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Interest rates

4 articles

Markets

Bank of Japan holds at 1.25%, says inflation has finally hit its 2% target after 13 years

The 8-1 decision on Friday keeps rates on hold, but Japan now expects a rise in December. Why a stronger yen matters for Pakistan's car buyers and its Japanese loans.

2d ago

Markets

Christine Lagarde to step down as ECB President on 7 February 2027, months before her term ends

The European Central Bank chief announced her early exit on X. Her term was due to run to October 2027; euro zone leaders now pick a successor.

2d ago

World

Bank of Japan raises its rate to 1.25pc, a 31-year high: why it matters here

Japan's central bank added a quarter point on Friday, the highest since 1995. Cheap yen borrowing has funded global markets for two decades, and that era is closing.

19 Sept 2026

United States

US Fed raises rates to 3.75-4%: what it means for the rupee, gold and your loan

The first US hike since 2023, with more signalled, sent the Dow down 600 points and the 10-year yield above 5%. Here is how it reaches Pakistani borrowers, savers and families.

17 Sept 2026