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Dollar strengthens after strong retail data

NEW YORK: The US dollar strengthened against major currencies on Tuesday following better-than-expected retail sales...

Published 18 Dec, 2024 06:37am

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Oil prices edge down on worries about Chinese demand

HOUSTON: Oil prices declined on Tuesday on worries of a slowing Chinese economy crimping demand and despite a ...

Published 17 Jul, 2024 02:42am

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Aluminium hits three-month low

LONDON: Aluminium prices dropped to their lowest in more than three months on Tuesday on concern about oversupply...

Published 17 Jul, 2024 02:42am

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Dollar slides after US CPI data

NEW YORK: The dollar fell on Wednesday after US consumer prices rose less than expected in April, indicating...

Published 16 May, 2024 06:28am

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China stocks fall, small-cap companies slump despite strong GDP

SHANGHAI: China stocks fell on Tuesday, with small-cap companies leading the decline, as March economic indicators...

Published 16 Apr, 2024 10:19am

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Dow outshines peers on earnings boost

NEW YORK: The Dow outpaced Wall Street peers on Monday, boosted by robust gains in Goldman Sachs, while rising...

Published 16 Apr, 2024 03:38am

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US retail sales beat expectations, boost Q1 growth estimates

WASHINGTON: US retail sales increased more than expected in March amid a surge in receipts at online retailers,...

Published 16 Apr, 2024 03:38am

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Asian FX set for weekly declines

BENGALURU: Emerging Asian currencies held largely steady on Friday, but were on track to post weekly losses, while...

Published 17 Feb, 2024 05:51am

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S&P 500, Dow inch up after retail sales tumble

NEW YORK: The S&P 500 and the Dow edged higher on Thursday as investors cheered a higher-than-expected fall in...

Published 16 Feb, 2024 06:02am

Business & Finance

Most Asian FX struggle on weak China data

BENGALURU: Most Asian currencies were muted on Thursday, while equities struggled to make headway, as investors...

Published 19 Jan, 2024 05:37am

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Dollar hits fresh one month high

NEW YORK: The dollar index hit a fresh one-month high on Wednesday after US retail sales data indicated the economy...

Published 18 Jan, 2024 05:54am

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Indian rupee hits 4-month peak on dollar inflows

MUMBAI: The Indian rupee rose to its highest level in four months on Friday, also marking its best week in a month,...

Published 13 Jan, 2024 05:38am

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Gulf bourses end higher on bets for end of rate-hike cycle

DUBAI: Stock markets in the Gulf ended higher on Thursday, as rising expectations of an end to the US Federal...

Published 17 Nov, 2023 06:06am

Business & Finance

Dollar gains after US retail sales fall less than expected

NEW YORK: The dollar gained on Wednesday after US retail sales fell less than expected in October, bouncing off its...

Published 16 Nov, 2023 05:39am

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US retail sales fall slightly in October

WASHINGTON: U.S. retail sales fell in October, though by less than expected, after months of strong gains, pointing...

Published 15 Nov, 2023 07:09pm

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Wall Street advances on upbeat earnings

NEW YORK: Wall Street reversed course to rise on Tuesday as upbeat earnings and signs of resilience in the US ...

Published 18 Oct, 2023 06:09am

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Dollar bounces as US retail sales beat expectations

NEW YORK: The dollar gained on Tuesday after data showed that US retail sales rose more than expected in September,...

Published 18 Oct, 2023 06:09am

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Dollar hits 6-month high after data, ECB announcement

NEW YORK: The dollar index hit its highest level in six months on Thursday, as economic data was mostly stronger ...

Published 15 Sep, 2023 06:31am

Business & Finance

Amazon helps US retail sales power ahead in July

WASHINGTON: US retail sales increased more than expected in July as Americans boosted online purchases and dined out...

Published 21 Aug, 2023 06:43am

Business & Finance

Dollar falls after stronger retail sales data

WASHINGTON: The dollar index was lower after data showed US retail sales increased more than expected in July, while...

Published 16 Aug, 2023 05:50am

World

US retail sales bounce with online spending boost

WASHINGTON: US consumer spending rose more than anticipated in July, according to government data released Tuesday,...

Published 15 Aug, 2023 06:03pm

World

US retail sales grow at slower pace on falling gas station sales

WASHINGTON: Retail sales in the United States grew at a slower pace in May but still came in stronger than expected,...

Published 15 Jun, 2023 06:45pm

Markets

Dollar rebounds on higher expectations for Fed hike in May

SINGAPORE: The dollar bounced from a one-year low on Monday as resilience in core US retail sales, a rise in...

Published 17 Apr, 2023 10:31am

Business & Finance

US retail sales post second straight monthly drop; factory output falls

WASHINGTON: US retail sales fell more than expected in March as consumers cut back on purchases of motor vehicles ...

Published 17 Apr, 2023 06:41am

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Fed’s preferred inflation gauge up

WASHINGTON: A key indicator of US inflation rose in January, according to government data released Friday, while...

Published 25 Feb, 2023 06:42am

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Indian shares rise on IT boost, strong US data

BENGALURU: Indian shares closed higher on Thursday, helped by information technology stocks, as robust US retail...

Published 17 Feb, 2023 06:58am

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S&P 500, Dow slip after retail sales data; megacaps lift Nasdaq

NEW YORK: The S&P 500 and the Dow fell on Wednesday after stronger-than-expected retail sales data offered more...

