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Oil prices flat, set for weekly drop as Trump touts energy policy

HOUSTON: Oil prices were flat on Friday but were on track to fall on the week after U.S. President Donald Trump...

Updated 24 Jan, 2025 10:47pm

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Oil prices held down by Trump tariff uncertainty

NEW YORK: Oil prices were little changed on Thursday, maintaining almost all of the previous session’s losses on...

Published 24 Jan, 2025 06:26am

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Oil prices: China Covid fear returns

Brent and WTI prices have wiped off the entire 2022 gains. Both benchmarks underwent three consecutive weeks of...

Published 29 Nov, 2022 08:47am

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OPEC+ seen sticking to November output plans, despite $80 oil

"So far we will keep the plan to increase by 400,000 bpd," one of the sources says

Published 29 Sep, 2021 04:55pm

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Oil heads for third straight week of gains as supply tightens

Brent set to close at highest since October 2018
NY ULSD futures hit highest in almost three years
India's crude imports at three-month peak in August
Iran says it will return to talks on nuclear deal soon

Published 24 Sep, 2021 09:22pm

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Oil holds above $75 as storm-hit U.S. supply returns slowly

Brent dips but still set for more than 3% weekly gain
Slow post-Ida production recovery bolsters prices

Updated 17 Sep, 2021 05:24pm

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Oil prices jump over $2/bbl after drawdown in US stocks

US crude, fuel stockpiles fall in wake of Hurricane Ida -EIA
Vaccines set to unleash pent-up oil demand, IEA says
China's daily oil refinery output hits 15-month low in August

Updated 15 Sep, 2021 08:40pm

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Oil hits 6-week high as Storm Nicholas hits US Gulf

US energy firms brace for another storm amid slow recovery from Ida
Over 40% of US Gulf's oil, gas output still shut following Ida
IEA sees oil demand rebounding by 1.6 million bpd in October
China to auction 7.38 mln bbl of crude from strategic reserves

Published 14 Sep, 2021 05:56pm

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Oil steady as China moves to tap oil stocks

China set to tap state oil reserves for the first time
Prices supported by lower US output after Hurricane Ida
API data shows crude drawdown less than poll expectations
EIA cuts 2021 demand outlook, keeps 2022 forecast steady

Published 09 Sep, 2021 08:43pm

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Oil heads for 6% weekly drop as Delta variant spreads

Brent, WTI on track for over 6% weekly decline
Surging cases of the Delta variant rekindle demand concerns
US dollar strength weighs on prices

Published 20 Aug, 2021 05:39pm

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Oil edges higher on inventory drawdowns, Brent tops $75 a barrel

US crude stocks fall by 4.1 mln barrels, EIA says
US Fed says economic recovery remains on track
Iran blames US for pause in nuclear talks

Published 29 Jul, 2021 07:07pm

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Oil extends gains despite rise in US inventories

Brent crude futures had gained $2.13, or 3.1%, to $71.48 a barrel
US crude stocks rose by 806,000 barrels for the week that ended July 16, according to two market sources, citing American Petroleum Institute figures.

Published 21 Jul, 2021 07:18pm

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Oil climbs while OPEC+ considers output increase

WTI rose more than 10% in June, Brent more than 8%.
Cushing inventories drop to lowest since March 2020 –EIA.
Brent to average $67.48/bbl; WTI $64.54 in 2021 -Reuters poll.
OPEC+ to add 2 mln bpd to market in August-December – source.

Published 01 Jul, 2021 06:46pm

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Oil jumps to more than two-year high on US inventories

Brent hits $75.66, highest since October 2018.
OPEC+ meeting on July 1 set to discuss further easing of curbs.
Coming up: EIA oil supply report, 1430 GMT.

Published 23 Jun, 2021 06:32pm

Markets

Oil dips after hitting $75 a barrel on strong demand outlook

Brent hits $75 a barrel for first time since April 2019.
Rally supported by expectations for global demand recovery.
OPEC+ discussing further gradual production increase.

Published 22 Jun, 2021 09:33pm

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Oil prices firm on summer demand as Iran talks drag

Iran nuclear talks paused after hardliner wins presidency.
Oil prices on both sides of Atlantic up for four weeks.
Pick-up in northern hemisphere travel boosts prices.

Published 21 Jun, 2021 05:02pm

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Oil falls amid dollar strength; demand picture still bullish

Brent crude futures were down 52 cents, or 0.7%, at $72.56 a barrel.
US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures were down 39 cents, or 0.6%, at $70.65 a barrel, after retreating 1.5% on Thursday and is also set to be flat on the week.

