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Print - 2007-09-30
Hides and skin rates

Hides and skin rates

Hides and skin rates in rupees prevailing on the commodity markets in Karachi on Saturday (September 29, 2007).

Published 30 Sep, 2007 12:00am
Grain market rates

Grain market rates

Karachi grain market rates in rupees on Saturday (September 29, 2007).

Published 30 Sep, 2007 12:00am
Rates of dry fruit

Rates of dry fruit

Rates of dry fruit in rupees prevailing on the commodity markets in Karachi on Saturday (September 29, 2007).

Published 30 Sep, 2007 12:00am
Jute goods rates

Jute goods rates

Jute goods rates in rupees prevailing on the commodity markets in Karachi on Saturday (September 29, 2007).

Published 30 Sep, 2007 12:00am
Raw rubber rates

Raw rubber rates

Raw Rubber rates in rupees prevailing on the commodity markets in Karachi on Saturday (September 29, 2007).

Published 30 Sep, 2007 12:00am
Milk powder rates

Milk powder rates

Milk Powder rates in rupees prevailing on the commodity markets in Karachi on Saturday (September 29, 2007).

Published 30 Sep, 2007 12:00am
Karachi tea rates

Karachi tea rates

Tea rates in rupees prevailing on the commodity markets in Karachi on Saturday (September 29, 2007).

Published 30 Sep, 2007 12:00am
THE RUPEE: euro crosses Rs 86 barrier

THE RUPEE: euro crosses Rs 86 barrier

The euro maintained its surge in the open market on Saturday, crossing the barrier of Rs 86 as it surged in the international market against the dollar, dealers said. The single European currency, picked up 46 paisa in relation to the rupee for buying and
Published 30 Sep, 2007 12:00am
THE RUPEE: euro crosses Rs 86 barrier

THE RUPEE: euro crosses Rs 86 barrier

The euro maintained its surge in the open market on Saturday, crossing the barrier of Rs 86 as it surged in the international market against the dollar, dealers said. The single European currency, picked up 46 paisa in relation to the rupee for buying and
Published 30 Sep, 2007 12:00am
Automart: car prices in Karachi

Automart: car prices in Karachi

The prices of different makes and models of cars prevailing in Karachi in the week ended on Saturday (September 29, 2007).

Published 30 Sep, 2007 12:00am
World Shipping Schedule

World Shipping Schedule

Karachi Port's world-wide shipping schedule beginning from Monday (October 01, 2007).

Published 30 Sep, 2007 12:00am
World Shipping Schedule

World Shipping Schedule

Karachi Port's world-wide shipping schedule beginning from Monday (October 01, 2007).

Published 30 Sep, 2007 12:00am
EFU funds rates

EFU funds rates

EFU Life Assurance Ltd announced that the Offer and Bid prices for the following funds effective from Monday October 01, 2007.

Published 30 Sep, 2007 12:00am
EFU funds rates

EFU funds rates

EFU Life Assurance Ltd announced that the Offer and Bid prices for the following funds effective from Monday October 01, 2007.

Published 30 Sep, 2007 12:00am
EFU funds rates

EFU funds rates

EFU Life Assurance Ltd announced that the Offer and Bid prices for the following funds effective from Monday October 01, 2007.

Published 30 Sep, 2007 12:00am
Rates of Pipe Fittings

Rates of Pipe Fittings

Pipe fitting rates in rupees prevailing in the markets in Karachi on Saturday (September 29, 2007).

Published 30 Sep, 2007 12:00am
Iron, steel and other metal rates

Iron, steel and other metal rates

Iron, steel and other metal rates in rupees prevailing on the commodity markets in Karachi on Saturday (September 29, 2007).

Published 30 Sep, 2007 12:00am
Shipping Intelligence

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Saturday (September 29, 2007).

Published 30 Sep, 2007 12:00am
Shipping Intelligence

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Saturday (September 29, 2007).

Published 30 Sep, 2007 12:00am
KKI closing rates of currency notes

KKI closing rates of currency notes

Khanani & Kalia International (Pvt) Limited Closing Rates of currency notes on Saturday (September 29, 2007).

Published 30 Sep, 2007 12:00am
World currencies and dollar

World currencies and dollar

Value of the dollar in terms of other world currencies as prevailing in the week ended on Saturday (September 29, 2007).

Published 30 Sep, 2007 12:00am
Spot dollar rates

Spot dollar rates

Spot Dollar rates from Khadim Ali Shah Bukhari & Co Ltd on Saturday (September 29, 2007).

