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Print - 2019-05-24
Spot dollar rates

Spot dollar rates

Spot Dollar rates from Khadim Ali Shah Bukhari & Co Ltd on Thursday (May 23, 2019).

Published 24 May, 2019 12:00am
Money Market Report
Kerb

Money Market Report

Money market report by Khadim Ali Shah Bukhari & Co on Thursday (May 23, 2019).
Published 24 May, 2019 12:00am
Currency notes: exchange rates
Exchange

Currency notes: exchange rates

Exchange rates for Currency Notes issued by the Treasury Management Division of National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) here on Thursday (May 23, 2019).

Published 24 May, 2019 12:00am
Barclays bid rates and maximum rates for payment of interest
Exchange

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 24 May, 2019 12:00am
State Bank of Pakistan conversion rates
Exchange

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 24 May, 2019 12:00am
New York cotton

New York cotton

The following were the fluctuations observed during the day:

Published 24 May, 2019 12:00am
New York cotton

New York cotton

The following were the fluctuations observed during the day:

Published 24 May, 2019 12:00am
Oil price fall weighs on Saudi index, blue chips gain in Egypt
Exchange

Oil price fall weighs on Saudi index, blue chips gain in Egypt

Saudi Arabia's stock market fell sharply on Thursday as banks and petrochemical shares dropped amid falling oil prices, while Egypt's blue-chip index closed higher. Saudi's index dropped 1.4% with 10 of its 11 banks trading lower. Al Rajhi Bank shed 1.7%
Published 24 May, 2019 12:00am
Tokyo shares down

Tokyo shares down

Tokyo shares closed lower on Thursday with key high-tech shares hit as US-China trade and tech disputes intensified. The benchmark Nikkei 225 index fell 0.62 percent, or 132.23 points, to 21,151.14, while the broader Topix index slipped 0.36 percent, or 5
Published 24 May, 2019 12:00am
Wednesday's early afternoon trade: Indexes slump 2 percent

Wednesday's early afternoon trade: Indexes slump 2 percent

US stock indexes slumped 2 percent on Thursday, as investors dumped technology, industrial and energy stocks on fears that a spiraling trade war between the United States and China would shackle global growth. Technology, among sectors most exposed to Chi
Published 24 May, 2019 12:00am
Wall Street down on renewed US-China trade tensions
Exchange

Wall Street down on renewed US-China trade tensions

Wall Street's major indexes dipped on Wednesday as inflamed trade tensions between the United States and China weighed on investor sentiment. A day after Washington's temporary easing of curbs against Huawei Technology Co Ltd provided respite to US stocks
Published 24 May, 2019 12:00am
Treasury yields sink

Treasury yields sink

US Treasury yields fell on Wednesday, pressured by worsening trade tensions between the United States and China after a media report said the Trump government is considering limits to Chinese video surveillance firm Hikvision's ability to buy American tec
Published 24 May, 2019 12:00am
Treasury yields sink

Treasury yields sink

US Treasury yields fell on Wednesday, pressured by worsening trade tensions between the United States and China after a media report said the Trump government is considering limits to Chinese video surveillance firm Hikvision's ability to buy American tec
Published 24 May, 2019 12:00am
Australian shares down; New Zealand at new peak

Australian shares down; New Zealand at new peak

Australian shares ended lower on Thursday, ending six straight sessions of gains, as global stocks slipped on concerns U.S-China trade frictions were spilling into the technology sector. The S&P/ASX 200 index fell 0.3% or 18.90 points to 6,491.80. The ben
Published 24 May, 2019 12:00am
China's blue-chip index falls to three-month low

China's blue-chip index falls to three-month low

China's blue-chip stock index dropped to a three-month closing low on Thursday, as investors dumped technology shares amid worries a growing number of Chinese firms in the hi-tech sector could bear the brunt of an escalating trade war with the United Stat
Published 24 May, 2019 12:00am
Most Southeast Asian stocks fall on tech war fears

Most Southeast Asian stocks fall on tech war fears

Most Southeast Asian stock markets closed lower on Thursday as an intensifying battle over technology added to the simmering trade tensions between the United States and China.
Published 24 May, 2019 12:00am
Turmoil over future of May, Brexit bruises British stocks

