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SBP Likely to Cut Policy Rate in September Meeting

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By Web Desk Published September 8, 2024 2 Min Read
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The State Bank of Pakistan is expected to lower its policy rate in its next meeting on Friday, September 12, potentially marking the third consecutive reduction.

Economists forecast a decrease of 1% to 1.5%, motivated by the recent drop in inflation to single digits in August to bolster the fiscal year 2024-25 economic activity.

The possibility of a larger reduction exists, considering the substantial difference between the State Bank of Pakistan’s (SBP) current policy rate and the recent inflation rate, resulting in a real interest rate of 10-11%. Typically, Pakistan has aimed for a real interest rate between 3-5% to buffer against inflation spikes.

Inflation in single digit… high time to bring the Policy Rate in the range of 15-17% in the coming MPC-SBP meeting pic.twitter.com/URAmtKotpd

— Younus Dagha (@DaghaYounus) September 2, 2024

Per the Express Tribune, Pakistan, Saad Hanif, Head of Research at Ismail Iqbal Securities, suggests that the SBP will likely adopt a gradual approach to rate cuts. He highlights two main factors influencing this strategy: the bank’s alignment with International Monetary Fund (IMF) recommendations amid negotiations for a $7 billion loan program and the risk of depleting foreign exchange reserves, which could destabilize the rupee. The rupee has been stable at Rs278-279/$ for more than five months.

With low inflation in August and falling oil prices, SBP must urgently consider a significant reduction in the policy rate. High interest rates are crippling Pakistan's economy. A 400bps cut is essential right now@StateBank_Pakhttps://t.co/SlklnlCHnr.

— Khurram Mukhtar (@mukhtarkhurram) September 3, 2024

Hanif anticipates a 100 basis point reduction in the upcoming decision. Previously, the SBP reduced the rate by 250 basis points across June and July, lowering it to 19.5% after a prolonged period at a record high of 22%.

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