Published 30 Sep, 2007 12:00am
Money Market Report

Money Market Report

Money market report by Khadim Ali Shah Bukhari & Co on Saturday (September 29, 2007).
Published 30 Sep, 2007 12:00am
Bill buying rates per unit of currency

Bill buying rates per unit of currency

Bill Buying Rates per unit of currency -- issued by the Treasury Management Division of the National Bank of Pakistan on Saturday (September 29, 2007).

Published 30 Sep, 2007 12:00am
Currency notes: exchange rates

Currency notes: exchange rates

Exchange rates for Currency Notes issued by the Treasury Management Division of National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) here on Saturday (September 29, 2007).

Published 30 Sep, 2007 12:00am
Conversion for foreign currency deposits

Conversion for foreign currency deposits

Conversion for foreign currency deposits, DBC/FCBC, special USD bond & profits thereon (excluding FE-25 deposits) on Saturday (September 29, 2007).

Published 30 Sep, 2007 12:00am
Exchange rates: buying and selling

Exchange rates: buying and selling

Exchange rates issued by the Treasury Management Division of National Bank of Pakistan on Saturday (September 29, 2007).

Published 30 Sep, 2007 12:00am
Barclays bid rates and maximum rates for payment of interest

Barclays bid rates and maximum rates for payment of interest

Barclays bid rates, maximum rates for payment of interest by authorised dealers on deposits (other than those brought under FE Circular No: 45 of 1985) and on deposits (brought under FE Circular No: 45 of 1985) -- issued by the Foreign Exchange Rates Comm
Published 30 Sep, 2007 12:00am
State Bank of Pakistan conversion rates

State Bank of Pakistan conversion rates

Rates applicable for conversion into rupees of Foreign Currency Deposits, Dollar Bearer Certificates, Foreign Currency Bearer Certificates, Special US Dollar bonds and profits thereon by all banks and also for providing forward cover on foreign currency d
Published 30 Sep, 2007 12:00am
Oil cake market rates

Oil cake market rates

Low business was seen on the cotton market on the forward cottonseed oilcake market on Saturday as a few buyers were active, dealers said. The December vaida commenced with 20 paisa loss at Rs 500.00 and market closed at the same level, they said. The Jan
Published 30 Sep, 2007 12:00am
KCA official spot rate down by Rs 50, lint prices range bound

KCA official spot rate down by Rs 50, lint prices range bound

Official spot rate was down and lint prices remained range bound on the cotton market on Saturday in process of trading, dealers said. The Karachi Cotton Association (KCA) official spot rate was lower by Rs 50 at Rs 2825, dealers said.
Published 30 Sep, 2007 12:00am
Masoor Canada higher on grain market

Masoor Canada higher on grain market

Modest trading was seen on the grain market on Saturday as only needy buyers participated in the fresh deals, dealers said. On the cereals side masoor Canada picked up Rs 200 to Rs 4200 and masoor dal Canada followed suit and quoted at Rs 5000.
Published 30 Sep, 2007 12:00am
Intel regaining market share, performance good

Intel regaining market share, performance good

Intel Corp Chairman Craig Barrett said on Thursday the microchip maker is regaining market share against AMD and its performance is looking "pretty good."
Published 30 Sep, 2007 12:00am
Intel regaining market share, performance good

Intel regaining market share, performance good

Intel Corp Chairman Craig Barrett said on Thursday the microchip maker is regaining market share against AMD and its performance is looking "pretty good."
Published 30 Sep, 2007 12:00am
UK stocks face bear market fears

UK stocks face bear market fears

The UK stock market may be in the first stages of a bear market lasting six to nine months, Fidelity International star fund manager Anthony Bolton said on Thursday. "It's been my central case that after a four-year bull market we are more likely to have
Published 30 Sep, 2007 12:00am
India outflow move no sign of faster convertibility

India outflow move no sign of faster convertibility

India is moving more swiftly towards a freer rupee to counter big inflows which are giving the currency unwelcome strength, but that doesn't mean the whole programme is likely to speed up.
Published 30 Sep, 2007 12:00am
Social reform key for Turkey: World Bank

Social reform key for Turkey: World Bank

Turkey's social security reform is important because it will show it is sticking to its reform agenda even though the reform's financial impact in the near term will be minimal, the World Bank said on Monday.
Published 30 Sep, 2007 12:00am
AstraZeneca names outsider as finance chief

AstraZeneca names outsider as finance chief

AstraZeneca signalled its readiness for change on Friday by appointing an outsider with extensive deal-making experience as its chief financial officer. The drugmaker said Simon Lowth, a former finance chief at Scottish Power, would take up his role on No
Published 30 Sep, 2007 12:00am
Weak dollar central to oil price boom

