China's stock markets ended weaker on Wednesday as new data underscored concerns about weaker economic growth and as energy producers slipped on plunging oil prices. At the close, the Shanghai Composite index was down 0.9 percent at 2,632.24 points. The b
Banks and commodity stocks led declines in Australian shares on Wednesday against a backdrop of broader losses in global equities, pressured by concerns of slowing growth. World oil prices slumped on weakening demand and supply glut concerns. Sluggish cor
US Treasury yields slid to more than one-week lows on Tuesday hurt by a sharp drop in oil prices, which suggested lower inflation going forward and affirmed a gradual pace of interest rate increases by the Federal Reserve. Benchmark US 10-year, 30-year, a
US Treasury yields slid to more than one-week lows on Tuesday hurt by a sharp drop in oil prices, which suggested lower inflation going forward and affirmed a gradual pace of interest rate increases by the Federal Reserve. Benchmark US 10-year, 30-year, a
Indian shares erased earlier gains to close little changed on Wednesday, with a firm rupee weighing on IT and healthcare stocks, while private sector lender ICICI Bank Ltd rose to a record close. The broader NSE index closed 0.06 percent lower at 10,576.3
Wall Street struggled for momentum on Tuesday, giving up early gains as a rebound in technology stocks and renewed hope for progress in trade talks were offset by drops in Boeing and energy stocks. Boeing Co reported a 37 percent increase in 737 deliverie
US stocks turned lower early on Wednesday as Apple Inc led a decline in technology stocks, offsetting early support from tame US consumer prices data and a rebound in oil prices. The iPhone maker's shares fell 2 percent, extending its losses for the fifth
Japan's Nikkei ended higher in choppy trade on Wednesday as short-covering in electronics component makers and tech shares helped offset weakness in resource stocks dragged down by falling oil prices. The utility subsector rallied on speculation that a dr
Hong Kong equities inched lower on Wednesday as data out of China painted a lacklustre picture of its economy, while global oil prices dropped, dragging down energy shares. The Hang Seng index was down 0.5 percent at 25,792.87, while the Hang Seng China E
Saudi Arabia's stock market fell sharply on Wednesday as tumbling oil prices provoked broad selling of blue chips, while Qatar dived after MSCI excluded two of its major stocks in a semi-annual index review. The Saudi index slid 1.2 percent to its lowest
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
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 Commi
Interest rates on new foreign currency deposits issued by the Treasury Management Division of National Bank of Pakistan on Wednesday (November 14, 2018).
Bill Buying Rates per unit of currency -- issued by the Treasury Management Division of the National Bank of Pakistan on Wednesday (November 14, 2018).
The federal government has approached National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) for approval of uniform tariff sans KE jurisdiction, on the basis of average 16 per cent losses across Discos, depriving consumers of efficient companies of their d
The European Union's chief Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier said Wednesday that "decisive progress" had been made towards a Brexit deal - the key phrase to trigger a summit to sign it. His comments came after British Prime Minister Theresa May won the sup
The European Union's chief Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier said Wednesday that "decisive progress" had been made towards a Brexit deal - the key phrase to trigger a summit to sign it. His comments came after British Prime Minister Theresa May won the sup
At least six workers died while one sustained burn injuries after a boiler exploded inside a factory here on Wednesday within the limits of Shah Latif Town Police Station, according to Aaj News. Police said that the boiler blast occurred in a factory near
At least six workers died while one sustained burn injuries after a boiler exploded inside a factory here on Wednesday within the limits of Shah Latif Town Police Station, according to Aaj News. Police said that the boiler blast occurred in a factory near
Israeli Defence Minister Avigdor Lieberman announced his resignation on Wednesday and called for early elections after a sharp disagreement over a Gaza ceasefire deal, throwing the government into turmoil. Lieberman also said his party was quitting Prime
Israeli Defence Minister Avigdor Lieberman announced his resignation on Wednesday and called for early elections after a sharp disagreement over a Gaza ceasefire deal, throwing the government into turmoil. Lieberman also said his party was quitting Prime
The federal government has approached National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) for approval of uniform tariff sans KE jurisdiction, on the basis of average 16 per cent losses across Discos, depriving consumers of efficient companies of their d
The federal government has approached National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) for approval of uniform tariff sans KE jurisdiction, on the basis of average 16 per cent losses across Discos, depriving consumers of efficient companies of their d
Assigning regulatory responsibility for upstream and downstream functions of the petroleum sector to Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) is to be proposed for consideration to the Council of Common Interests (CCI). Documents available with Business
A special European Union initiative to protect trade with Iran against newly reimposed U.S. sanctions faces possible collapse with no EU country willing to host the operation for fear of provoking U.S. punishment. EU diplomats said the main European power
Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) declined by 46 percent in the first four months of this fiscal year, the central bank said. The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) Wednesday reported that Pakistan fetched FDI amounting to $601 million in July-Oct of FY19 compare
Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) declined by 46 percent in the first four months of this fiscal year, the central bank said. The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) Wednesday reported that Pakistan fetched FDI amounting to $601 million in July-Oct of FY19 compare
Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) declined by 46 percent in the first four months of this fiscal year, the central bank said. The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) Wednesday reported that Pakistan fetched FDI amounting to $601 million in July-Oct of FY19 compare
The United States should create a fund to counter China''s infrastructure financing deals in the developing world that export its "model of authoritarian governance," a bipartisan commission told the US Congress in a report on Wednesday.
The United States should create a fund to counter China's infrastructure financing deals in the developing world that export its "model of authoritarian governance," a bipartisan commission told the US Congress in a report on Wednesday.
The United States should create a fund to counter China's infrastructure financing deals in the developing world that export its "model of authoritarian governance," a bipartisan commission told the US Congress in a report on Wednesday.
Assigning regulatory responsibility for upstream and downstream functions of the petroleum sector to Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) is to be proposed for consideration to the Council of Common Interests (CCI). Documents available with Business
In a major policy shift, the PTI government has decided to allow power plants only on indigenous resources, a policy totally opposite to that of the previous government. This was stated by the Minister for Power, Omar Ayub Khan while presiding over the 12
National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) on Wednesday approved 41 paisa increase in tariff of Distribution Companies (Discos) for October 2018 under monthly Fuel Component Adjustment (FCA) against the request of 64.29 paisa per unit. The decis
National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) on Wednesday approved 41 paisa increase in tariff of Distribution Companies (Discos) for October 2018 under monthly Fuel Component Adjustment (FCA) against the request of 64.29 paisa per unit. The decis
National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) on Wednesday approved 41 paisa increase in tariff of Distribution Companies (Discos) for October 2018 under monthly Fuel Component Adjustment (FCA) against the request of 64.29 paisa per unit. The decis
In a major policy shift, the PTI government has decided to allow power plants only on indigenous resources, a policy totally opposite to that of the previous government. This was stated by the Minister for Power, Omar Ayub Khan while presiding over the 12