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Print - 2019-02-12
Swiss franc slumps in mini 'flash-crash' in Europe
Currency

Swiss franc slumps in mini 'flash-crash' in Europe

The dollar rose on Monday as concerns grew that US-China talks would not heal a rift over trade between the world's largest economies and the Swiss franc slid in a mini "flash-crash". A brief 1 percent drop in the franc gave currency traders a shock durin
Published 12 Feb, 2019 12:00am
Dollar hovers near six-week high in Asia
Currency

Dollar hovers near six-week high in Asia

The dollar stayed near a six-week high against a basket of currencies as fresh worries over US-Sino trade tensions and global growth pushed investors towards the safety of the greenback. "US-China talks are the big focus for the week and the dollar streng
Published 12 Feb, 2019 12:00am
US to skip world team event

US to skip world team event

The United States will skip Tuesday's team event at the World Ski Championships, according to alpine director Jesse Hunt. "In a continued effort to focus on development and build towards winning at every level, we at US Ski & Snowboard will not enter a te
Published 12 Feb, 2019 12:00am
Denly nears fifty as England consolidate lead

Denly nears fifty as England consolidate lead

England made the most of a morning of errors and misadventures to extend their second innings to 108 for two at lunch on the third day of the third and final Test against the West Indies at the Darren Sammy Stadium in St Lucia on Monday.
Published 12 Feb, 2019 12:00am
Footballer Sala killed by head, trunk injuries

Footballer Sala killed by head, trunk injuries

Argentine footballer Emiliano Sala died of "head and trunk injuries", an inquest in England heard Monday as it began to examine his death in a plane crash in the sea. Sala, 28, had signed for English Premier League side Cardiff City and was flying to his
Published 12 Feb, 2019 12:00am
PSL tickets for Pakistan matches to start from Rs 500

PSL tickets for Pakistan matches to start from Rs 500

With the minimum ticket price of Rs500/-, the sale of tickets for the five Karachi matches of the upcoming Pakistan Super League (PSL) is going to start online this week. The ticket prices will range from Rs500/- to Rs12,000/- for the eight matches schedu
Published 12 Feb, 2019 12:00am
Pat Cummins wins Allan Border Medal

Pat Cummins wins Allan Border Medal

Australian fast bowler Pat Cummins won the Allan Border Medal on Monday, the country's highest cricketing honour, after a tumultuous year for the sport that was rocked by the ball-tampering scandal. The award, presented in Melbourne, has been won by Steve
Published 12 Feb, 2019 12:00am
Middlesex sign Afghan teen Rahman for T20 Blast

Middlesex sign Afghan teen Rahman for T20 Blast

Afghan spin-bowling teenage sensation Mujeeb Ur Rahman will play for English county Middlesex in their T20 campaign next season, the club announced on Monday. The 17-year-old - who has taken 54 international wickets in all formats since making his debut a
Published 12 Feb, 2019 12:00am
German Olympic rowing champion Reinelt dies

German Olympic rowing champion Reinelt dies

German Olympic gold medalist rower Maximilian Reinelt has died aged 30 while cross-country skiing, Swiss police and the German rowing federation said Monday. Reinelt, a long-time member of Germany's men's eights crew, had won Olympic gold in London in 201
Published 12 Feb, 2019 12:00am
Pakistan keep top T20 spot, Babar No 1 batsman

Pakistan keep top T20 spot, Babar No 1 batsman

After scoring 151 runs in the recently concluded T20 series against South Africa, Pakistani batsman (little master) Babar Azam retained the number one position in the batsmen's rankings, as the International Cricket Council (ICC) Monday released the lates
Published 12 Feb, 2019 12:00am
International skiers take to the slopes in Pakistan

International skiers take to the slopes in Pakistan

Skiers descend in long, rhythmic swoops down pristine white slopes in northern Pakistan, braking in a spray of snow as soldiers carrying semi-automatic weapons watch impassively. Dozens of athletes took part at a rare international competition in the Sout
Published 12 Feb, 2019 12:00am
Underperforming Turkey sack coach Lucescu