Weak dollar central to oil price boom

The weak dollar's leading role in oil's ascent to record highs is partly due to a tide of financial flows into commodity investments but also reflects a shift in the greenback's relationship with crude.
Published 30 Sep, 2007 12:00am
US Air Force keen to replace some ageing C-130s

US Air Force keen to replace some ageing C-130s

The US Air Force urgently needs to replace 115 aging HC-130 and MC-130 aircraft, built by Lockheed Martin Corp and used to refuel helicopters and support special forces operations, a senior official told Reuters on Wednesday.
Published 30 Sep, 2007 12:00am
AES mulls IPO for Turkish venture

AES mulls IPO for Turkish venture

US energy firm AES Corp will look into the possibility of an initial public offering for its Turkish venture AES-IC Ictas to fund fresh investment, AES's CEO Paul Hanrahan said on Thursday.
Published 30 Sep, 2007 12:00am
AES mulls IPO for Turkish venture

AES mulls IPO for Turkish venture

US energy firm AES Corp will look into the possibility of an initial public offering for its Turkish venture AES-IC Ictas to fund fresh investment, AES's CEO Paul Hanrahan said on Thursday.
Published 30 Sep, 2007 12:00am
Indonesian coffee farmers hold stocks, prices fall

Indonesian coffee farmers hold stocks, prices fall

Farmers in southern Sumatra, Indonesia's key source for coffee, are holding stocks as coffee futures retreated from nine-year highs, but prices fell on a stronger rupiah against the US dollar. Coffee bean supplies from plantations to Panning port in Lumpi
Published 30 Sep, 2007 12:00am
US precious metals end sharply higher

US precious metals end sharply higher

Gold futures jumped $10 to finish at $750 an ounce and other precious metals ended higher in New York on Friday, boosted by the dollar's drop to record lows against the Euro and major currencies. "It's all on the US dollar, which is getting crushed, poppi
Published 30 Sep, 2007 12:00am
Indian sugar futures fall

Indian sugar futures fall

Indian sugar futures fell on Friday after the government raised a free-sale quota that millers can sell in the next three months. Sugar supplies in India are controlled by the government, which sets a monthly quota for traders. On Friday, the government a
Published 30 Sep, 2007 12:00am
US copper gives back early dollar-driven gains

US copper gives back early dollar-driven gains

Copper futures in New York ended down on Friday after light profit-taking erased early gains notched on the back of new record lows in the dollar and quarter-end investment buying. Analysts said they did not expect any change in the near-term for the pros
Published 30 Sep, 2007 12:00am
Soya slips below dollar 10

Soya slips below dollar 10

Chicago Board of Trade soyabeans futures slid on Friday, with the lead-month November back below $10 a bushel, pressured by USDA bearish stocks data and month-end profit-taking, traders said. "There was net long liquidation. The catalyst was the big suppl
Published 30 Sep, 2007 12:00am
Brent crude price hits fresh record, as metals shine

Brent crude price hits fresh record, as metals shine

Crude oil prices struck fresh record high points last week amid tight global supplies of energy. Oil and other commodities priced in dollars also benefited from a weak US dollar as they became cheaper for buyers using stronger currencies.
Published 30 Sep, 2007 12:00am
New York sugar firmer

New York sugar firmer

Raw sugar futures closed higher on Friday as the market derived strength from other commodity markets and only modest deliveries were expected for the expiring October contract, analysts said. ICE Futures open-outcry March sugar settled up 0.05 cent at 10
Published 30 Sep, 2007 12:00am
CBoT rice ends steady

CBoT rice ends steady

Chicago Board of Trade rough rice futures ended steady to weak in the nearby months on Friday, setting back from this week's run to 10-year top, traders said. November rice closed 2 cents lower at $11.73 per hundredweight. January and March ended unchange
Published 30 Sep, 2007 12:00am
Indonesia may need additional rice imports

Indonesia may need additional rice imports

Indonesia may need additional rice imports of up to 700,000 tonnes this year to secure national stocks, state procurement agency Bulldog's chief said on late on Thursday. The world's fourth most populous nation needs to ensure it has sufficient stocks of
Published 30 Sep, 2007 12:00am
Singapore bunker prices rise

Singapore bunker prices rise

Singapore bunker prices rose on Friday, as its differential to fuel oil cargoes remained in discount for a third-straight session. Prices for the 380-centistoke (cst) grade were pegged at $392-$394 a tonne, up $4 from the previous session, while different
Published 30 Sep, 2007 12:00am
Brazilian sugar vessels line up rises

