REGULATORY · MARKET STRUCTURE · PAKISTAN Pakistan hikes petrol, diesel ex-depot prices Change Pakistan’s government increased ex-depot prices for petrol and high-speed diesel by PKR 55 per litre each in an overnight decision. Why it matters Ex-depot fuel pricing is now set at a higher baseline for the coming week, raising the administered wholesale price point used for petrol and diesel transactions. The Hindu · 12:03 PM More actions Like (sign in) Save (sign in) Share Facebook LinkedIn X / Twitter Copy link
REGULATORY · MARKET STRUCTURE · CHINA China lowers annual economic growth target to 4.5%–5% Change China cut its annual economic growth target to a range of 4.5%–5%, its lowest expansion goal since 1991. Why it matters China’s official benchmark for annual economic performance is now set at a lower level than in 2023. Using a range sets a band for performance assessment rather than a single-point target. BBC · 6:32 AM More actions Like (sign in) Save (sign in) Share Facebook LinkedIn X / Twitter Copy link
REGULATORY · MARKET STRUCTURE · UK Ofgem cuts Great Britain energy price cap Change Ofgem reduced the energy price cap in Great Britain by 7%, lowering the typical annual bill by £117 to £1,641 for the period 1 April–30 June. Why it matters The cap creates a binding maximum on the annual bill for a typical household for 1 April–30 June, limiting the prices retail suppliers can charge and reducing typical household energy spending by about £10 per month. The Guardian · 12:15 PM More actions Like (sign in) Save (sign in) Share Facebook LinkedIn X / Twitter Copy link
REGULATORY · MARKET STRUCTURE · USA US imposes 10% global tariff Change The US government has implemented a 10% global tariff on imported goods. Why it matters An administratively applied 10% duty adds a standing import charge on goods entering the United States without new congressional legislation. The Guardian · 6:16 AM More actions Like (sign in) Save (sign in) Share Facebook LinkedIn X / Twitter Copy link
REGULATORY · MARKET STRUCTURE · USA US imposes 10% tariff on most imports Change The United States implemented a 10 percent tariff on imported goods not covered by exemptions. Why it matters Imported goods lacking exemptions are subject to a uniform additional 10% duty collected at US ports of entry, enforced by US Customs and Border Protection. Al Jazeera · 12:25 PM More actions Like (sign in) Save (sign in) Share Facebook LinkedIn X / Twitter Copy link
REGULATORY · MARKET STRUCTURE · LEBANON Lebanon raises petrol and VAT taxes Change Lebanon announced a 300,000 Lebanese pound increase on 20 litres of petrol and an increase in value-added tax from 11% to 12%. Why it matters Retail fuel purchases and transport operating costs are subject to an added 300,000-LBP charge per 20 litres; taxable goods and services are subject to a one-percentage-point higher VAT rate. Al Jazeera · 8:29 PM More actions Like (sign in) Save (sign in) Share Facebook LinkedIn X / Twitter Copy link
MARKET STRUCTURE · EU OKD closes Czech Republic's last hard coal mine Change State-owned OKD closed the CSM hard coal mine in Stonava on Wednesday, ending nearly 250 years of hard-coal mining in the Czech Republic. Why it matters Domestic production of hard coal (anthracite) has ended, removing a local source of that fuel and eliminating domestic hard-coal output. Yahoo · 5:55 PM More actions Like (sign in) Save (sign in) Share Facebook LinkedIn X / Twitter Copy link
REGULATORY · MARKET STRUCTURE · EGYPT EU disburses €1 billion to Egypt Change On January 15, 2026, the European Commission disbursed €1 billion to Egypt as budgetary support under a 2024 partnership agreement. Why it matters The payment establishes conditional budgetary support that makes access to the remaining €5 billion package contingent on Egypt implementing specified reforms and aligning with IMF-required measures. Yahoo · 4:00 PM More actions Like (sign in) Save (sign in) Share Facebook LinkedIn X / Twitter Copy link
MARKET STRUCTURE · PAKISTAN IMF Approves $1.2 Billion Fresh Disbursement to Pakistan amid Flood Recovery Change The IMF approved a $1.2 billion disbursement to Pakistan under its Extended Fund Facility and climate Resilience Sustainability Facility, recognizing Pakistan's macroeconomic stability despite floods. Why it matters The IMF approved $1.2 billion in funding to Pakistan under the EFF and RSF programs, supporting economic stability and climate resilience amid recent floods. The Hindu · 6:30 PM More actions Like (sign in) Save (sign in) Share Facebook LinkedIn X / Twitter Copy link
MARKET STRUCTURE · REGULATORY · COMPETITIVE · INDIA RBI cuts repo rate to 5.25% and announces ₹1 lakh crore bond purchases Change The Reserve Bank of India's Monetary Policy Committee unanimously cut the policy repo rate by 25 basis points to 5.25%, raised its FY26 GDP growth forecast to 7.3%, announced open market purchases of government bonds worth ₹1 lakh crore, and arranged a USD 5 billion buy-sell swap. Why it matters Creates a lower-cost policy environment that reduces banks' funding costs and loosens system liquidity, constraining interest-rate conditions for bank lending and government bond yields. Economic Times · 9:42 AM More actions Like (sign in) Save (sign in) Share Facebook LinkedIn X / Twitter Copy link
REGULATORY · MARKET STRUCTURE · USA BLS cancels October 2025 CPI and Real Earnings releases Change The US Bureau of Labor Statistics will not release the October 2025 Consumer Price Index and Real Earnings data. Why it matters A gap exists in the official monthly CPI and Real Earnings time series for October 2025, removing an official October observation from month-to-month comparisons and trend analyses. Al Jazeera · 9:00 PM More actions Like (sign in) Save (sign in) Share Facebook LinkedIn X / Twitter Copy link
REGULATORY · COMPETITIVE · MARKET STRUCTURE · JAPAN Cabinet approves ¥21.3 trillion stimulus package Change Japan's cabinet approved a ¥21.3 trillion economic stimulus package on November 21, 2025. Why it matters The package raises near-term government spending commitments and requires additional government bond issuance to cover funding shortfalls, while the yen is at 10-month lows and super-long government bond yields are at record highs. The Hindu · 9:30 AM More actions Like (sign in) Save (sign in) Share Facebook LinkedIn X / Twitter Copy link
