI) for the Combined Group increased by 0.76% WoW during the week ended July 18, 2024, while the SPI rose 24.36% YoY...
Go to articleUS inflation cools to lowest since 2021
US inflation cooled broadly in June to the slowest pace since 2021 on the back of a long-awaited slowdown in housing costs...
Go to articleCPI edges higher to 12.6% in June 2024
The consumer price index (CPI) for June 2024 clocked in at 12.6% YoY, compared to 11.8% YoY in the last month and 29.4% YoY in June 2023...
Go to articleCPI Preview: Inflation to climb above 12% YoY in June
Headline inflation is expected to inch slightly higher to around 12.3% YoY in June 2024...
Go to articleJune CPI likely to remain between 12.5%-13.5%
Despite higher prices of perishable items during the month, government measures to reduce transport charges are expected...
Go to articleUS inflation eases for second month
A key measure of underlying US inflation stepped down for a second month in May...
Go to articleInflation likely to hover around 13.5-14.5% in May 2024: Ministry
Inflation is projected to hover around 13.5-14.5% in May 2024, with expectations of a decrease to 12.5-13.5 percent by June 2024...
Go to articleCPI Preview: Inflation to fall below 14% YoY in May
Headline inflation is expected to decelerate significantly to around 13.9% YoY in May 2024, pushing real interest rates above 8%...
Go to articlePM vows to pass inflation reduction benefits to public through governance
Measures are being taken to pass on the benefits of reduction in inflation to the common man through governance, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif stated while...
Go to articleUS inflation eases to 3.4% YoY in April 2024
The U.S. consumer price index (CPI) for April 2024 rose by 3.4% YoY, as compared to the 3.5% YoY in March, in line with the market expectations of 3.4%...
Go to articleCPI inflation falls to 17.3% in April 2024
The consumer price index (CPI) for April 2024 clocked in at 17.3% YoY, compared to 20.7% YoY in the last month and 36.4% YoY in April 2023...
Go to articleInflation likely to hover around 18.5-19.5% in April 2024: Ministry
Inflation is projected to hover around 18.5-19.5% in April 2024, with expectations of a gradual easing further to 17.5-18.5% in May 2024...
Go to articleSBP expected to hold rates on Monday ahead of IMF deal, Reuters poll finds
Pakistan's central bank is widely expected to hold its key interest rate at a record 22% for the seventh straight policy meeting on Monday as Pakistan gears...
Go to articleCPI Preview: Inflation to fall to around 17% YoY in April
The headline inflation is expected to decelerate significantly to around 17% YoY in April 2024...
Go to articleUS inflation surges 3.5% YoY in March
The U.S. consumer price index (CPI) for March 2024 rose by 3.5% YoY, as compared to the 3.2% YoY in February, and higher than the market expectations of...
Go to articlePakistan's inflation expected to stay elevated at 26% in FY24: World Bank
Consumer price inflation in Pakistan is projected to remain elevated at 26% in FY24 due to domestic gas, electricity, and fuel tariff adjustments....
Go to articleCPI slows to 22-month low of 20.7% in March
The consumer price index (CPI) for March 2024 clocked in at 20.7% YoY, compared to 23.1% YoY in the last month and 35.4% YoY in March 2023...
Go to articleCPI likely to clock in at 20.3% YoY: Economists' Estimates
The headline inflation for March 2024 is expected to slow down with an average estimate of 20.3% YoY compared to 23.1% YoY in February and 35.4% YoY...
Go to articleCPI Preview: Inflation to decelerate below 20% YoY
The headline inflation is expected to decelerate significantly to around 19.84% YoY in March, the lowest level in 22 months...
Go to articleInflation likely to hover around 22.5-23.5% in March 2024: Ministry
Inflation is projected to hover around 22.5%-23.5% in March 2024, with expectations of a gradual easing further to 21-22% in April 2024...
Go to articleUS inflation rises 3.2% YoY in February
The U.S. consumer price index (CPI) for February 2024 rose by 3.2% YoY, as compared to the 3.1% YoY in January, and slightly higher than the market...
Go to articleReal interest rate likely to turn positive in March after 3 years
The real interest rate (RIR) will likely turn positive this month for the first time in over three years, as the favorable base effect and record high...
