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Currency speculation case: Taiwan punishes Deutsche Bank, others

TAIPEI: Taiwan's central bank said on Sunday it had banned Deutsche Bank from trading Taiwan dollar deliverable and...

Published 08 Feb, 2021 03:46am

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Taiwan punishes Deutsche Bank, others in currency speculation case

The punishments will come into effect on Monday, the central bank added.

Published 07 Feb, 2021 11:59am

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Dollar on backfoot against euro after US jobs report

Euro up 0.6%.
Dollar index down 0.5%.
Jobs report stops dollar run.
Year-to-date dollar index up 1.3%.

Published 05 Feb, 2021 09:07pm

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Turkish lira jumps as central bank chief says rate cuts long way off

The comments boosted the lira by more than 0.7% to 7.09 against the dollar from 7.14 late on Thursday.
The recovery narrative in Turkish assets has been strengthened by the governor's remarks.

Published 05 Feb, 2021 08:18pm

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Turks' hard currency holdings falls from record high

The holdings stood at $236.11 billion the previous week.
Foreign investors bought $418.7 million worth of Turkish government bonds in the week to Jan. 29, and sold $493.7 million worth of stocks.

Published 04 Feb, 2021 05:42pm

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Nigeria naira drops to record intra-day low on spot market

It traded at 480 naira on the black market on Monday, 20% weaker than the official rate of 381 naira set in July and backed by the central bank.

Published 02 Feb, 2021 12:53am

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Sterling gets vaccine boost to hit 8-month high vs weakening euro

The euro was under pressure after an ECB official said the central bank has room to cut its deposit rate further.
On the other hand, "the euro is clearly being undermined by ongoing concerns over vaccine rollout speed and supply," Yu added.

Published 27 Jan, 2021 08:58pm

Forex boost credit goes to PTI govt, Senate told

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Industries and Production, Hammad Azhar Friday credited the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf...

Published 23 Jan, 2021 03:56am

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Open market rates of foreign currencies

KARACHI: Open market rates of foreign currencies supplied by the Forex Association of Pakistan on Monday (January ...

Published 19 Jan, 2021 04:22am

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Latam currencies edge higher with focus on US stimulus plan

Brazil's real leads gains among Latam FX.
Mexican peso eyes first weekly gain this year.
Goldman Sachs ups MSCI EM equity index target.
Brazil to start COVID-19 vaccinations on Jan. 21 –senator.

Published 14 Jan, 2021 09:26pm

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Sterling weakens against euro as UK lockdown fears outweigh Brexit deal relief

Sterling did strengthen against the dollar, even briefly breaking above $1.37 for the first time since 2018 in early London trading.
The pound was up 0.2% versus the dollar, at $1.3695, continuing the trajectory which saw it gain 2.5% in December.

Published 04 Jan, 2021 05:59pm

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Dollar on track for worst year since 2017

An improving economic outlook as COVID-19 vaccines are rolled out and unprecedented fiscal and monetary stimulus has dimmed the allure of the greenback.
The US currency is also suffering from rising fiscal and current account deficits that show no signs of slowing down.

Published 31 Dec, 2020 09:14pm

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Mexico's peso gains, but set for worst year since 2016

The peso gained 0.3% after Foreign Minister Marcelo Ebrard said on Twitter that Mexican authorization of AstraZeneca and Oxford University's vaccine was "imminent."
MSCI's index of LatAm currencies and stocks dropped between 13% and 15% this year.

Published 31 Dec, 2020 08:56pm

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Nigerian naira eased 4.2pc on spot market to 410.25 per dollar

The currency opened at 392.88 to the dollar on the market, widely quoted by foreign investors and exporters, on thin volumes.

Published 31 Dec, 2020 08:52pm

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South Africa's rand, stocks fall, but end 2020 stronger

Rand to end slightly weaker than its Jan level.
Rallied 16% in Q4, after weakening 25% in first half.
Stock market ends year higher.
All-share index ends 2020 up 3.6%, top 40 index up 7%.

Published 31 Dec, 2020 08:15pm

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Dollar in the dumps as 2020 ends, another bumper bond year

The prospect of a brighter 2021 has lessened the lure of the safe-haven dollar.
This week's data also showed the US trade account haemorrhaging dollars as the goods deficit hit a record $84.8 billion in November.

Published 31 Dec, 2020 06:42pm

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Dollar plumbs more than two-year lows as stimulus hopes stay high

The dollar fell 0.30% against a basket of currencies to 89.71 after earlier dropping to 89.56
The euro reached $1.2310, before falling back to $1.2279, up 0.30% on the day.

Published 30 Dec, 2020 08:53pm

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Dollar dips as US stimulus optimism boosts risk taking

The House of Representatives voted on Monday to more than triple stimulus payments to Americans, to $2,000 from $600.
The possibility of another US stimulus package has lifted the market's spirits.

Published 29 Dec, 2020 08:22pm

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Turkish lira rallies to strongest level since September

The lira rose as high as 7.4100 against the US currency in thin trade due to end-of-year holidays. Last Thursday, the central bank raised its one-week repo rate to 17% from 15%.
The lira stood at 7.4425, still 20% weaker than at the end of last year.

Published 28 Dec, 2020 05:39pm

Business & Finance

Turkish central bank will not use interest rate corridor or sell forex

The central bank's Twitter account quoted him as saying the bank will not buy or sell forex to determine an exchange rate.