Published 18 Jun, 2021 05:26pm

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Oil hits new high near $75 on demand rise, falling inventories

Brent hits $74.73, highest since April 2019.
API says US crude stocks drop 8.5 million barrels – sources.
Coming Up: EIA supply report, 1430 GMT.

Published 16 Jun, 2021 05:03pm

Markets

Oil trades at multi-year highs on demand expectations

Vitol CEO sees oil price around $70-$80/bbl this year.
Trafigura CEO says good chance oil gets to $100/bbl.
POLL-US crude inventories seen falling for 4th week in a row.
Coming Up: API data on US crude stocks at 4:30 p.m. ET.

Published 15 Jun, 2021 09:01pm

Markets

Oil rises on optimism about demand outlook

Brent crude was up by 52 cents, or 0.7%, at $73.38 a barrel.
We have had those stock draws for a couple months, the market is heading in the right direction ... my impression it is not a super cycle.

Published 15 Jun, 2021 05:34pm

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Brent oil benchmark hits 2-year high, WTI highest since 2018

Top US diplomat sees hundreds of sanctions on Iran to remain.
API shows drawdown in US crude stocks; EIA data due later Wed.
Oil demand expected to grow in H2 as lockdowns ease.

Published 09 Jun, 2021 06:28pm

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Oil prices retreat but outlook remains positive

As oil is priced in dollars, a stronger greenback makes crude more expensive for buyers with other currencies.
China's crude imports were down 14.6% in May on a yearly basis also weighed on prices.

Published 08 Jun, 2021 09:02pm

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Oil eases on Iran concern after hitting two-year high above $72

US crude touches $70 for first time since October 2018.
Brent hits $72.27, highest since May 2019.
Iran, world powers to resume talks on June 10.

Published 07 Jun, 2021 06:12pm

Markets

Oil hits two-year high above $72 on OPEC+ discipline, demand hopes

Brent hits $72.17, highest since May 2019.
Slow inoculation and surging infections renew demand concerns US job growth picks up in May.

Published 04 Jun, 2021 08:44pm

Markets

Brent hits highest since March on demand prospects

Americans hit the road on Memorial Day holiday.
OPEC+ expected to continue slow increase in supply.
Producer group and allies meets to set policy on Tuesday.

Published 01 Jun, 2021 06:38pm

Markets

Oil trades near $70 a barrel on improving demand outlook

OPEC+ to meet on Tuesday.
Producers likely to stick to gradual easing of supply cuts.

Published 31 May, 2021 08:36pm

Markets

Oil inches higher as upbeat demand outlook counters supply concerns

Brent, WTI set to close the week with 5%-6% gains.
OPEC+ likely to stick to existing policy.
Worries over impact of Iranian supply return ease.

Published 28 May, 2021 06:35pm

Markets

Oil prices dip on concerns about possible return of Iranian supply

US crude, gasoline stocks fall more than expected.
Summer demand outlook in US, Europe supports prices.
Market eyes upcoming OPEC+ meeting.

Published 27 May, 2021 08:31pm

Markets

Oil falls as Iranian supply prospect outweighs demand optimism

US crude stocks fall in latest week, sources say.
Iran official upbeat about nuclear talks.
US dollar near multi-month lows.

Published 26 May, 2021 07:34pm

Markets

Oil near one-week high as prospect of Iran glut wanes

Brent crude futures were down 30 cents, or 0.4%, at $68.16 a barrel by 1004 GMT, having jumped 3% on Monday. US West Texas Intermediate futures were off 42 cents, or 0.6%, at $65.63 a barrel, after gaining 3.9% the previous session.
Still, the global recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic is patchy, indicating a mixed outlook for oil demand.