Go to articleCPI slows to 23.1% YoY in February
The consumer price index (CPI) in February 2024 slowed to a 20-month low of 23.1% YoY, compared to 28.34% YoY in the last month and 31.5% YoY in February 2023..
Go to articleCPI likely to clock in at 23.34% YoY: Economists' Estimates
The headline inflation for February 2024 is expected to settle around 23.3% – 25.0% YoY with an average estimate of 23.6% YoY compared to 28.3% YoY...
Go to articleCPI Preview: Inflation to hit 17-month low of 23.3% YoY
The sharp disinflation trend will continue in February, with the headline inflation expected to slow to 23.3% YoY, the lowest level in 17 months...
Go to articleUS CPI jumps more than expected, up 3.1% YoY
The U.S. consumer price index (CPI) for the month of January 2024 rose by 3.1% YoY, as compared to the 3.4% YoY numbers in December, but higher than the...
Go to articleFitch upgrades US real consumer spending forecast to 1.3% for 2024
U.S. consumer spending was remarkably resilient in 2023, underpinned by robust job and income gains, strong household balance sheets and finances...
Go to articlePakistan sees easing prices in January influenced by record-high interest rates
Pakistan’s inflation pace eased in January as record-high interest rates had a greater impact on living costs fueled by higher energy prices and...
Go to articleCPI clocks in at 28.34% for January
The consumer price index (CPI) for the month of January 2024 clocked in at 28.34% YoY, compared to 29.7% YoY in the last month and 27.55% YoY....
Go to articlePakistan advances by 7 spots in Corruption Perceptions Index 2023
Pakistan has advanced by 7 positions in the Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI), moving from 140 in CPI 2022 to 133....
Go to articleCPI Preview: January inflation to soften to 27.2% YoY as base effect kicks in
January will mark the beginning of a sharp trend in disinflation, with the headline inflation expected to soften to 27.2% YoY due to the favorable base effect..
Go to articleMPS Preview: No change in policy rate expected as inflation eases
The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) is widely expected to maintain its policy stance of keeping the interest rate...
Go to articleGovt ready to hike policy rate further if price pressures reemerge
The government has assured the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to respond resolutely if near-term price pressures reemerge, including due to...
Go to articleUS inflation jumps 3.4% YoY in December, outpacing market forecast
The U.S. consumer price index (CPI) for the month of December 2023 rose by 3.4% YoY, as compared to the 3.1% YoY in November...
Go to articleIMF-backed energy hikes, currency slump keeps inflation at elevated levels
The headline inflation accelerated for the second straight month in December despite record borrowing costs, as International Monetary Fund-backed hikes...
Go to articleCPI surges to 29.7% in December
The consumer price index (CPI) for the month of December 2023 surged to 29.7% YoY, compared to 29.2% YoY in the last month and 24.5% YoY in December 2022...
Go to articleCPI likely to clock in at 28.95% YoY: Economist Estimates
The headline inflation for the month of December 2023 is expected to settle around 28.4% – 30.1% YoY with an average estimate of 28.95% YoY compared to...
Go to articleMinistry of Finance forecasts inflation at 27.5-28.5% for December
CPI Inflation is anticipated to remain around 27.5-28.5% in December 2023 and further ease out to 24-25% in January 2024, the finance ministry said in its...
Go to articleCPI Preview: Inflation to soar past 30% in December
December’s inflation is expected to surge above the 30% mark, as the impact of the recent gas price hike and the unfavorable base effect continue to weigh on...
Go to articleCPI spikes to 29.2% in November
The consumer price index (CPI) for the month of November 2023 spiked to 29.2% YoY, compared to 26.8% YoY in the last month and 23.8% YoY in October 2022...
Go to articleCPI set to surge by 28.4% YoY: Economist Estimates
The headline inflation for the month of November 2023 is expected to settle around 28.1% – 28.9% YoY with an average estimate of...
Go to articleCPI Preview: Gas price surge to push inflation above 28%
The relief that the masses had just started to feel from the surging inflation last month now faces uncertainty, at least for November, as this month brings...
