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Pakistan’s Stock Market Growth: Why the Common Man Isn’t Benefiting

Pakistan’s stock market has been on an unprecedented rise in recent months, with the KSE-100 Index crossing the historic 100,000-point mark on October 28, 2024. This “golden day” in the history of the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) has sparked debate, with the government attributing the surge to effective economic policies, while critics label it as…

U.S. Import Prices Rise on Fuel Costs: Inflation Risks Loom

Muhammad Sajid9 months ago09 mins

U.S. Import Prices Rise on Fuel Costs: Inflation Risks Loom In November 2024, U.S. import prices rose by 0.1%, defying the expectations of a 0.2% decline. This unexpected increase, primarily driven by higher fuel costs, is raising concerns about potential inflationary pressures, complicating the Federal Reserve’s strategy in combating inflation. The rise in import prices…

IMF Forecasts Lower Inflation and Unemployment for Pakistan in 2024-25

admin10 months ago02 mins

IMF Predicts Decline in Inflation and Unemployment in Pakistan for FY 2024-25 The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has forecasted a decrease in inflation and unemployment in Pakistan for the current fiscal year, 2024-25, according to its World Economic Outlook 2024 report. The IMF projects that the average inflation rate in Pakistan will stand at 9.5%…

IMF has predicted a continuous decline in inflation in Pakistan

admin10 months ago01 mins

Islamabad: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has predicted a continuous decrease in inflation in Pakistan. In a report, the IMF has estimated the average inflation in Pakistan to be in single digits for 5 consecutive years. The IMF has predicted that inflation will remain lower than the government’s target this fiscal year. The IMF expects…