Economy
Consumer inflation eases to 9.6pc in October from 10.3pc
Pakistan's annual consumer inflation slowed to 9.6pc in October from 10.3pc as food prices eased, but transport and electricity costs kept rising, PBS says.
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CPI: 3 The Indus Compass stories. Latest: Consumer inflation eases to 9.6pc in October from 10.3pc. Key developments, background and analysis.
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Key developments
- Consumer inflation eases to 9.6pc in October from 10.3pcAnnual consumer inflation was 9.6pc in October, down from 10.3pc in September, the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics said.
- Analysts split on SBP rate call with inflation seen at 10pc in OctoberGrowth Securities projects October inflation at 10pc, driven by electricity, petrol and food prices.
- Inflation expected to ease slightly in September, but oil prices keep risks highAnalysts expect consumer inflation of 10.25–10.75pc in September, down from 11.1pc in August, but warn the Gulf conflict and fuel prices could push it higher.
Economy
Analysts split on SBP rate call with inflation seen at 10pc in October
Growth Securities expects 10pc inflation in October and a 50-100bps rate rise on October 26, while AKD Securities sees the State Bank holding rates.
Economy
Inflation expected to ease slightly in September, but oil prices keep risks high
Analysts expect consumer inflation of 10.25–10.75pc in September, down from 11.1pc in August, but warn the Gulf conflict and fuel prices could push it higher.