Turmoil over future of May, Brexit bruises British stocks

Heightened concerns over the course of Brexit and mounting pressure on Prime Minister Theresa May to step down weighed heavily on Britain's mid-cap index and domestically-focused blue-chip stocks on Thursday.
Published 24 May, 2019 12:00am
US home sales, manufacturing stumble; job market resilient

US home sales, manufacturing stumble; job market resilient

Sales of new US single-family homes fell from near an 11-1/2-year high in April as prices rebounded and manufacturing activity hit its lowest level in almost a decade in May, suggesting a sharp slowdown in economic growth was underway. But other data on T
Published 24 May, 2019 12:00am
German business confidence hits four-year low

German business confidence hits four-year low

Confidence among German business leaders was ground down to its lowest level in more than four years in May, a closely-watched survey showed Thursday, dampening the mood after tentative signs of spring optimism. The Munich-based Ifo institute said its con
Published 24 May, 2019 12:00am
Egypt, Cyprus in deal for power link to Europe

Egypt, Cyprus in deal for power link to Europe

Egypt has signed a deal with a Cypriot firm to lay a 310-kilometre (195-mile) cable under the Mediterranean to export electricity to Europe, the company said on Thursday. Nicosia-based EuroAfrica described the deal, worth an estimated two billion euros, a
Published 24 May, 2019 12:00am
IMF warns US-China trade war will 'jeopardize' 2019 global growth

IMF warns US-China trade war will 'jeopardize' 2019 global growth

The IMF sounded the alarm on Thursday about the escalating US-China trade war, warning it will "jeopardize" 2019 global growth, undermine confidence and raise prices for consumers. Gita Gopinath, the International Monetary Fund's chief economist, directly
Published 24 May, 2019 12:00am
States face mounting calls to improve drug price transparency

States face mounting calls to improve drug price transparency

Governments attending the World Health Organization's annual meeting faced mounting pressure on Thursday to adopt a resolution to improve drug price transparency, which has faced resistance from several key states. Nearly 50 civil society groups, led by t
Published 24 May, 2019 12:00am
US unveils $16 billion aid for farmers hurt by China trade war

US unveils $16 billion aid for farmers hurt by China trade war

The United States on Thursday unveiled a new $16 billion aid package to help farmers caught in the crossfire of President Donald Trump's trade war with China. Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue said the bulk of the funds will go to direct payments to farm
Published 24 May, 2019 12:00am
Huawei's own OS system may be ready this year

Huawei's own OS system may be ready this year

Chinese telecom giant Huawei says it could roll out its own operating system for smartphones and laptops in China by the autumn after the United States blacklisted the company, a report said Thursday. The international version of the system could be ready
Published 24 May, 2019 12:00am
US, China harden their stands on Huawei

US, China harden their stands on Huawei

The United States and China hardened their stances over Huawei Thursday as Washington brushed aside claims of "bullying" and accused the Chinese tech giant of misrepresenting its ties to the Beijing government. The world's top two economies stepped up the
Published 24 May, 2019 12:00am
Federer, Nadal threaten Djokovic bid for historic Slam

Federer, Nadal threaten Djokovic bid for historic Slam

Novak Djokovic can become only the second man in history to have twice held all four Grand Slam titles at the same time with victory at the French Open. However, a returning Roger Federer and rejuvenated Rafael Nadal will once again stand in his way. Worl
Published 24 May, 2019 12:00am
Finch plays down Smith and Warner World Cup security concerns

Finch plays down Smith and Warner World Cup security concerns

Australia one-day captain Aaron Finch said everything had been put in place to protect disgraced pair Steve Smith and David Warner during the World Cup in England. Former skipper Smith and fellow star batsman Warner only returned to international duty ear
Published 24 May, 2019 12:00am
Kohli honoured to be World Cup target for 'X-factor' Archer

Kohli honoured to be World Cup target for 'X-factor' Archer

India captain Virat Kohli said on Thursday it was a "big compliment" to be a target wicket for England newcomer Jofra Archer at the upcoming World Cup. Barbados-born fast bowler Archer, who has impressed in the Indian Premier League, was included in Engla
Published 24 May, 2019 12:00am
Korean teenager beaten as holders crash out of Sudirman Cup

