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Gold rangebound as investors brace for key US economic data

Gold prices were trading in a tight range on Thursday as traders remained on the sidelines ahead of a key US...

Published 03 Oct, 2024 10:52am

Markets

Dollar firm after US data quells recession fears

TOKYO: The dollar hovered near a two-week high to the yen after its biggest one-day gain against major peers in four...

Published 16 Aug, 2024 09:53am

Markets

Oil prices fall more than 1% on China worries

Oil prices fell by more than $1 on Friday, with Brent slipping below $80 a barrel after a string of dismal...

Updated 16 Aug, 2024 05:12pm

Business & Finance

Oil rises nearly 2pc

NEW YORK: Oil prices gained more than $1 a barrel on Thursday after US economic data allayed fears of recession in...

Published 16 Aug, 2024 06:56am

Markets

Gold drifts higher as US rate cut optimism boosts appeal

Gold prices nudged higher on Tuesday as comments from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell bolstered the case for a...

Published 16 Jul, 2024 09:37am

Markets

Indian rupee up slightly as Asia FX takes a ‘breather’ on dip in US bond yields

MUMBAI: The Indian rupee was mildly stronger on Monday, tracking a rise in its Asian peers, which were aided by a...

Published 08 Jul, 2024 10:17am

Markets

Dollar on the defensive after soft data, little relief for yen

TOKYO: The dollar was on the back foot on Thursday after US economic data continued to point to slowing growth,...

Published 04 Jul, 2024 09:56am

Business & Finance

US dollar retreats after weak economic data

NEW YORK/LONDON: The yen edged up from a 38-year low against the US dollar on Thursday, helped by softening US...

Published 28 Jun, 2024 05:41am

Markets

Asian markets rise with Wall St as traders eye latest US data

HONG KONG: Asian equities rallied Tuesday, tracking another tech-driven record on Wall Street, while investors...

Published 18 Jun, 2024 01:26pm

Markets

Gold little changed as traders seek more data for Fed rate cues

Gold prices were little changed on Monday as traders awaited more US economic data this week, after recent data...

Published 03 Jun, 2024 10:29am

Business & Finance

Dollar slips on profit taking

NEW YORK: The dollar slipped broadly on Friday as traders booked profits after recent gains but the US currency...

Published 25 May, 2024 06:33am

Business & Finance

Dollar jumps on central bank divergence

NEW YORK: The euro stumbled to a five-month low against the dollar on Friday after the European Central Bank...

Published 15 Apr, 2024 03:56am

Business & Finance

Asian currencies at multi-month lows as dollar steadies

BENGALURU: Several currencies in emerging Asia extended losses on Wednesday to hit multi-month lows, while stocks...

Published 28 Mar, 2024 06:30am

Markets

India rupee may face some pressure as weaker yuan weighs on Asian FX

MUMBAI: The India rupee is likely to open flat on Wednesday, although the Indian currency may face some pressure on...

Published 27 Mar, 2024 10:46am

Markets

Asian currencies at multi-month lows against US dollar; stocks mixed

Several Asian currencies hit multi-month lows on Wednesday, while regional stocks were mixed, with traders pouring...

Published 27 Mar, 2024 10:13am

Markets

Yen hits 34-year low ahead of key US inflation test

SINGAPORE: The dollar climbed on Wednesday in the wake of more strong US economic data, nudging the Japanese yen to...

Published 27 Mar, 2024 09:57am

Business & Finance

Asian currencies oscillate within tight range

BENGALURU: Emerging Asian currencies were stuck in tight ranges on Monday, as the greenback received a boost from...

Published 26 Mar, 2024 04:20am

Markets

Currency market subdued ahead of fresh US economic data

TOKYO: The currency market was sedate on Thursday, with the US dollar consolidating against major peers as market...

Published 14 Mar, 2024 10:02am

Markets

South Korean won, Taiwan dollar lead charge in Asian FX; equities rise

The South Korean won and the Taiwan dollar led Asian currencies higher on Tuesday, supported by a weak dollar...

Published 28 Nov, 2023 10:25am

Markets

Japan shares hit three-decade high, yuan shoves dollar down

SYDNEY: Japanese shares hit highs not seen since 1990 on Monday as strong earnings and offshore demand fuelled a...

Updated 20 Nov, 2023 11:44am

Business & Finance

Australia, NZ dlrs lower

SYDNEY: The Australian and New Zealand dollars edged lower on Friday as softer US economic data weighed on some...

Published 18 Nov, 2023 06:03am

Markets

Most Gulf markets gain ahead of US economic data

Most major stock markets in the Gulf rose in early trade on Tuesday ahead of economic data expected to offer clues...

Published 24 Oct, 2023 02:05pm

Markets

Dollar pauses rally as markets brace for US nonfarm payrolls test

SINGAPORE: The dollar dipped on Friday but traders were largely keeping to the sidelines in both the currency and US...

Published 06 Oct, 2023 10:15am

Opinion

Bond vigilantes and inversion anxiety

One of Wall Street’s enduring lessons, “inverted yield curves don’t always predict recessions, but all...

Updated 05 Oct, 2023 06:45am

Business & Finance

Dollar flat, but on track for eight straight weeks of gains

NEW YORK: The dollar was little changed on Friday, consolidating gains amassed during the week on...

Published 11 Sep, 2023 06:32am

Markets

European shares run out of steam by close as Bayer, energy stocks weigh

PARIS: Europe’s benchmark STOXX 600 was unchanged on Thursday as a drag by Germany’s Bayer and energy stocks...