Underperforming Turkey sack coach Lucescu

The Turkish Football Federation (TFF) announced on Monday the immediate departure of their national coach Mircea Lucescu, who had overseen a slump since taking up the job in 2017. Under the 73-year-old Romanian the 'Milli Takim' failed to qualify for the
Published 12 Feb, 2019 12:00am
Refugee footballer held in Thailand spared extradition to Bahrain

Refugee footballer held in Thailand spared extradition to Bahrain

Refugee footballer Hakeem al-Araibi will not be sent back to Bahrain after Thailand dropped extradition proceedings against him at the Gulf state's request, a prosecutor said Monday, ending a two-month detention ordeal that stirred global outcry.
Published 12 Feb, 2019 12:00am
Bayern seal partnership with Korean football association

Bayern seal partnership with Korean football association

Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich said Monday they have formed a partnership with the Korean Football Association as part of a strategy that could help the Bavarians uncover young talent in Asia. "There's a plethora of youth structures and talent there.
Published 12 Feb, 2019 12:00am
UK economy at weakest since 2012, as Brexit, global worries bite

UK economy at weakest since 2012, as Brexit, global worries bite

Britain's economy slowed sharply in late 2018, pushing annual growth to a six-year low as worries about Brexit hammered business investment and a weakening global economy weighed on trade, data showed on Monday. Quarterly growth fell to 0.2 percent betwee
Published 12 Feb, 2019 12:00am
US team in Beijing for trade talks after IMF 'storm' warning

US team in Beijing for trade talks after IMF 'storm' warning

US negotiators met with their Chinese counterparts in Beijing Monday for a new round of high-stakes trade talks, hoping to reach a deal before the March 1 deadline set by Donald Trump as the IMF warned of a possible global economic "storm".
Published 12 Feb, 2019 12:00am
Oslo exchange backs Nasdaq bid despite Euronext offer

Oslo exchange backs Nasdaq bid despite Euronext offer

European exchange operator Euronext raised its offer for the Oslo stock exchange on Monday, besting an offer from US rival Nasdaq, but the Oslo Bors' management said it still preferred Nasdaq's bid. Euronext raised its offer to 158 kroner per share, beati
Published 12 Feb, 2019 12:00am
China FX reserves rise more than expected to $3.088 trillion
Currency

China FX reserves rise more than expected to $3.088 trillion

China's foreign exchange reserves rose slightly more than expected in January as the yuan rallied on hopes for progress in Sino-US trade talks that could lift some pressure on the cooling Chinese economy. China's reserves rose by $15.2 billion in January
Published 12 Feb, 2019 12:00am
Turkey opens vegetable stalls in battle with inflation

Turkey opens vegetable stalls in battle with inflation

Battling a sharp rise in food costs, Turkish authorities opened their own markets on Monday to sell cheap vegetables directly to shoppers, cutting out retailers who the government has accused of jacking up prices. Crowds queued outside municipality tents
Published 12 Feb, 2019 12:00am
France agrees 'strategic' pact with Qatar

France agrees 'strategic' pact with Qatar

Qatar and France signed a deal Monday to cooperate on security and economic matters, in a boost to the tiny Gulf state still locked in a diplomatic rift with neighbouring Saudi Arabia and its allies. Qatar's top diplomat Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani
Published 12 Feb, 2019 12:00am
Sudan inflation plunges, prices fall
Currency

Sudan inflation plunges, prices fall

Sudan's inflation rate, a key factor behind anti-government protests, fell sharply to 43 percent in January from almost 73 percent the previous month, official figures showed Monday. Soaring inflation along with acute foreign currency shortages have trigg
Published 12 Feb, 2019 12:00am
Eurozone ministers pick Ireland's Lane as ECB chief economist

