This paper explores the short and long run dynamics of inflation in Pakistan using Johansen Co-integration Technique covering data from 1972-73 to 2012-13. Consumer Price Index (CPI), Exchange Rate (ER), Government Borrowing (GB), Non-Government Borrowing (NGB), Real GNP (RGNP), Indirect Taxes...

Background: Saving and investment are two of the most important tools for economic growth. The interest rate has always been considered an important determinant of saving and investment. However, according to Islamic teachings, riba or earning interest on saving or investment is forbidden, and...

This paper investigates the impact of monetary policy announcements on the performance of the stock market in twenty countries (10 Developed and 10 developing). Exchange rate changes and changes in bond yield were taken as control. Daily basis Panel data was used with daily frequency for five...

Banking sector is the backbone of any country׳s economy and bank deposits are the major tool of success for banking sector. Bank deposits are also a major part and determinant of country׳s saving. According to economic theories and practical considerations, interest rate is considered one...