Brazilian sugar vessels line up rises

The lineup of vessels waiting to load sugar in Brazilian ports rose to 41 ships from 39 last week, shipping agent Williams said Thursday. In a weekly report, it said 26 vessels were lined up in the southern port of Santos, off from 28 last week.
Published 30 Sep, 2007 12:00am
Activity at Karachi and Qasim ports

Activity at Karachi and Qasim ports

The Karachi Port handled 71,609 tonnes cargo including 56,450 tonnes import, 15,159 tonnes export cargo and 2,221 containers (TEUs) during last 24 hours ending at 0700 hours on Saturday.
Published 30 Sep, 2007 12:00am
Asian freight rates rebound

Asian freight rates rebound

Ocean freight for dry commodities on major export routes rebounded more than 8 percent to a new high on Tuesday as roaring global trade driven by demand from China and India continued to keep the market on the boil.
Published 30 Sep, 2007 12:00am
Forecasts lose shine as credit crunch fuels doubt

Forecasts lose shine as credit crunch fuels doubt

Forecasters are busy churning out new and gloomier economic predictions because of a global credit crunch whose outcome nobody can be sure of until financial conditions normalise and uncertainty subsides.
Published 30 Sep, 2007 12:00am
Forecasts lose shine as credit crunch fuels doubt

Forecasts lose shine as credit crunch fuels doubt

Forecasters are busy churning out new and gloomier economic predictions because of a global credit crunch whose outcome nobody can be sure of until financial conditions normalise and uncertainty subsides.
Published 30 Sep, 2007 12:00am
French Prime Minister pledges to press ahead with reforms

French Prime Minister pledges to press ahead with reforms

French Prime Minister Francois Fillon pledged on Saturday to press ahead with economic reforms, telling party workers there was no alternative for tackling the country's under-performing economy.
Published 30 Sep, 2007 12:00am
Eurogroup's Juncker calls for stronger dollar

Eurogroup's Juncker calls for stronger dollar

The United States should take measures to strengthen the dollar as its weakness against the euro is causing great concern in the 13-nation currency area, Eurogroup Chairman Jean-Claude Juncker said on Friday.
Published 30 Sep, 2007 12:00am
Sweden calls for Carnegie overhaul, chief executive resigns

Sweden calls for Carnegie overhaul, chief executive resigns

The chief executive of Carnegie resigned on Friday after regulators called for sweeping management changes after a trading scandal and fined the investment bank 50 million Swedish crowns ($7.7 million).
Published 30 Sep, 2007 12:00am
Italian government agrees on 2008 budget

Italian government agrees on 2008 budget

Italian Prime Minister Romano Prodi and his cabinet on Saturday agreed on a compromise 2008 budget staving off a growing crisis within his centre-left government, ANSA news agency reported.
Published 30 Sep, 2007 12:00am
New IMF head has work cut out, says predecessor

New IMF head has work cut out, says predecessor

The new head of the International Monetary Fund will "have his work cut out" due to the global credit crunch, one of his predecessors said on Saturday. Dominique Strauss-Kahn, a former French finance minister, was named head of the International Monetary
Published 30 Sep, 2007 12:00am
Myanmar food relief hit by protest crackdown: WFP

Myanmar food relief hit by protest crackdown: WFP

Myanmar's military junta has clamped down on UN food relief to 500,000 people, many of them children, as it battles mass protests against 45 years of army rule, the World Food Programme (WFP) said on Saturday.
Published 30 Sep, 2007 12:00am
IKB sees annual loss near $1 billion after weak one quarter

IKB sees annual loss near $1 billion after weak one quarter

German lender IKB Deutsche Industriebank AG, whose near failure amid the subprime mortgage crisis sent shockwaves through Europe's financial sector, reiterated its full-year loss could reach almost $1 billion.
Published 30 Sep, 2007 12:00am
IKB sees annual loss near $1 billion after weak one quarter

IKB sees annual loss near $1 billion after weak one quarter

German lender IKB Deutsche Industriebank AG, whose near failure amid the subprime mortgage crisis sent shockwaves through Europe's financial sector, reiterated its full-year loss could reach almost $1 billion.
Published 30 Sep, 2007 12:00am
'German rail strikes may be disastrous'

'German rail strikes may be disastrous'

More rail strikes could have a devastating impact on the German economy, Transport Minister Wolfgang Tiefensee warned amid a showdown over wages between operator Deutsche Bahn and its drivers.
Published 30 Sep, 2007 12:00am
Chile stocks make little gains

Chile stocks make little gains

Chilean stocks edged higher in mixed trade on Friday as investors bet weaker economic data could slow the central bank's rate-tightening cycle. The all-market IGPA index gained 0.39 percent to 14,602.10 points, while the trade-weighted blue chip IPSA inde
Published 30 Sep, 2007 12:00am
Emerging debt market weak