Eurozone ministers pick Ireland's Lane as ECB chief economist

Eurozone finance ministers on Monday chose Philip Lane, governor of the Irish central bank, to take over the highly influential role of chief economist of the ECB. The decision now goes to EU leaders and barring a major upset, Lane, who holds a PhD in eco
Published 12 Feb, 2019 12:00am
Saudi Arabia would need oil at $80-$85 a barrel to balance budget: IMF

Saudi Arabia would need oil at $80-$85 a barrel to balance budget: IMF

Top oil exporter Saudi Arabia would need oil priced at $80-$85 a barrel to balance its budget this year, an International Monetary Fund official said. Riyadh's breakeven oil price depends on several factors, including the level of oil production, how much
Published 12 Feb, 2019 12:00am
Saudi Arabia would need oil at $80-$85 a barrel to balance budget: IMF

Saudi Arabia would need oil at $80-$85 a barrel to balance budget: IMF

Top oil exporter Saudi Arabia would need oil priced at $80-$85 a barrel to balance its budget this year, an International Monetary Fund official said. Riyadh's breakeven oil price depends on several factors, including the level of oil production, how much
Published 12 Feb, 2019 12:00am
Britain, Switzerland agree on post-Brexit trade

Britain, Switzerland agree on post-Brexit trade

Britain and Switzerland signed a deal Monday to preserve trade relations between the two countries even if London opts to leave the European Union without a deal with Brussels. British international trade secretary Liam Fox and Swiss Economy Minister Guy
Published 12 Feb, 2019 12:00am
FTSE climbs as US-China trade talks take off

FTSE climbs as US-China trade talks take off

British blue-chip names bounced back on Monday buoyed by strength in bank and consumer shares, while a stronger dollar lifted companies with greater international exposure as a fresh round of Sino-US trade talks commenced.
Published 12 Feb, 2019 12:00am
Hong Kong shares up

Hong Kong shares up

The Hong Kong stock market closed firmer on Monday, led by a rally in Mainland Chinese shares, as Beijing and Washington launched another round of bilateral trade talks. At the close of trade, the Hang Seng index was up 0.7 percent at 28,143.84 points, wh
Published 12 Feb, 2019 12:00am
European shares bounce back

European shares bounce back

European shares bounced back on Monday as new-found optimism among investors about the new round of trade talks between Beijing and Washington lifted bourses from one-week lows. The pan-regional STOXX 600 index ended the session up 0.9 percent after falli
Published 12 Feb, 2019 12:00am
Italian bonds rally as bad loans tumble

Italian bonds rally as bad loans tumble

Italian government bonds outperformed the rest of the euro zone debt market on Monday, with yields falling after the Bank of Italy data showed banks shed more than 17 billion euros in gross bad loans in December.
Published 12 Feb, 2019 12:00am
Italian bonds rally as bad loans tumble

Italian bonds rally as bad loans tumble

Italian government bonds outperformed the rest of the euro zone debt market on Monday, with yields falling after the Bank of Italy data showed banks shed more than 17 billion euros in gross bad loans in December.
Published 12 Feb, 2019 12:00am
Australian shares down, New Zeland gains

Australian shares down, New Zeland gains

Australian shares retreated on Monday, as a rally in resource stocks was offset by declines in banks and healthcare stocks. The S&P/ASX 200 index closed at 6,060.8, down 0.2 percent or 10.7 points. The Aussie metals and mining subindex rose 1.8 percent as
Published 12 Feb, 2019 12:00am
China stocks ride higher on trade talk hopes

China stocks ride higher on trade talk hopes

Chinese stocks jumped on Monday as China and the United States moved the trade talks forward and after retailers reported strong holiday sales figures. The Shanghai Composite index rose 1.4 percent to 2,653.90 points, its highest close since Dec. 5, 2018.
Published 12 Feb, 2019 12:00am
Indian shares fall

