Recently, two flagship surveys were released by the International Monetary Fund (IMF). Firstly, the World Economic Outlook (WEO) which usually appears in April and September/October. It presents IMF staff economists' analyses of global economic developmen

The weather report on Wednesday (October 23, 2019) and the forecast for Thursday (October 24, 2019).

Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Wednesday (October 23, 2019).

The following were Tuesday official prices.

Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Wednesday (October 23, 2019).

Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Wednesday (October 23, 2019)

Paper market rates in rupees on Wednesday (October 23, 2019).

Pakistan Mercantile Exchange - PMEX (Formerly National Commodity Exchange Limited - NCEL) Trading Summary on Wednesday (October 23, 2019).

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Wednesday (October 23, 2019).

Interbank closing rates for dollar on Wednesday (October 23, 2019).

Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Wednesday (October 23, 2019).

The rupee maintained upward trend against the dollar in the open market on Wednesday in process of trading activity, dealers said.

The rupee maintained upward trend against the dollar in the open market on Wednesday in process of trading activity, dealers said.

The following were the revised rates of debt securities on Wednesday (October 23, 2019).

The following were the cross transactions between client to client & financial institutions here on Wednesday (October 23, 2019).

Mutual Funds Association has issued open-end funds daily prices for Wednesday (October 23, 2019)

National Clearing Company declares daily settlement information for local & foreign investors on Wednesday (October 23, 2019).

BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Wednesday (October 23, 2019).

Electronic/credit of dividend warrants/bonus/right share certificates.

Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.

Board Meetings in Progress of Companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.

Dividend/Bonus announcements by the companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.

Last dates of renunciation/payment.

Right issues proposed by companies listed on Pakistan Stock Exchange.

Pakistan Stock Exchange's Clearing Schedule for T+2 System.

Dates of Closure of Books and holding of Ordinary and Extra-Ordinary General Meetings of companies listed on the stock exchanges.

EFU Takaful Conservative Fund Rates on Wednesday (October 23, 2019).

EFU Takaful Aggressive Fund Rates on Wednesday (October 23, 2019).

EFU Takaful Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (October 23, 2019).

EFU Aggressive Fund Rates on Wednesday (October 23, 2019).

EFU Guaranteed Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (October 23, 2019).

EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (October 23, 2019).

EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (October 23, 2019).

EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (October 23, 2019).

EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (October 23, 2019).

JLI Capital Growth Takaful Fund Rates on Wednesday (October 23, 2019).

JLI Managed Takaful Fund Rates on Wednesday (October 23, 2019).

JLI Yaqeen Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (October 23, 2019).

JLI Meeseq Fund Rates on Wednesday (October 23, 2019).

Jubilee Life Insurance Capital Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (October 23, 2019).

Jubilee Life Insurance Managed Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (October 23, 2019).

Kibor interbank offered rates on Wednesday (October 23, 2019).

London Interbank Offered Rates (LIBOR) on Wednesday (October 23, 2019).

The International Monetary Fund (IMF), treasuries' department's currency values in terms of Special Drawing Rights (SDR).

Open market rates of foreign currencies supplied by the Forex Association of Pakistan on Wednesday (October 23, 2019).

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

Money market report by Khadim Ali Shah Bukhari & Co on Wednesday (October 23, 2019).

The selling/buying rates for currency notes of major currencies issued by National Bank (NBP) here on Wednesday (October 23, 2019).

Bill Buying Rates per unit of currency -- issued by the Treasury Management Division of the National Bank of Pakistan on Wednesday (October 23, 2019).

London Interbank Offer Rates on for calculating interest on special US dollar on Wednesday (October 23, 2019).

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

Exchange rates issued by the Treasury Management Division of National Bank of Pakistan on Wednesday (October 23, 2019).

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

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

The following were the fluctuations observed during the day:

All timings are in PST (Pakistan Standard Time).

ICE cotton futures gained for a second-straight session on Wednesday as investors covered their short positions on optimism over Sino-US trade ties, ahead of the US weekly export sales data.

Copper prices rose on Wednesday as a wave of protests in top producer Chile began to disrupt supplies, but gains were limited by lingering fears over the health of the global economy and the outlook for demand. Benchmark copper on the London Metal Exchang

Oil rose about 2.5% on Wednesday after government data showed a surprise draw in US crude stocks and as the prospect of deeper output cuts by OPEC and its allies offered support.

Malaysian palm oil futures closed at an eight-month high on Wednesday, buoyed by sharp gains in rival oils, though a slightly stronger ringgit and worries over demand from India capped gains.

Raw sugar futures fell to a one-month low on Wednesday, with sluggish physical demand, producer selling and bearish technicals all weighing on prices.

Gold steadied in a tight range on Tuesday as investors adopted a cautious approach ahead of a crucial Brexit vote, while focus shifted to the US Federal Reserve's stance on interest rate cuts.

Gold prices were largely unchanged on Wednesday, as investors awaited more clarity on the Brexit and the US-China trade war, while some technical buying provided modest support to the bullion.

Gold rose on Wednesday as risk sentiment took a hit after UK lawmakers pushed the pause button on Brexit, while expectations of further monetary easing by global central banks lent further support.

US soyabean futures edged higher on Wednesday after China offered to exempt some US shipments from import tariffs, although a lack of confirmed buying and an accelerating US harvest kept gains in check.

Gold gained on Wednesday as some investors sought refuge in the metal after UK lawmakers pushed the pause button on Brexit, while expectations of further monetary easing by central banks lent further support.

Graana Group of Companies, Pakistan's leading real estate development group, is chalking out a workable plan to launch 'RE2020' initiative which aims at bringing over 100 investment projects to Pakistan.

