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Most Gulf markets fall after stronger than expected US jobs data

Most stock markets in the Gulf were subdued on Sunday following stronger than expected US jobs data, which ...

Published 13 Jan, 2025 03:06am

Business & Finance

Sterling hits 14-month low after US jobs data, gilt yields rise

LONDON: British assets remained under pressure on Friday from high global borrowing costs, with sterling falling for...

Published 13 Jan, 2025 03:06am

Business & Finance

US dollar mixed after jobs data

NEW YORK: The US dollar was mixed on Friday after data showed the unemployment rate in the world’s largest economy...

Published 07 Dec, 2024 08:13am

Markets

S&P 500, Nasdaq gain after jobs data boosts rate-cut bets

NEW YORK: The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq hit intraday record highs on Friday as traders increased bets on a Federal...

Published 07 Dec, 2024 08:08am

Business & Finance

Indian rupee gains on broad dollar decline

MUMBAI: The Indian rupee ended higher on Friday, tracking gains across regional currencies ahead of the crucial US...

Published 09 Sep, 2024 07:27am

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Yen slips, markets brace for US inflation data

SINGAPORE: The yen was a tad softer against the dollar in trading thinned by a Japanese holiday on Monday, with...

Published 12 Aug, 2024 09:53am

Markets

Nikkei ends higher as US jobs data calms recession fears

TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei rose on Friday, as a bigger-than-expected drop in US unemployment claims assuaged fears of a...

Updated 10 Aug, 2024 08:08am

Business & Finance

Fed under pressure to cut rates as market turmoil continues

WASHINGTON: The ongoing global stock sell-off has fueled calls for the US Federal Reserve to lower interest rates...

Published 07 Aug, 2024 05:37am

Markets

European shares tumble as global equity rout amplifies

PARIS: Europe’s STOXX 600 fell close to 3% on Friday as global equity markets ran into turbulence after a US jobs...

Published 03 Aug, 2024 06:46am

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Dollar edges down after US jobs data

NEW YORK: The US dollar index fell slightly on Friday after data showed US job growth slowed marginally in June ...

Published 06 Jul, 2024 06:09am

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Gulf markets end mixed

DUBAI: Stock markets in the Gulf put a mixed performance on Monday amid rising oil prices, while strong US jobs data...

Published 11 Jun, 2024 03:17am

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Gold holds steady after biggest sell-off in 3-1/2 years

Gold prices held steady on Monday after a sharp sell-off in the previous session on stronger-than-expected US jobs...

Published 10 Jun, 2024 10:26am

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Japan’s Nikkei edges down ahead of key US data, central bank meetings

TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei share average edged lower on Friday, dragged down by technology stocks, as investors sought...

Published 07 Jun, 2024 10:12am

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Asian currencies marginally up

BENGALURU: Most emerging Asian shares rose on Thursday, as hopes of a September interest rate cut by the Federal...

Published 07 Jun, 2024 06:24am

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Yen poised for best week in over a year; dollar waits on US jobs data

SINGAPORE: The yen was headed for its best week in more than a year on Friday, helped by Tokyo’s suspected...

Published 03 May, 2024 10:04am

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European stock markets steady before US jobs data

LONDON: Europe’s main stock markets steadied at the start of trading Friday, with all eyes on key US jobs data...

Published 08 Mar, 2024 03:12pm

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Gold listless as traders seek direction from US jobs data

Gold struggled for momentum on Friday, as investors refrained from making big bets ahead of a report on US October...

Published 03 Nov, 2023 11:11am

Business & Finance

Asian FX set to post weekly declines

BENGALURU: Emerging Asian currencies were set to post weekly declines on Friday on the greenback’s strength as...

Published 07 Oct, 2023 06:01am

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Hong Kong stocks begin on positive note

HONG KONG: Hong Kong stocks rallied at the open Monday after US jobs data eased pressure on the Federal Reserve to...

Published 04 Sep, 2023 10:40am

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Indian shares open higher on hopes of US rate pause

BENGALURU: Indian shares opened higher on Monday, after US jobs data raised hopes of a US Federal Reserve rate pause...

Published 04 Sep, 2023 09:40am

World

US weekly jobless claims rise; continuing claims at 10-month high

WASHINGTON: The number of Americans filing new claims for jobless benefits increased moderately last week, while...

Published 08 Dec, 2022 07:53pm

Business & Finance

US job growth strong in Nov

WASHINGTON: US employers hired more workers than expected in November and increased wages despite mounting worries ...

Published 05 Dec, 2022 06:56am

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Indian shares slip on declines in auto stocks, focus on US jobs data

BENGALURU: Indian shares opened lower on Friday after an eight-day rally, dragged by auto stocks, while investors...

Published 02 Dec, 2022 10:34am

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Australia, NZ dollars await cue from US jobs data

SYDNEY: The Australian and New Zealand dollars were pinned down on Friday ahead of US non-farm payrolls data due...

Published 07 Oct, 2022 10:34am

World

US labor market starts to cool; job openings post biggest drop in nearly 2-1/2 years

WASHINGTON: US job openings fell by the most in nearly 2-1/2 years in August, suggesting that the labor market was...

Published 04 Oct, 2022 09:30pm

Markets

Asian markets swing as traders eye US jobs, earnings

HONG KONG: Stocks drifted in Asia on Monday as investors await key US jobs data, while girding themselves for a...