Published 12 May, 2023 05:59am

Markets

Oil set for weekly loss as economic uncertainty weighs

LONDON: Oil prices were on track for a weekly loss, despite a rise on Friday on strong economic data in the euro...

Updated 21 Apr, 2023 09:04pm

Business & Finance

Dollar drops after recent gains

NEW YORK: The dollar tumbled from a seven-week high on Monday, tracking declines in US Treasury yields, as investors...

Published 28 Feb, 2023 07:12am

Markets

Oil steady on mixed US economic data

NEW YORK: Oil prices fluctuated in a narrow range on Thursday as the market weighed mixed US economic signals and...

Published 17 Feb, 2023 06:00am

Markets

Indian rupee poised to inch up on fall in US yields; budget, Fed outcome eyed

MUMBAI: The Indian rupee is likely to open higher versus the dollar on Wednesday, helped by the decline in Treasury...

Published 01 Feb, 2023 10:29am

Forex
World
Commodity

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Dec 20	278.48
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Dec 20	278.28
USD to Japanese Yen / Dec 20	156.31
USD to Swiss Franc / Dec 20	0.89
Pound Sterling to USD / Dec 20	1.26
Euro to USD / Dec 20	1.04

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Dec 20	5,930.85
India Sensex / Dec 20	78,041.59
Tokyo Nikkei / Dec 20	38,701.90
Nasdaq / Dec 20	19,572.60
Hang Seng / Dec 20	19,720.70
FTSE 100 / Dec 20	8,084.36
Dow Jones / Dec 20	42,840.26
Germany DAX 30 / Dec 20	19,884.75

Item	Value
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Dec 20	69.46
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Dec 20	234,311
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Dec 20	2,622.91
Cotton US¢/pound / Dec 20	68.06
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Dec 21	17,585
Petrol/Litre / Dec 22	252.10

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
Media Times Ltd / Dec 20 Media Times Limited(MDTL)	2.37 ▲ 0.37 (18.50%)
Pace (Pak) Ltd. / Dec 20 Pace (Pakistan) Limited(PACE)	7.23 ▲ 1.00 (16.05%)
Ist.Capital Sec / Dec 20 First Capital Securities Corporation(FCSC)	2.12 ▲ 0.26 (13.98%)
Khalid Siraj / Dec 20 Khalid Siraj Textile Mills Limited(KSTM)	9.60 ▲ 0.97 (11.24%)
Aruj Industries / Dec 20 Aruj Industries Limited(ARUJ)	9.90 ▲ 0.98 (10.99%)
Escorts Bank / Dec 20 Escorts Investment Bank Limited(ESBL)	4.79 ▲ 0.47 (10.88%)
Cresent Jute / Dec 20 Crescent Jute Products Limited(CJPL)	4.20 ▲ 0.40 (10.53%)
S.G.Power / Dec 20 S.G. Power Limited(SGPL)	11.19 ▲ 1.02 (10.03%)
P.T.C.L. / Dec 20 Pakistan Telecommunication Company Ltd(PTC)	25.80 ▲ 2.35 (10.02%)

Stock	Price
LSE Financial Serv. / Dec 20 LSE Financial Services Limited(LSEFSL)	16.25 ▼ -1.81 (-10.02%)
Dar-es-Salaam / Dec 20 Dar-es-Salaam Textile Mills Limited(DSML)	41.93 ▼ -4.66 (-10.00%)
Maqbool Tex. / Dec 20 Maqbool Textile Mills Limited(MQTM)	31.05 ▼ -3.45 (-10.00%)
Reliance Cotton / Dec 20 Reliance Cotton Spinning Mills Limited(RCML)	621 ▼ -69.00 (-10.00%)
Sanghar Sugar / Dec 20 Sanghar Sugar Mills Limited(SANSM)	27.72 ▼ -3.08 (-10.00%)
Olympia Mills / Dec 20 Olympia Mills Limited(OML)	34.58 ▼ -3.84 (-9.99%)
Nagina Cot. / Dec 20 Nagina Cotton Mills Limited(NAGC)	48.92 ▼ -5.41 (-9.96%)
Oilboy Energy / Dec 20 Oilboy Energy Limited(OBOY)	11.39 ▼ -1.26 (-9.96%)
Arpak Int. / Dec 20 Arpak International Investments Ltd.(ARPAK)	65.22 ▼ -7.19 (-9.93%)

Stock	Volume
WorldCall Telecom / Dec 20 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	177,645,248 ▲ 0.10
K-Electric Ltd. / Dec 20 K-Electric Limited(KEL)	81,901,542 ▲ 0.16
Cnergyico PK / Dec 20 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	68,345,098 ▲ 0.12
Pak Elektron / Dec 20 Pak Elektron Limited(PAEL)	57,974,101 ▲ 1.47
Pak Refinery / Dec 20 Pakistan Refinery Limited(PRL)	45,251,944 ▲ 0.40
Pace (Pak) Ltd. / Dec 20 Pace (Pakistan) Limited(PACE)	43,240,462 ▲ 1.00
Sui South Gas / Dec 20 Sui Southern Gas Company Limited(SSGC)	40,539,001 ▼ -0.74
B.O.Punjab / Dec 20 The Bank of Punjab(BOP)	35,598,669 ▲ 0.24
Symmetry Group / Dec 20 Symmetry Group Limited(SYM)	34,869,613 ▼ -0.72

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