Published 25 May, 2021 05:18pm

Forex
World
Commodity

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Apr 11	280.53
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Apr 11	280.28
USD to Japanese Yen / Apr 11	143.54
USD to Swiss Franc / Apr 11	0.81
Pound Sterling to USD / Apr 11	1.31
Euro to USD / Apr 11	1.14
UK LIBOR % / Apr 11	4.96

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Apr 11	5,363.36
India Sensex / Apr 11	75,157.26
Tokyo Nikkei / Apr 11	33,585.58
Nasdaq / Apr 11	16,724.46
Hang Seng / Apr 11	20,914.69
FTSE 100 / Apr 11	7,964.18
Dow Jones / Apr 11	40,212.71
Germany DAX 30 / Apr 11	20,374.10
France CAC40 / Apr 11	7,104.80

Item	Value
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Apr 11	61.50
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Apr 11	16,785
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Apr 11	290,466
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Apr 11	3,237.61
Cotton US¢/pound / Apr 11	67.01
Petrol/Litre / Apr 12	254.63
Diesel/Litre / Apr 12	258.64

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
Pak Agro Pack. (GEM) / Apr 11 Pak Agro Packaging Limited (GEM)(GEMPAPL)	8.85 ▲ 1 (12.74%)
Ruby Textile / Apr 11 Ruby Textile Mills Limited(RUBY)	7 ▲ 0.7 (11.11%)
Bawany Air Products / Apr 11 Bawany Air Products Limited(BAPL)	28.91 ▲ 2.63 (10.01%)
Calcorp Ltd / Apr 11 Calcorp Limited(CASH)	37.24 ▲ 3.39 (10.01%)
PIA Holding Co.B / Apr 11 PIA Holding Company Limited B(PIAHCLB)	1,329.45 ▲ 120.86 (10%)
ZIL Limited / Apr 11 ZIL Limited(ZIL)	295.72 ▲ 26.88 (10%)
Jubile Life InsXD / Apr 11 Jubilee Life Insurance Company Limited(JLICL)	152.56 ▲ 13.87 (10%)
Diamond Ind. / Apr 11 Diamond Industries Limited(DIIL)	35.20 ▲ 3.2 (10%)
Parmount Sp. / Apr 11 Paramount Spinning Mills Limited(PASM)	4.18 ▲ 0.38 (10%)
Hoechst Pak. / Apr 11 Hoechst Pakistan Limited(HPL)	3,519 ▲ 319 (9.97%)

Stock	Price
Oilboy Energy(R) / Apr 11 Oilboy Energy Limited(R)(OBOYR2)	1.84 ▼ -0.41 (-18.22%)
First Elite Cap.Mod / Apr 11 First Elite Capital Modaraba(FECM)	17.53 ▼ -1.95 (-10.01%)
National Silk / Apr 11 The National Silk & Rayon Mills Limited(NSRM)	30.75 ▼ -3.25 (-9.56%)
Universal Ins. / Apr 11 The Universal Insurance Company Limited(UVIC)	9 ▼ -0.85 (-8.63%)
Noon Sugar / Apr 11 Noon Sugar Mills Limited(NONS)	71.10 ▼ -6.61 (-8.51%)
Masood Textile / Apr 11 Masood Textile Mills Limited(MSOT)	52 ▼ -4.8 (-8.45%)
Leather Up Ltd. / Apr 11 Leather Up Limited(LEUL)	26 ▼ -2.29 (-8.09%)
Nimir Resins / Apr 11 Nimir Resins Limited(NRSL)	32.50 ▼ -2.85 (-8.06%)
Chashma / Apr 11 Chashma Sugar Mills Limited(CHAS)	59.02 ▼ -4.97 (-7.77%)
EFU General / Apr 11 EFU General Insurance Limited(EFUG)	116 ▼ -8.45 (-6.79%)

Stock	Volume
Cnergyico PK / Apr 11 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	86,573,180 ▼ -0.07
K-Electric Ltd. / Apr 11 K-Electric Limited(KEL)	57,922,646 ▲ 0.02
Sui South Gas / Apr 11 Sui Southern Gas Company Limited(SSGC)	44,734,661 ▲ 0.52
Pak Elektron / Apr 11 Pak Elektron Limited(PAEL)	40,461,763 ▲ 2.13
Pak Int.Bulk / Apr 11 Pakistan International Bulk Terminal(PIBTL)	37,973,873 ▼ -0.34
B.O.Punjab / Apr 11 The Bank of Punjab(BOP)	33,069,655 ▲ 0.54
Citi Pharma Ltd / Apr 11 Citi Pharma Limited(CPHL)	25,314,966 ▲ 2.71
Maple Leaf Cement / Apr 11 Maple Leaf Cement Factory Limited(MLCF)	21,075,820 ▲ 0.24
Fauji Cement / Apr 11 Fauji Cement Company Limited(FCCL)	19,242,425 ▼ -0.65
WorldCall Telecom / Apr 11 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	16,890,477 ▼ -0.01

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