SBP Governor Makes Big Prediction About Forex Reserves

For context, the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) expects its foreign exchange reserves to grow by $3.5 billion by June 2027, taking them to $25 billion from around $21.5 billion now.

Key points

• According to the SBP, reserves are projected to reach $23 billion by December 2026 before climbing to $25 billion by June 2027.
• Pakistan Pays $16 Billion Interest on Loans. $23 Billion by December.
• The central bank expects the economy to grow between 3.5 and 4.5 percent in the current fiscal year.
• The governor remarked the recovery in reserves has mostly come from dollar purchases in the market, not from new borrowing.
• Ahmed stressed that keeping up the pace of reserve building is significant for economic stability.

After the central bank raised the policy rate by 50 basis points to 12 percent, SBP Governor Jameel Ahmed shared the projection on Monday at his post-monetary policy press conference. Pakistan Pays $16 Billion Interest on Loans. $23 Billion by December.

Meanwhile, the governor remarked the recovery in reserves has mostly come from dollar purchases in the market, not from new borrowing. He reminded that Pakistan's reserves had dropped below $3 billion in February 2023 before they began to recover. Last week, SBP reserves stood just under $22 billion.

Ahmed stressed that keeping up the pace of reserve building is significant for economic stability. Expansion Forecast and Rate Hike.

Notably, the central bank expects the economy to grow between 3.5 and 4.5 percent in the current fiscal year.

For context, the rate hike from 11.5 percent to 12 percent comes against the backdrop of persistent inflationary pressures, rising energy costs, and fears that geopolitical tensions could push up global commodity rates.

Notably, the SBP blamed the worsening inflation outlook and the need to keep inflation expectations in check.

Notably, the reserve projection is not risk-free. High global commodity rates, tighter international financial conditions, and supply constraints could all affect the target. Stay Connected with ProPakistani.

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