عارف حبیب لمیٹڈ: اسٹیٹ بینک نے پالیسی ریٹ 11.5% پر برقرار رکھا، عالمی مارکیٹ میں خام تیل کی قیمتوں میں اضافہ Arif Habib Limited: SBP keeps policy rate unchanged at 11.5%, Crude oil prices settle higher

Arif Habib Limited (AHL) has released its daily market update highlighting key macroeconomic, regional geopolitical, and domestic market indicators.

Key News & Economic Developments

• SBP Policy Rate Unchanged: The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) kept the policy rate unchanged at 11.5%. Inflation is projected to ease toward the 5-7% target range by June 2027. Key risks include global commodity volatility, utility tariff adjustments, and food price fluctuations.
• Global Oil Prices Rise: Oil prices rose ~1% due to escalating Middle East conflict and attacks on Saudi energy infrastructure. Brent settled at USD 105.68/bbl and WTI at USD 101.39/bbl.
• SCO Panel Statement: The SCO Anti-Terrorist Structure (RATS) condemned recent attacks on Iran and urged de-escalation and regional peace.
• US-Iran Diplomatic Signals: US President Donald Trump stated willingness to engage in a deal with Iran amid Middle East tensions.

Market & Economic Statistics (14-Sep-26)

Upcoming Board Meetings

• 15-Sep-26: OLPM (10:00 AM), GVGL (11:30 AM), BCL (11:30 AM), MUGHAL (11:45 AM), ASTL (3:30 PM)
• 16-Sep-26: MTL (12:30 PM)
• 17-Sep-26: GAL (10:00 AM), GHNI (11:30 AM), LOADS (12:30 PM), FCIBL (4:00 PM)