Updated 26 Dec, 2020 12:03am

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Canadian dollar gains as Brexit deal boosts investor sentiment

Canadian dollar strengthens 0.2% against the greenback.
Canadian building permits values rise by 12.9% in November.
Price of US oil falls 0.2%.
Canadian bond yields trade mixed across a flatter curve.

Updated 24 Dec, 2020 08:50pm

Business & Finance

Turkish locals' forex holdings at new record high as of Dec 18

They stood at $231.54 billion the previous week.
President Tayyip Erdogan's pledge last month of economic reforms led foreigners to snatch up Turkish assets but locals have remained wary.

Published 24 Dec, 2020 05:29pm

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Sterling awaits Brexit deal confirmation, approaches 2-1/2-year high

The currency has strengthened some 1.5% versus the dollar.
It is now around $1.3580, up 0.7% on the day, having briefly risen past $1.36 and heading towards the 2-1/2 year high of $1.3625 hit last week.

Published 24 Dec, 2020 05:27pm

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Pound jumps above $1.35 as Brexit deal said to be in sight

The pound which had earlier firmed on the lifting of a French border blockage extended gains to trade up 1%.
Euro zone government bond yields rose after the report with Germany's 10-year yield up 5 bps.

Published 23 Dec, 2020 07:33pm

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Euro, Aussie gain, disregarding Trump's threat to block stimulus

Dollar dips despite Trump threat over stimulus package.
Euro hits $1.22, Aussie adds 0.7%.
Sterling higher on hopes a Brexit deal is nearing.

Published 23 Dec, 2020 06:20pm

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Rouble overcomes sanction fears to recover against dollar

The rouble was 1% stronger against the dollar at 75.15, up from its weakest level since early December of 75.91.
Market sentiment has been soured by fears that the West may impose new sanctions, although Moscow denies any wrongdoing.

Published 23 Dec, 2020 05:38pm

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Canadian dollar dips as new virus strain weighs on oil

Canadian dollar weakens 0.2% against the greenback.
Loonie trades in a range of 1.2843 to 1.2888.
Price of US oil falls 1.4%.
Canadian bond yields ease across the curve.

Published 22 Dec, 2020 08:39pm

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South Africa's rand slides on fears over new virus strains, travel bans

The rand was 1.3% weaker at 14.7275 per dollar, slightly better than its session-low 14.9100 hit in low-liquidity.
The rand, set to end 2020 where it began the year, near the 14.00 per dollar mark.

Published 21 Dec, 2020 09:07pm

Markets

Latin American currencies hit by new coronavirus strain caution

Investors rush towards dollar safety.
Mexican peso slumps to near 1-month low.
Chilean peso tracks copper declines.

Published 21 Dec, 2020 09:05pm

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C$ falls by most since October as new virus strain clouds outlook

Canadian dollar touches its weakest since Dec. 2 at 1.2955.
Price of US oil falls 4.2%.
Flash estimate: Canadian wholesale sales up 1% in November.
Canadian bond yields ease across a flatter curve.

Published 21 Dec, 2020 08:34pm

Forex
World
Commodity

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / May 16	278.55
USD PKR Interbank Buying / May 16	278.25
USD to Japanese Yen / May 16	155.81
USD to Swiss Franc / May 16	0.91
Pound Sterling to USD / May 16	1.27
Euro to USD / May 16	1.09

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / May 16	5297.10
India Sensex / May 16	73663.72
Tokyo Nikkei / May 16	38697.69
Nasdaq / May 16	16698.32
Hang Seng / May 16	19535.72
FTSE 100 / May 16	8438.65
Dow Jones / May 16	39869.38
Germany DAX 30 / May 16	18738.81

Item	Value
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / May 16	79.42
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / May 16	19935
Gold 10 Grams PKR / May 16	210562
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / May 16	2377.52
Cotton US¢/pound / May 16	76.26
Petrol/Litre / May 17	273.10

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / May 17 786 Investments Limited(786)	5 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / May 17 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	585 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / May 17 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / May 17 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / May 17 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	2.07 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / May 17 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	87.10 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / May 17 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	499.34 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / May 17 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / May 17 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	9.84 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / May 17 786 Investments Limited(786)	5 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / May 17 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	585 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / May 17 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / May 17 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / May 17 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	2.07 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / May 17 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	87.10 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / May 17 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	499.34 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / May 17 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / May 17 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	9.84 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Volume
P.I.A.C.(A) / May 17 Pakistan International Airlines Corp(PIAA)	47,200,500 ▲ 0.00
Cnergyico PK / May 17 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	29,719,327 ▲ 0.00
Pak Petroleum / May 17 Pakistan Petroleum Limited(PPL)	21,170,581 ▲ 0.00
Pak Refinery / May 17 Pakistan Refinery Limited(PRL)	16,965,134 ▲ 0.00
The Searle Co. / May 17 The Searle Company Limited(SEARL)	15,793,227 ▲ 0.00
P.T.C.L. / May 17 Pakistan Telecommunication Company Ltd(PTC)	15,054,641 ▲ 0.00
K-Electric Ltd. / May 17 K-Electric Limited(KEL)	14,145,556 ▲ 0.00
WorldCall Telecom / May 17 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	13,158,668 ▲ 0.00
Telecard Limited / May 17 Telecard Limited(TELE)	12,358,668 ▲ 0.00

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