Published 03 Oct, 2022 12:34pm

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European shares end five-day losing streak

LONDON: European stocks rose 2% on Friday, clocking gains for the first time in six days after key US jobs data ...

Published 05 Sep, 2022 06:04am

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Gold firms above $1,700 as market braces for US jobs data

NEW YORK: Gold on Friday rose above the important psychological level of $1,700 as the dollar paused while investors...

Published 04 Sep, 2022 05:44am

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Copper bounces after US jobs data

LONDON: Copper prices rebounded from their lowest in more than a month on Friday after US jobs data spurred optimism...

Published 04 Sep, 2022 05:44am

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European shares nudge higher after rollercoaster week

European stocks rose nearly 1% on Friday at the end of a week that was battered by concerns over a spike in energy...

Updated 02 Sep, 2022 03:00pm

Forex
World
Commodity

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Jan 17	278.75
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Jan 17	278.65
USD to Japanese Yen / Jan 17	156.30
USD to Swiss Franc / Jan 17	0.92
Pound Sterling to USD / Jan 17	1.22
Euro to USD / Jan 17	1.03

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Jan 17	5,996.66
India Sensex / Jan 17	76,619.33
Tokyo Nikkei / Jan 17	38,451.46
Nasdaq / Jan 17	19,630.20
Hang Seng / Jan 17	19,584.06
FTSE 100 / Jan 17	8,505.22
Dow Jones / Jan 17	43,487.83
Germany DAX 30 / Jan 17	20,903.39

Item	Value
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Jan 17	78.88
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Jan 17	18,785
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Jan 17	242,283
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Jan 17	2,703.25
Cotton US¢/pound / Jan 17	67.60
Petrol/Litre / Jan 18	256.13

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
Burj Clean Energy Modaraba / Jan 17 Burj Clean Energy Modaraba(GEM)(GEMBCEM)	7.60 ▲ 1.00 (15.15%)
S.G.Power / Jan 17 S.G. Power Limited(SGPL)	9.51 ▲ 1.00 (11.75%)
Jahangir Sidd(Pref) / Jan 17 Jahangir Sidd(Pref)(JSCLPSA)	10.50 ▲ 1.00 (10.53%)
AN Textile Mill / Jan 17 AN Textile Mills Limited(ANTM)	12.82 ▲ 1.17 (10.04%)
Jah.Sidd. Co. / Jan 17 Jahangir Siddiqui & Co. Ltd.(JSCL)	23.62 ▲ 2.15 (10.01%)
Agritech Non-voting / Jan 17 Agritech Non-Voting Preference(AGLNCPS)	24.20 ▲ 2.20 (10.00%)
Arif Habib Ltd. / Jan 17 Arif Habib Limited(AHL)	66.21 ▲ 6.02 (10.00%)
Bilal Fibres / Jan 17 Bilal Fibres Limited(BILF)	15.95 ▲ 1.45 (10.00%)
Citi Pharma Ltd / Jan 17 Citi Pharma Ltd.(CPHL)	77.09 ▲ 7.01 (10.00%)

Stock	Price
JS Global Banking / Jan 17 JS Global Banking Sector (ETF)(JSGBETF)	19.77 ▼ -2.75 (-12.21%)
First Capital Equities / Jan 17 First Capital Equities Limited(FCEL)	5.35 ▼ -0.72 (-11.86%)
Tariq Corp.Pref. / Jan 17 Tariq Corporation Limited-Preference Shares(TCORPCPS)	7 ▼ -0.88 (-11.17%)
Service Textile / Jan 17 Service Industries Textiles Limited(SERT)	14.98 ▼ -1.66 (-9.98%)
Gulshan Sp. / Jan 17 Gulshan Spinning Mills Limited(GSPM)	4.01 ▼ -0.43 (-9.68%)
Zahid Jee Textile / Jan 17 Zahidjee Textile Mills Limited(ZAHID)	27.51 ▼ -2.70 (-8.94%)
Mandviwala / Jan 17 Mandviwala Mauser Plastic Industries(MWMP)	21.50 ▼ -2.00 (-8.51%)
Universal Ins. / Jan 17 The Universal Insurance Company Limited(UVIC)	9.23 ▼ -0.65 (-6.58%)
Tata Textile / Jan 17 Tata Textile Mills Limited(TATM)	47.10 ▼ -2.80 (-5.61%)

Stock	Volume
WorldCall Telecom / Jan 17 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	103,704,415 ▲ 0.01
Cnergyico PK / Jan 17 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	37,108,232 ▲ 0.04
Hub Power Co. / Jan 17 The Hub Power Company Limited(HUBC)	36,743,585 ▲ 5.79
Hascol Petrol / Jan 17 Hascol Petroleum Limited(HASCOL)	32,265,861 ▲ 0.83
Dewan Motors / Jan 17 Dewan Farooque Motors Limited(DFML)	28,402,498 ▲ 2.84
Citi Pharma Ltd / Jan 17 Citi Pharma Ltd.(CPHL)	24,195,904 ▲ 7.01
Pak Refinery / Jan 17 Pakistan Refinery Limited(PRL)	17,625,081 ▲ 0.94
Fauji Foods Ltd / Jan 17 Fauji Foods Limited(FFL)	16,675,539 ▲ 0.30
K-Electric Ltd. / Jan 17 K-Electric Limited(KEL)	16,024,776 ▲ 0.09

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