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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

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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

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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

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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

Business & Finance

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

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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

Business & Finance

Indian rupee marks biggest gain in one year

MUMBAI: The Indian rupee notched its biggest one-day gain in a year on Tuesday against a wobbly dollar as local...

Published 31 Aug, 2022 05:50am

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JGB yields track US peers higher after strong US jobs data

TOKYO: Japanese government bond (JGB) yields rose on Monday, tracking US Treasury peers that rose sharply in the...

Published 08 Aug, 2022 10:44am

Forex
World
Commodity

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Dec 18	278.55
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Dec 18	278.25
USD to Japanese Yen / Dec 18	153.63
USD to Swiss Franc / Dec 18	0.89
Pound Sterling to USD / Dec 18	1.27
Euro to USD / Dec 18	1.05

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Dec 17	6,050.61
Nasdaq / Dec 17	20,109.06
Dow Jones / Dec 17	43,449.90
India Sensex / Dec 18	80,231.76
Tokyo Nikkei / Dec 18	39,081.71
Hang Seng / Dec 18	19,857.31
FTSE 100 / Dec 18	8,222.99
Germany DAX 30 / Dec 18	20,267.35

Item	Value
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Dec 17	241,860
Petrol/Litre / Dec 18	252.10
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Dec 18	70.43
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Dec 18	17,585
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Dec 18	2,644.54
Diesel/Litre / Dec 18	255.38

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
LSE Capital / Dec 18 LSE Capital Limited(LSECL)	6.70 ▲ 1.00 (17.54%)
S.G.Power / Dec 18 S.G. Power Limited(SGPL)	9.17 ▲ 1.00 (12.24%)
Faran Sugar (R) / Dec 18 Faran Sugar Mills Limited (R)(FRSMR)	9.43 ▲ 1.00 (11.86%)
Gulshan Sp. / Dec 18 Gulshan Spinning Mills Limited(GSPM)	4.47 ▲ 0.42 (10.37%)
Aisha Steel Mill / Dec 18 Aisha Steel Mills Limited(ASL)	11.06 ▲ 1.01 (10.05%)
Oilboy Energy / Dec 18 Oilboy Energy Limited(OBOY)	11.50 ▲ 1.05 (10.05%)
Suhail Jute / Dec 18 Suhail Jute Mills Limited(SUHJ)	61.55 ▲ 5.60 (10.01%)
Attock Cement / Dec 18 Attock Cement Pakistan Limited(ACPL)	259.27 ▲ 23.57 (10.00%)
AL-Ghazi Tractors / Dec 18 Al-Ghazi Tractors Limited(AGTL)	564.23 ▲ 51.29 (10.00%)

Stock	Price
National Bank / Dec 18 National Bank of Pakistan(NBP)	66.38 ▼ -7.38 (-10.01%)
First Imrooz Mod. / Dec 18 First Imrooz Modaraba(FIMM)	180.01 ▼ -19.99 (-10.00%)
Imperial Limited / Dec 18 Imperial Limited(IML)	20.16 ▼ -2.24 (-10.00%)
J.A.Textile / Dec 18 J.A. Textile Mills Limited(JATM)	44.37 ▼ -4.93 (-10.00%)
Macter Int. Ltd / Dec 18 Macter International Limited(MACTER)	331.40 ▼ -36.82 (-10.00%)
Mari Petroleum / Dec 18 Mari Petroleum Company Limited(MARI)	728.78 ▼ -80.98 (-10.00%)
Synthetic Prod / Dec 18 Synthetic Products Enterprises Limited(SPEL)	45.89 ▼ -5.10 (-10.00%)
Biafo Ind. / Dec 18 Biafo Industries Limited(BIFO)	198.85 ▼ -22.08 (-9.99%)
Bilal Fibres / Dec 18 Bilal Fibres Limited(BILF)	12.61 ▼ -1.40 (-9.99%)

Stock	Volume
WorldCall Telecom / Dec 18 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	151,921,663 ▼ -0.15
Pak Elektron / Dec 18 Pak Elektron Limited(PAEL)	107,502,606 ▲ 0.34
Cnergyico PK / Dec 18 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	67,234,901 ▼ -0.51
B.O.Punjab / Dec 18 The Bank of Punjab(BOP)	60,136,151 ▲ 0.13
Pak Refinery / Dec 18 Pakistan Refinery Limited(PRL)	55,973,468 ▼ -1.00
K-Electric Ltd. / Dec 18 K-Electric Limited(KEL)	46,669,770 ▼ -0.33
Sui South Gas / Dec 18 Sui Southern Gas Company Limited(SSGC)	42,923,281 ▲ 1.67
PIA Holding Co.Ltd / Dec 18 PIA Holding Company Limited(PIAHCLA)	36,897,118 ▼ -0.46
Aisha Steel Mill / Dec 18 Aisha Steel Mills Limited(ASL)	36,858,206 ▲ 1.01

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