Indian shares fall

Indian shares fell on Monday, dragged by declines in energy stocks including index-heavyweight Reliance Industries Ltd, as investors fretted over global uncertainties and lacklustre quarterly earnings. While a Sino-US trade dispute continues to worry inve
Published 12 Feb, 2019 12:00am
Oil prices weigh on most Gulf markets; Dubai, Qatar lead losses

Oil prices weigh on most Gulf markets; Dubai, Qatar lead losses

Weak oil prices led to falls in most Gulf stock markets on Monday, while Qatar and Dubai were dragged lower by their blue-chip bank stocks. Qatar's index fell 1.3 percent as the Middle East's largest lender Qatar National Bank slid 5.2 percent, its bigges
Published 12 Feb, 2019 12:00am
Activities at Karachi and Qasim Ports

Activities at Karachi and Qasim Ports

The Karachi Port handled 206,538 tonnes of cargo comprising 166,876 tonnes of import cargo and 39,662 tonnes of export cargo including 3,287 loaded and empty containers during the last 24 hours ending at 0700 hours on Monday. The total import cargos of 16
Published 12 Feb, 2019 12:00am
European gasoline margins rise slightly

European gasoline margins rise slightly

Northwest European gasoline refining margins rose slightly on Thursday as crude prices slumped and ARA gasoline posted a decline. ARA gasoline dropped 2.5 percent to 1.34 million tonnes in the week to Thursday as exports rose, according to data from Dutch
Published 12 Feb, 2019 12:00am
Asia's naphtha cracks hit two-week low

Asia's naphtha cracks hit two-week low

Asia's naphtha cracks hit a two-week low of $29.40 a tonne on Friday on subdued demand while gasoline crack rose to its highest since January 8 on pockets of buying interest. Although still persisting at discount levels, the current gasoline crack at 13 c
Published 12 Feb, 2019 12:00am
CBOT soyabean futures firmer on short-covering bounce

CBOT soyabean futures firmer on short-covering bounce

Chicago Board of Trade soyabean futures ended firmer on Friday as late-session short-covering lifted prices from earlier lows, although traders continued to weigh abundant soya supplies against uncertain demand from China, traders said. CBOT March soyabea
Published 12 Feb, 2019 12:00am
CBOT corn futures lower on improving weather

CBOT corn futures lower on improving weather

Chicago Board of Trade corn futures weakened on Friday as improving weather in South America raised prospects for big crops that will compete with US corn in export markets, traders said. CBOT March corn was down 2-1/4 cents at $3.74-1/4 per bushel. The c
Published 12 Feb, 2019 12:00am
Euronext wheat futures rise from two-month low

Euronext wheat futures rise from two-month low

Euronext wheat futures rose on Friday as a second sale of French wheat to Egypt in as many weeks encouraged a technical rebound from a two-month low. However, gains were curbed by stiff competition in the Egyptian tender, as well as general caution in gra
Published 12 Feb, 2019 12:00am
PMEX daily trading report
Cotton

PMEX daily trading report

On Friday at Pakistan Mercantile Exchange Limited, PMEX Commodity Index closed at 3,612. The traded value of Metals, Energy and COTS/FX was recorded at PKR 5.498 billion and the number of lots traded 7,662. Major business was contributed by NSDQ100 PKR 1.
Published 12 Feb, 2019 12:00am
India's gold demand rises as jewellers stock up

India's gold demand rises as jewellers stock up

Demand for physical gold in India rose this week as jewellers stocked up for a major exhibition, allowing dealers to cut discounts to the lowest in two months, while the Lunar New Year holiday kept activity subdued in other major Asian hubs. Dealers in In
Published 12 Feb, 2019 12:00am
Cotton market: prices fall slightly on modest trade
Cotton

Cotton market: prices fall slightly on modest trade

Lack of buying interest among buyers again witnessed on the cotton market on Monday despite surge in dollar's value and versus the rupee and short crop news from neighbouring country, dealers said. The official spot rate was unchanged at Rs 8,600, they ad
Published 12 Feb, 2019 12:00am
India's rice export prices higher on African demand
Currency