A working luncheon meeting was hosted by Japan-Pakistan Business Cooperation Committee (JPBCC) for President Dr Arif Alvi.

Minister for Parliamentary Affairs, Azam Khan Swati, Wednesday ruled out any deal with the opposition on 'Azadi March,' saying that the government recognises its right to peaceful protest within the ambit of law and warned that the law will act if the pro

K-Electric on Wednesday announced that it has awarded the contracts to global technology powerhouse Siemens AG and Chinese construction contractor Harbin Electric for a 900MW Combined Cycle Power Plant and associated grids at Bin Qasim.

Fauji Fertilizer Company (FFC) has been dedicatedly pursuing initiatives for sustainable community welfare and has therefore collaborated with Pink Ribbon Pakistan, renowned organization working for breast cancer awareness.

The Supreme Court on Wednesday rejected National Accountability Bureau's (NAB) appeal against acquittal of Sohail Zia Butt in a corruption case.

The margin on short-term government securities further declined up to 68 basis points (bps) in the auction held Wednesday.

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) is poised to give maximum facilitation to small traders in order to resolve their grievances.

Minister for Communications has said that Motorway Police have become a symbol of pride for the nation. Murad Saeed said this while addressing an event as chief guest wherein officers and members of civil society participated. The Federal Minister for Com

Spokesperson for the Sindh government and Adviser to Sindh Chief Minister on Law, Environment, Climate Change and Coastal Development Barrister Murtaza Wahab said on Wednesday that the Sindh Cabinet approved the fixation of 0.5 percent job quota for Trans

China shares closed lower on Wednesday, amid weakness in real estate stocks, as hopes of policy support from Beijing to boost the faltering economy faded.

Japan's key benchmark stock index edged up to a one year-high, supported by gains for the phrama sector thanks to drugmaker Eisai rallying hard, though weak chip-related stocks capped the gains after disappointing results from Texas Instruments.

Nasdaq Inc said it cancelled trades that spanned a two-minute period before the opening bell on Wednesday which affected about 50 securities.

Wall Street was supported by gains in Apple and Boeing shares on Wednesday, though weak earnings from Caterpillar and Texas Instruments raised concerns of an impact from the US-China trade war on global growth.

US stocks ended lower on Tuesday, giving up early gains after British lawmakers rejected the government's proposed timetable for passing legislation to ratify its deal to exit the European Union.

Indian shares wobbled in lacklustre trade on Wednesday, with Yes Bank and Tata Motors Ltd shares dragging the benchmark index lower, as investors scanned a string of disappointing corporate results.

US Treasury yields dropped on Tuesday, in line with sterling's movements, as investors bought safe-haven debt after UK lawmakers voted against Prime Minister Boris Johnson's extremely tight timetable to approve his deal for Britain to exit the European Un

Australian shares ended flat on Wednesday as gains in miners were offset by profit-taking in the healthcare sector, while New Zealand's market was hit by steep looses for energy stocks after Rio Tinto said it plans to shut a power-guzzling smelter.

Eurozone government bond yields fell on Wednesday as investors grew more wary about how and when Britain will leave the European Union. British lawmakers signalled their support for the Brexit deal British Prime Minister Boris Johnson agreed with the Euro

European shares dipped for the first time this week on Wednesday, as warnings from Texas Instruments raised concerns about the global microchip industry, while UK lawmakers hit the pause button on Britain's exit from the European Union.

The majority of the southeast Asian stock markets ended lower on Wednesday, with Singapore leading losses, as investors booked profits after recent gains, while revenue warning from a major US chipmaker revived concerns about global economic growth.

Shares in domestically-focused UK firms eased on Wednesday as votes in parliament kept investors guessing on the final timing and shape of Britain's withdrawal from the European Union, while the blue-chip FTSE 100 touched a near one-month high.

Japanese car-making giant Honda announced Wednesday it will speed up plans to have electric options for all new car models for the European market by 2022, as it launched its latest hybrid.

Boeing on Wednesday reported a sharp drop in third-quarter earnings due to the 737 MAX grounding but said it still expects regulatory approval this year to return the plane to service.

Scientists claimed Wednesday to have achieved a near-mythical state of computing in which a new generation of machine vastly outperforms the world's fastest super-computer, known as "quantum supremacy".

Caterpillar shares came under pressure early Wednesday after the company slashed its profit forecast, citing global economic uncertainty.

French industry morale fell unexpectedly in October to its lowest level since early 2015 as France and its European partners became the latest target of US trade actions, a monthly survey showed on Wednesday.

SoftBank announced on Wednesday it will pump billions of dollars into struggling office-sharing start-up WeWork, in a deal that will see co-founder Adam Neumann taking a huge payout and exiting the board.

There is rising risk of contagion in India's banking sector with many finance companies having lost more than half of their equity value in the past year, rating agency Standard & Poor's said on Wednesday.

India on Wednesday relaxed its rules for setting up fuel stations in the country after a gap of 17 years, opening to non-energy companies a sector long eyed by global oil majors.

Facebook chief executive Mark Zuckerberg opened the door Wednesday to scaling back plans for its digital coin Libra if it cannot win approval as a new currency for global exchanges. Zuckerberg made the comments as he faced a torrent of criticism at a cong

The pound edged lower on Wednesday after an overnight fall as Brexit hung in the balance, with the British Parliament still divided on how, when or even if to engineer Britain's departure from the European Union.

The Japanese yen rose to a one-week high and the Swiss franc gained on Wednesday as investors sought safer assets after British lawmakers forced a delay in the UK government's Brexit plans.

The dollar and British pound were steady on Wednesday as European Union leaders consider Britain's request for a Brexit delay, and are expected to grant a three-month extension to the Oct. 31 deadline for its departure.