Go to articleUS CPI eases to 3.2% YoY, unchanged MoM in Oct
The U.S. consumer price index (CPI) for the month of October 2023 rose by 3.2% YoY, as compared to the 3.7% YoY numbers in September...
Go to articleCPI for October clocks in at 26.9% YoY
The consumer price index (CPI) for the month of October 2023 clocked in at 26.9% YoY, compared to 31.4% YoY in the last month....
Go to articleInflation to hover around 27-29% in October: Finance Ministry
The headline inflation will likely hover around 27 to 29% for October 2023 compared to 31.4% YoY in September 2023...
Go to articleUK inflation stays high at 6.7% YoY in September
The UK’s inflation remained elevated in September, with the consumer Prices Index (CPI) clocking in at 6.7% YoY, the same rate as....
Go to articleInflation pressures ease, prompting rate cuts in frontier markets: Fitch Ratings
While some central banks in frontier markets (FM) continued to tighten policy in the past quarter, an increasing number of rate-setters...
Go to articleUS CPI rises by 3.7% YoY in September
The U.S. consumer price index (CPI) for the month of September 2023 rose by 3.7% YoY, similar to the YoY...
Go to articleIMF raises global inflation forecast for 2024 to 5.8%
Global inflation is forecasted to rise by 5.8% in 2024 as per the latest International Monetary Fund (IMF)’s report on the world economic outlook published...
Go to articleTurkey’s inflation surges to 61.5% in September
Tukey's consumer price index (CPI) for the month of September 2023 surged by 61.53% YoY, compared to 58.94%% YoY in August...
Go to articleCPI for September stands at 31.4% YoY
The consumer price index (CPI) for the month of September 2023 clocked in at 31.4% YoY, compared to 27.4% YoY in the last month...
Go to articleCPI Preview: Inflation to soar around 31% YoY in September
The eroding purchasing power has been casting a grim and unyielding pall over the lives of ordinary citizens in Pakistan...
Go to articleUS CPI surges by 3.7% YoY in August
The U.S. consumer price index (CPI) for the month of August 2023 surged by 3.7% YoY, compared to 3.2% YoY in July...
Go to articleUS CPI data in focus ahead of Fed meeting next week
Market participants all around the world have their eyes fixed on the U.S. Consumer Price Index (CPI) data that is due to be released today at 05:30pm PST...
Go to articleCPI for August stands at 27.4% YoY
The consumer price index (CPI) for the month of August 2023 clocked in at 27.4% YoY, compared to 28.3% YoY in the last month and 27.3% YoY in August 2022..
Go to articleCPI Preview: No Silver Linings
Sparing no one, the soaring prices are cutting through with merciless cruelty, as the rising cost of living has grown far...
Go to articleDouble-edged sword of Rupee devaluation, petrol price rise for Pakistan’s economy
The devaluation of the Pakistani rupee (PKR) coupled with rising petrol prices is beginning to reshape inflation expectations. This shift could potentially...
Go to articleUK CPI clocks in at 6.8% YoY in July
UK’s Consumer Prices Index (CPI) clocked in at 6.8% YoY in July 2023, down from 7.9% YoY in June, according to the latest data issued by National...
Go to articleIndia CPI surged by 7.44% YoY in July
India consumer price index (CPI) for the month of July 2023 surged by 7.44% YoY, compared to 4.87% YoY in the previous month and 6.71% in the same month...
Go to articleUS CPI clocks in at 3.2% YoY in July
The U.S. consumer price index (CPI) for the month of July 2023 clocked in at 3.2% YoY, compared to 3% YoY in June...
Go to articleUS CPI likely to rise to 3.4%
The upcoming U.S. consumer price index data due today at 05:30 PST will likely show a rise in both overall and underlying inflation rates, which could have a...
Go to articleUS stocks rebound, Bonds steady ahead of inflation data
U.S. stocks rose and bonds steadied in subdued trading Wednesday as traders avoided big positions before a key US inflation report...
Go to articleChina’s CPI stands at -0.3% YoY in July
China’s consumer price index (CPI) for the month of July 2023 fell by 0.3% YoY...
Go to articleCPI for July stands at 28.3%
The consumer price index (CPI) for the month of July 2023 clocked in at 28.3% YoY, compared to 29.4% YoY...
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