Pakistan’s central bank (SBP) today raised its policy rate by a further 100bps (to 21.0%), but the tone of the statement was less hawkish than after previous meetings. While interest rates will need to remain elevated for the foreseeable future, we think today’s hike marks the end of the tightening cycle.
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