Published 16 Feb, 2023 07:03am

Business & Finance

Dollar advances to six-week peak after strong US retail sales data

NEW YORK: The dollar rose to a six-week high against a currency basket on Wednesday after hotter-than-expected US...

Published 16 Feb, 2023 06:08am

World

US retail sales rebound strongly in January

WASHINGTON: US retail sales rebounded sharply in January after two straight monthly declines, driven by purchases of...

Published 15 Feb, 2023 07:01pm

Markets

Most Gulf markets in red as US recession fears dent appetite

Most major stock markets in the Gulf dropped in early trade on Thursday as weak US consumer data sparked recession...

Published 19 Jan, 2023 01:34pm

Forex
World
Commodity

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Dec 17	278.60
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Dec 17	278.60
USD to Japanese Yen / Dec 17	1.05
USD to Swiss Franc / Dec 17	0.90
Pound Sterling to USD / Dec 17	1.27
Euro to USD / Dec 17	154.09

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Dec 16	6,074.08
Nasdaq / Dec 16	20,173.89
Dow Jones / Dec 16	43,717.48
India Sensex / Dec 17	80,962.81
Tokyo Nikkei / Dec 17	39,364.68
Hang Seng / Dec 17	19,777.10
FTSE 100 / Dec 17	8,214.43
Germany DAX 30 / Dec 17	20,290.76

Item	Value
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Dec 16	243,059.70
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Dec 17	70.82
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Dec 17	17,585
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Dec 17	2,654.67
Cotton US¢/pound / Dec 17	69.11
Petrol/Litre / Dec 18	252.10

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
Dadabhoy Cement / Dec 17 Dadabhoy Cement Industries Limited(DBCI)	7.11 ▲ 1.00 (16.37%)
First Capital Equities / Dec 17 First Capital Equities Limited(FCEL)	6.74 ▲ 0.82 (13.85%)
Oilboy Energy / Dec 17 Oilboy Energy Limited(OBOY)	10.45 ▲ 1.00 (10.58%)
LSE Financial Serv. / Dec 17 LSE Financial Services Limited(LSEFSL)	18.32 ▲ 1.67 (10.03%)
Air Link Com. / Dec 17 Air Link Communication Limited(AIRLINK)	208.93 ▲ 18.99 (10.00%)
Data Agro / Dec 17 Data Agro Limited(DAAG)	126.58 ▲ 11.51 (10.00%)
Fazal Cloth / Dec 17 Fazal Cloth Mills Limited(FZCM)	179.55 ▲ 16.32 (10.00%)
Land Mark Spinning / Dec 17 Landmark Spinning Industries Limited(LMSM)	63.91 ▲ 5.81 (10.00%)
Pak Datacom / Dec 17 Pak Datacom Limited(PAKD)	94.49 ▲ 8.59 (10.00%)

Stock	Price
Tri-Star Power / Dec 17 Tri-Star Power Limited(TSPL)	5.51 ▼ -0.74 (-11.84%)
Gulshan Sp. / Dec 17 Gulshan Spinning Mills Limited(GSPM)	4.19 ▼ -0.51 (-10.85%)
Sanghar Sugar / Dec 17 Sanghar Sugar Mills Limited(SANSM)	32.02 ▼ -3.56 (-10.01%)
Aisha Steel (CPS) / Dec 17 Aisha Steel Mills Limited (CPS)(ASLCPS)	20.17 ▼ -2.24 (-10.00%)
Chakwal Spinning / Dec 17 Chakwal Spinning Mills Limited(CWSM)	53.72 ▼ -5.97 (-10.00%)
Leiner Pak Gelat / Dec 17 Leiner Pak Gelatine Limited(LPGL)	126.67 ▼ -14.07 (-10.00%)
Mari Petroleum / Dec 17 Mari Petroleum Company Limited(MARI)	809.76 ▼ -89.97 (-10.00%)
Quetta Textile / Dec 17 Quetta Textile Mills Limited(QUET)	17.73 ▼ -1.97 (-10.00%)
Fateh Ind. / Dec 17 Fateh Industries Limited(FIL)	120.57 ▼ -13.37 (-9.98%)

Stock	Volume
WorldCall Telecom / Dec 17 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	403,228,918 ▼ -0.06
Pak Elektron / Dec 17 Pak Elektron Limited(PAEL)	107,379,306 ▲ 3.33
Cnergyico PK / Dec 17 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	59,584,754 ▼ -0.06
B.O.Punjab / Dec 17 The Bank of Punjab(BOP)	57,023,129 ▲ 0.59
Pak Refinery / Dec 17 Pakistan Refinery Limited(PRL)	55,947,968 ▲ 3.65
Sui South Gas / Dec 17 Sui Southern Gas Company Limited(SSGC)	42,917,218 ▲ 1.17
PIA Holding Co.Ltd / Dec 17 PIA Holding Company Limited(PIAHCLA)	36,337,248 ▲ 1.16
Fauji Foods Ltd / Dec 17 Fauji Foods Limited(FFL)	33,958,478 ▼ -0.28
Hub Power Co. / Dec 17 The Hub Power Company Limited(HUBC)	33,067,460 ▲ 11.97

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