Emerging debt market weak

Emerging sovereign debt prices fell slightly on Friday, in concert with weak global equities, as short-term investors raced to take profits ahead of the end of the third quarter.
Published 30 Sep, 2007 12:00am
Emerging debt market weak

Emerging debt market weak

Emerging sovereign debt prices fell slightly on Friday, in concert with weak global equities, as short-term investors raced to take profits ahead of the end of the third quarter.
Published 30 Sep, 2007 12:00am
Taiwan stocks close at two-month high

Taiwan stocks close at two-month high

Taiwan stocks rose 0.7 percent on Saturday to touch a two-month closing high, led by shares such as Chi Mei after the LCD maker said it would buy a stake in top computer monitor maker TPV Technology. On the rare weekend trading day, the main TAIEX share i
Published 30 Sep, 2007 12:00am
US Treasuries slightly lower

US Treasuries slightly lower

US Treasuries traded flat to slightly lower on Friday as a combination of dollar weakness, month-end position squaring and comments from a Federal Reserve official helped to reverse an earlier rally. Bonds spent much of Friday trading higher as investors
Published 30 Sep, 2007 12:00am
US Treasuries slightly lower

US Treasuries slightly lower

US Treasuries traded flat to slightly lower on Friday as a combination of dollar weakness, month-end position squaring and comments from a Federal Reserve official helped to reverse an earlier rally. Bonds spent much of Friday trading higher as investors
Published 30 Sep, 2007 12:00am
Private equity sponsors file for fewer US IPOs

Private equity sponsors file for fewer US IPOs

Private equity-sponsored initial public offerings are showing signs of slowing after accounting for more than 40 percent of US IPOs in 2006. Some say the lull is temporary, since selling shares to the public is one avenue still open to private equity firm
Published 30 Sep, 2007 12:00am
European stocks: few firms report; eyes on credit squeeze

European stocks: few firms report; eyes on credit squeeze

Investors should be on guard for more signs of how banks are coping with the credit squeeze and how this is affecting the real economy, strategists said in the run-up to a week with scant corporate news on the agenda.
Published 30 Sep, 2007 12:00am
Brazil stocks drop

Brazil stocks drop

Brazil's stock market tracked Wall Street lower and broke a four-day winning streak on Friday. The Bovespa index of the Sao Paulo Stock Exchange fell 0.96 percent to 60,465.06 points but still managed to post its strongest monthly performance in September
Published 30 Sep, 2007 12:00am
Argentine stocks plunge

Argentine stocks plunge

Argentine stocks dipped slightly on Friday as investors rearranged their portfolios as the month came to a close, traders said. The benchmark MerVal index, the composition of which will change on Monday based on trading volume in shares, slipped 0.2 perce
Published 30 Sep, 2007 12:00am
Toronto stocks finish five-day winning streak

Toronto stocks finish five-day winning streak

The Toronto Stock Exchange's main index closed lower on Friday, snapping a five-day winning streak but finishing a volatile quarter higher as investors took profits from most sectors of the market. The S&P/TSX composite index closed down 30.84 points, or
Published 30 Sep, 2007 12:00am
Canadian bond prices up

Canadian bond prices up

The Canadian bond prices on Friday, which had followed the bigger US treasuries market all week given the lack of any domestic data, finished higher after the Canadian GDP report missed estimates.
Published 30 Sep, 2007 12:00am
Canadian bond prices up

Canadian bond prices up

The Canadian bond prices on Friday, which had followed the bigger US treasuries market all week given the lack of any domestic data, finished higher after the Canadian GDP report missed estimates.
Published 30 Sep, 2007 12:00am
US corporate bonds spread wider

US corporate bonds spread wider

US corporate bond spreads were generally wider on Friday in light trading as some investors took profits at the end of the quarter, traders said. Overall high-grade bond spreads widened slightly after narrowing about 2 basis points this week to trade at a
Published 30 Sep, 2007 12:00am
US corporate bonds spread wider

US corporate bonds spread wider

US corporate bond spreads were generally wider on Friday in light trading as some investors took profits at the end of the quarter, traders said. Overall high-grade bond spreads widened slightly after narrowing about 2 basis points this week to trade at a
Published 30 Sep, 2007 12:00am
Wall Street declines on last day of strong September

Wall Street declines on last day of strong September

US stocks dipped on Friday as money managers locked in profits on the last trading day of a strong September, while concerns surfaced about the strength of profits during a turbulent third quarter.
Published 30 Sep, 2007 12:00am