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UK govt criticised for 'lack of curiosity' about Russian 'meddling'

A long-awaited report by parliament's Intelligence and Security Committee (ISC) had been expected to shed light on possible Kremlin interference in the landmark vote that saw Britain leave the European Union.

Published 21 Jul, 2020 06:31pm

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China shares end higher, virus vaccine hopes boost healthcare stocks

The Shanghai Composite index was up 0.2pc at 3,320.89, after flirting with small losses in the afternoon session. The index jumped 3.1pc a day earlier.

Published 21 Jul, 2020 04:23pm

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Copper edges up on EU stimulus deal, coronavirus vaccine hopes

Gains, however, were capped by a steady rise in virus cases worldwide and lingering uncertainty over the final outcome of the vaccine trials.

Published 21 Jul, 2020 04:20pm

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Gold rises to nine-year peak on stimulus bets, silver soars

Spot gold was up 0.4pc at $1,822.11 per ounce by 0730 GMT after hitting its highest since September 2011. US gold futures rose 0.4pc to $1,823.80.

Published 21 Jul, 2020 04:14pm

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Russian rouble firms on COVID-19 vaccine hopes

The rouble strengthened by 0.6pc to 81.20, heading away from the 11-week low of 82.60 touched on Monday.

Published 21 Jul, 2020 03:55pm

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Sterling shrugs off economy, Brexit worries to hit six-week high

Aside from the EU recovery fund agreement, early data from trials of three potential COVID-19 vaccines, has been promising.

Published 21 Jul, 2020 03:50pm

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Hong Kong stocks end higher on EU stimulus deal, virus vaccine hopes

Around the region, MSCI's Asia ex-Japan stock index was firmer by 2.05pc, while Japan's Nikkei index closed up 0.73pc.

Published 21 Jul, 2020 03:47pm

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Oil prices up at levels last seen in March on vaccine hopes, EU deal

Benchmark Brent crude was up $1.17 cents at $44.45 by 0904 GMT, on track for its biggest daily rise since mid-June at around 2.7pc.

Published 21 Jul, 2020 03:12pm

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European stocks hit 4-month highs after EU recovery fund sealed

The pan-European STOXX 600 jumped 1.1pc to its highest level since March 5, while an index of euro zone blue-chip stocks was up 1.7pc at its highest since March 3.

Published 21 Jul, 2020 03:09pm

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Asian shares extend gains as investors count on stimulus, vaccines

Japan’s Nikkei rose 0.6% while MSCI’s broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan gained 1.5% to edge near its four-month peak hit earlier this month.

Published 21 Jul, 2020 10:53am

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EU deal and vaccine hopes keep dollar at bay

The deal provided support to fragile broader sentiment and, along with encouraging results from several COVID-19 vaccine trials, kept safe havens such as the greenback under pressure.

Published 21 Jul, 2020 10:21am

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Oil steady as vaccine news counters rise in virus cases

Brent futures were up 15 cents, or 0.4%, at $43.43 by 0117 GMT, while West Texas Intermediate (WTI) edged up 2 cents to $40.83.
The closing prices of both Brent and WTI have traded within a $2 channel so far this month.

Published 21 Jul, 2020 10:16am

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Monday's early afternoon trade: S&P, Nasdaq rise on vaccine hopes, tech boost

NEW YORK: The S&P 500 rose on Monday as promising early data on a host of Covid-19 vaccine candidates countered...

Published 21 Jul, 2020 02:55am

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European stocks up

MILAN: European shares turned higher on Monday, helped by encouraging data from an array of coronavirus vaccine...

Published 21 Jul, 2020 02:55am

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Oil little changed as virus infections rise but hopes for vaccine lends support

NEW YORK: Oil prices were little changed on Monday as coronavirus cases increased in many countries, though a flurry...

Published 21 Jul, 2020 02:55am

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Sterling rises above $1.26

LONDON: The pound rose above $1.26 on Monday and recovered from an early-morning 20-day low against the stronger...

Published 21 Jul, 2020 02:55am

Two coronavirus vaccines 'produce immune response'

PARIS: Two COVID-19 vaccine candidates have proven safe for humans and produced strong immune reactions among...

Updated 21 Jul, 2020 03:56am

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Brazil's real, stocks lead Latam assets higher on vaccine optimism

Brazilian stocks at over four-month high.
Real set for best day in nearly three weeks.
Argentine peso continues to weaken.

Published 21 Jul, 2020 01:42am

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Longer-term yields inch lower as new supply looms

The benchmark 10-year yield was last down 1 basis point at 0.6184%.
"As Wall Street started to improve and the NASDAQ has really jumped, we saw some of the bid come out of Treasuries," she said.

Published 21 Jul, 2020 01:40am

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C$ edges higher against US dollar as oil prices steady

The Canadian dollar was at C$1.3537 to the greenback, or 73.87 US cents, stronger than Friday's close of C$1.3578, or 73.65 US cents.
"The move lower (for the US dollar) came as oil prices recovered, and as risk-taking levels improved.