Korean teenager beaten as holders crash out of Sudirman Cup

School girl An Se-Young's fairytale run came to an end as holders South Korea crashed out to Thailand in the quarter-finals of the Sudirman Cup on Thursday. Thailand will play hosts and hot favourites China in the last four of badminton's prestigious mixe
Published 24 May, 2019 12:00am
PCB signs two-year partnership with Shahid Afridi Foundation

PCB signs two-year partnership with Shahid Afridi Foundation

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Thursday extended the scope of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) as it signed a two-year partnership with Shahid Afridi Foundation (SAF), one of the prestigious charity organisations set up by an ex-cricketer. This fol
Published 24 May, 2019 12:00am
South Korea scraps joint Olympic hockey team with North

South Korea scraps joint Olympic hockey team with North

South Korea are dropping their plan for a joint women's field hockey team with the North at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, officials said Thursday, after Pyongyang failed to co-operate. Sporting ties triggered a rapid diplomatic thaw on and around the peninsula
Published 24 May, 2019 12:00am
FIFA drops plans for 48-team 2022 World Cup

FIFA drops plans for 48-team 2022 World Cup

FIFA shelved a proposed expansion of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar to 48 teams on Wednesday, dealing a blow to the world football body's president Gianni Infantino. The 2022 tournament in the Gulf state will now be played with 32 nations taking part. FIFA s
Published 24 May, 2019 12:00am
Al-Khelaifi charged in Qatar athletics graft probe

Al-Khelaifi charged in Qatar athletics graft probe

Paris Saint-Germain chief Nasser Al-Khelaifi was on Thursday charged with corruption in the bidding process for this year's world athletics championships in Doha, judicial sources said. Al-Khelaifi, who is also the boss of Qatari television channel BeIn S
Published 24 May, 2019 12:00am
Farooq Club in Ramazan Volleyball semis

Farooq Club in Ramazan Volleyball semis

The semi-finals line up was completed when Farooq Club Azakhail village, District Nowshera recorded victory against strong rival Sohrab Club Charsadda in the last quarter-final and moved to the semi-finals of the ongoing Ramazan Floodlight Volleyball Inte
Published 24 May, 2019 12:00am
Yen gains in Asia
Currency

Yen gains in Asia

The yen advanced broadly on Thursday as persistent US-China trade fears and Brexit concerns fanned risk aversion, lifting the safe-haven Japanese currency. The yen was 0.1% firmer at 110.200 to the dollar, having pulled back from a two-week low of 110.675
Published 24 May, 2019 12:00am
Dollar climbs in Europe
Currency

Dollar climbs in Europe

The dollar hit its highest level in a month as economic and political uncertainties swept through Europe and Asia, pinning down most major currencies like the euro and the yuan. Worries over German manufacturing, the impact of a deepening trade war on Asi
Published 24 May, 2019 12:00am
Dollar stalls near one-month high in New York
Exchange

Dollar stalls near one-month high in New York

The US dollar held near a one-month high on Wednesday after minutes from the May Federal Open Market Committee meeting showed officials agreed that their current patient approach to setting monetary policy could remain in place "for some time."
Published 24 May, 2019 12:00am
Turkish lira weakens again
Currency

Turkish lira weakens again

Turkey's lira weakened on Thursday on concerns over troubled US ties due to Ankara's plan to buy a Russian S-400 missile defence system, and it failed to rebound when the government unveiled a $4.9-billion package for struggling importers.
Published 24 May, 2019 12:00am
Asian forex: Indian rupee rallies
Exchange

Asian forex: Indian rupee rallies

The Indian rupee gained as much as 0.4% on Thursday after early counting trends suggested a comfortable victory for Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Bharatiya Janata Party-led coalition, setting the stage for his second term with a stronger mandate.
Published 24 May, 2019 12:00am
Sterling slips as pressure mounts on May to step down
Currency

Sterling slips as pressure mounts on May to step down

Sterling weakened again on Thursday as pressure mounted on Prime Minister Theresa May to name a date for her departure after a backlash over her last-ditch plans for Britain's exit from the European Union. May's final attempt to get colleagues' backing fo
Published 24 May, 2019 12:00am
Sri Lankan rupee up
Currency