India's rice export prices higher on African demand

Rice export prices in India edged higher this week on buying from Africa, while a strengthening baht trimmed demand for the Thai variety as activity was muted across most Asian hubs due to the Lunar New Year holiday. Prices for top exporter India's benchm
Published 12 Feb, 2019 12:00am
Brazil halts soyabean sales as China buys from US
Currency

Brazil halts soyabean sales as China buys from US

Farmers have halted sales of Brazil's soyabeans as port premiums swooned, the real currency strengthened and a pause in a trade war prompted top importer China to purchase soya from the United States, growers and trading companies said.
Published 12 Feb, 2019 12:00am
Asian LNG prices fall to 17-month low on subdued trade

Asian LNG prices fall to 17-month low on subdued trade

Asian spot prices for liquefied natural gas (LNG) dipped to a 17-month low on subdued trading activity in Asia-Pacific due to a week-long Chinese New Year holiday and a number of new supply offers on the market. Spot prices for March delivery to northeast
Published 12 Feb, 2019 12:00am
CBOT wheat futures mostly higher

CBOT wheat futures mostly higher

Chicago Board of Trade wheat futures were mostly higher on Friday on optimism for improving demand for US exports and as the government estimated US winter wheat plantings at a 110-year low, traders said. CBOT March soft red winter wheat rose 4 cents to $
Published 12 Feb, 2019 12:00am
USDA lifts outlook for sugar supplies in 2018-19

USDA lifts outlook for sugar supplies in 2018-19

The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) on Friday lifted its outlook for domestic sugar supplies in the 2018/19 crop year as cane production is set to increase. The USDA set the closely watched stocks-to-use ratio at 14.6 versus a December forecast of 13.
Published 12 Feb, 2019 12:00am
Natural gas flows to US LNG export terminals likely to rise

Natural gas flows to US LNG export terminals likely to rise

Natural gas flows to US liquefied natural gas export terminals were expected to increase in coming days after collapsing to their lowest level in almost a year as fog clears along the Gulf Coast, according to analysts and data from Refinitiv. Analysts sai
Published 12 Feb, 2019 12:00am
New York cotton

New York cotton

The following were the fluctuations observed during the day:

Published 12 Feb, 2019 12:00am
New York cotton

New York cotton

The following were the fluctuations observed during the day:

Published 12 Feb, 2019 12:00am
State Bank of Pakistan conversion rates
Currency

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 12 Feb, 2019 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 Commi
Published 12 Feb, 2019 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 Monday (February 11, 2019).

Published 12 Feb, 2019 12:00am
Currency notes: exchange rates
Currency

Currency notes: exchange rates

Exchange rates for Currency Notes issued by the Treasury Management Division of National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) here on Monday (February 11, 2019).

Published 12 Feb, 2019 12:00am
Money Market Report
Kerb

Money Market Report

Money market report by Khadim Ali Shah Bukhari & Co on Monday (February 11, 2019).
Published 12 Feb, 2019 12:00am
Spot dollar rates

Spot dollar rates

Spot Dollar rates from Khadim Ali Shah Bukhari & Co Ltd on Monday (February 11, 2019).

Published 12 Feb, 2019 12:00am
JLI MEESEQ Fund Rates

JLI MEESEQ Fund Rates

JLI Meeseq Fund Rates on Monday (February 11, 2019).

Published 12 Feb, 2019 12:00am
JLI MEESEQ Fund Rates

JLI MEESEQ Fund Rates

JLI Meeseq Fund Rates on Monday (February 11, 2019).

Published 12 Feb, 2019 12:00am
JLI MEESEQ Fund Rates

JLI MEESEQ Fund Rates

JLI Meeseq Fund Rates on Monday (February 11, 2019).

Published 12 Feb, 2019 12:00am
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