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The SBP monetary policy meeting has been scheduled for Monday, May 5, 2025, with growing anticipation of a potential interest rate cut, according to local media reports.
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) announced that its Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) will convene on Monday to determine the monetary policy for the next two months. Following the meeting, the central bank will issue a detailed monetary policy statement through a press release.
Financial analysts suggest that the SBP has ample space to reduce interest rates further, with projections of a 200 basis-point cut by December 2025. This outlook strengthens expectations that the upcoming SBP policy could deliver a rate reduction during Monday’s session.
Additionally, a recent survey among financial institutions revealed that market participants widely anticipate at least a 50 basis-point cut in the policy rate. Some analysts are even forecasting a more aggressive reduction of up to 100 basis points, reflecting growing optimism about the economic outlook.
With inflation showing signs of easing and economic stability improving, the upcoming SBP monetary policy decision will be closely watched by businesses and investors alike.