Sri Lankan rupee up

Sri Lankan ended 0.2 percent firmer at 176.30/45 per dollar, compared with Wednesday's close of 176.65/80, on exporter dollar sales, market sources said. Analysts, however, expect the currency to weaken as money flows out of stocks and government securiti
Published 24 May, 2019 12:00am
PMEX daily trading report
Exchange

PMEX daily trading report

On Wednesday at Pakistan Mercantile Exchange Limited, PMEX Commodity Index closed at 3,897. The traded value of Metals, Energy and COTS/FX was recorded at PKR 8.372 billion and the number of lots traded 10,575.
Published 24 May, 2019 12:00am
Asia's naphtha intermonth spread turns negative

Asia's naphtha intermonth spread turns negative

Asia's naphtha intermonth spread turned negative on Wednesday for the first time since December, in a sign that supplies are outpacing demand. Front-month first-half July price for benchmark open-specification naphtha was 50 cents lower than first-half Au
Published 24 May, 2019 12:00am
Brazil's 2019-20 coffee crop seen at 59.3 million bags: USDA attaché

Brazil's 2019-20 coffee crop seen at 59.3 million bags: USDA attaché

The 2019-20 coffee crop in top-grower Brazil is expected to reach 59.3 million 60-kg bags, according to a report published by the US Department of Agriculture attache in Sao Paulo. While this forecast represents an 8.5% decline from the record-large 2018-
Published 24 May, 2019 12:00am
EU wheat falls as US rally pauses
Exchange

EU wheat falls as US rally pauses

Paris wheat futures fell on Wednesday as a pause in a US rally deprived the European market of its recent driver while positive crop conditions across Europe also put pressure on prices. Front-month September milling wheat on the Paris-based Euronext exch
Published 24 May, 2019 12:00am
CBOT corn futures higher

CBOT corn futures higher

Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT) corn futures closed higher for an eighth straight session on Wednesday on worries that rain-stalled US planting and soggy fields would reduce production this year. Corn gains were clipped by technical selling in the overbough
Published 24 May, 2019 12:00am
China's iron ore hits record high
Exchange

China's iron ore hits record high

China's iron ore futures jumped to a new record high on Wednesday, fuelled by a persistently bullish outlook as steel mills look to source raw material after running down stocks. The most-traded iron ore futures on the Dalian Commodity Exchange climbed as
Published 24 May, 2019 12:00am
Activities at Karachi and Qasim ports

Activities at Karachi and Qasim ports

The Karachi Port handled 101,565 tonnes of cargo comprising 69,685 tonnes of import cargo and 31,880 tonnes of export cargo including 6,380 loaded and empty containers during the last 24 hours ending at 0700 hours on Thursday. The total import cargos of 6
Published 24 May, 2019 12:00am
Cotton market: prices gain momentum on improved activity
Currency

Cotton market: prices gain momentum on improved activity

Rates of cotton showed further increase on the local market on strong demand by small mills, dealers said on Thursday. The official spot rate was up by Rs 50 to Rs 8750, they added. In the ready session, about 6000 bales of cotton changed hands between Rs
Published 24 May, 2019 12:00am
CBOT wheat futures fall

CBOT wheat futures fall

Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT) wheat futures fell on Wednesday, pressured by technical selling and profit-taking after hitting a three-month high the previous session. CBOT July soft red winter wheat settled 6 cents lower at $4.72-3/4 per bushel. The contr
Published 24 May, 2019 12:00am
CBOT soyabeans rise in technical rebound

CBOT soyabeans rise in technical rebound

Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT) soyabeans closed higher on Wednesday in a technical-buying rebound from the previous day's declines as the market awaited details of a government farm aid package that could encourage farmers to plant more soya.
Published 24 May, 2019 12:00am
UN envoy for Western Sahara quits over health reasons

UN envoy for Western Sahara quits over health reasons

The UN envoy for Western Sahara, Horst Koehler, has resigned from his post due to health reasons, nearly two years after he took up the peacemaking mission, the United Nations said Wednesday. Koehler, a former German president, was appointed in August 201
Published 24 May, 2019 12:00am