Published 21 Jul, 2020 01:30am

Business & Finance

Southwest says 28pc of workers seek leaves or exits, Delta reviewing pilot staffing

One person who reviewed the numbers said they represented around 24% of Southwest pilots and 33% of flight attendants.
American Airlines and United Airlines have also offered voluntary departure deals while together sending more than 60,000 warnings of potential furloughs to their employees.

Published 21 Jul, 2020 01:12am

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Oil steady as virus infections rise but hopes for vaccine lends support

More than 14 million people infected by coronavirus
First human trial of Oxford COVID-19 vaccine shows promise
EU leaders to decide on stimulus plan
Saudi King Salman admitted to hospital

Published 21 Jul, 2020 01:08am

EU tries to save virus aid plan as global deaths surge

The disease has killed more than 600,000 people globally out of nearly 14.5 million known infections, and with new clusters across the planet, alarm is growing about the virus spreading out of control.

Published 20 Jul, 2020 06:43pm

Coronavirus: latest global developments

Deeply divided European Union leaders resume their summit for a fourth day as they seek to save a 750-billion-euro ($860-billion) coronavirus rescue plan for the recession-battered bloc.

Published 20 Jul, 2020 06:27pm

World

UK secures 90 million doses of potential cornavirus vaccines

"The hunt to find a vaccine is a truly global endeavour and we are doing everything we can to ensure the British public get access to a safe and effective coronavirus vaccine as soon as possible," said Sharma.

Published 20 Jul, 2020 06:23pm

Russia says hoping to produce 200mn vaccine doses this year

"After that, a third phase of trials will begin in Russia and several countries," he said, adding that Turkey, the United Arab Emirates and others would be involved.

Published 20 Jul, 2020 06:12pm

World

UK 'confident' Moscow helped hackers target virus vaccine

LONDON: British Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab said on Sunday he was "absolutely confident" in allegations by the UK...

Published 20 Jul, 2020 02:33am

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Wall Street week ahead: Fund managers navigate 'Night of the Living Dead' in small caps

NEW YORK: Investors are searching for bargains in the world of US small-caps, as the beaten-down asset class ...

Published 20 Jul, 2020 02:33am

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Wall St Week Ahead-Fund managers navigate 'Night of the Living Dead' in small caps

The Russell 2000 index of small-cap companies is down approximately 12% for the year to date.

Published 19 Jul, 2020 07:14pm

World

UK 'confident' Moscow helped hackers target virus vaccine

Moscow rejected the accusations as ‘groundless’.

Published 19 Jul, 2020 06:08pm

Forex
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Commodity

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / May 27	278.43
USD PKR Interbank Buying / May 27	278.23
USD to Japanese Yen / May 28	157.24
USD to Swiss Franc / May 28	0.91
Pound Sterling to USD / May 28	1.28
Euro to USD / May 28	1.08

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / May 28	5306.04
India Sensex / May 28	75170.45
Tokyo Nikkei / May 28	38790.40
Nasdaq / May 28	17019.88
Hang Seng / May 28	18612.70
FTSE 100 / May 28	8254.18
Dow Jones / May 28	38852.86
Germany DAX 30 / May 28	18677.87

Item	Value
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / May 27	19935
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / May 28	80.12
Gold 10 Grams PKR / May 28	206018
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / May 28	2358.18
Cotton US¢/pound / May 28	78.80
Petrol/Litre / May 29	273.10

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / May 29 786 Investments Limited(786)	5 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / May 29 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	585 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / May 29 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / May 29 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / May 29 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	2.07 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / May 29 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	87.10 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / May 29 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	499.34 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / May 29 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / May 29 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	9.84 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / May 29 786 Investments Limited(786)	5 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / May 29 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	585 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / May 29 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / May 29 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / May 29 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	2.07 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / May 29 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	87.10 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / May 29 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	499.34 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / May 29 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / May 29 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	9.84 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Volume
P.I.A.C.(A) / May 29 Pakistan International Airlines Corp(PIAA)	47,200,500 ▲ 0.00
Cnergyico PK / May 29 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	29,719,327 ▲ 0.00
Pak Petroleum / May 29 Pakistan Petroleum Limited(PPL)	21,170,581 ▲ 0.00
Pak Refinery / May 29 Pakistan Refinery Limited(PRL)	16,965,134 ▲ 0.00
The Searle Co. / May 29 The Searle Company Limited(SEARL)	15,793,227 ▲ 0.00
P.T.C.L. / May 29 Pakistan Telecommunication Company Ltd(PTC)	15,054,641 ▲ 0.00
K-Electric Ltd. / May 29 K-Electric Limited(KEL)	14,145,556 ▲ 0.00
WorldCall Telecom / May 29 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	13,158,668 ▲ 0.00
Telecard Limited / May 29 Telecard Limited(TELE)	12,358,668 ▲ 0.00

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