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US Cash Soymeal-Basis firms in eastern Midwest, weaker in west

Commodities

US Cash Soymeal-Basis firms in eastern Midwest, weaker in west

Basis offers softened at the Chicago rail market on increased soymeal offerings, one broker said, and the basis als

Published 21 May, 2020 06:09pm

Raw sugar sets near two-month high as crude oil rebounds

Commodities

Raw sugar sets near two-month high as crude oil rebounds

July raw sugar was up 0.08 cents, or 0.7pc, at 11.27 cents per lb by 1315 GMT after peaking at 11.32 cents, the hig

Published 21 May, 2020 03:24pm

CBOT corn may fall to $3.17-1/4

Commodities

CBOT corn may fall to $3.17-1/4

Strengthening the support is another similar one established by a rising trendline. These supports only trigge

Published 21 May, 2020 01:35pm

London copper falls from 2-month high as economic worries linger

Commodities

London copper falls from 2-month high as economic worries linger

A stronger US dollar also added pressure to LME prices, making the metals on the exchange costlier for buyers using

Published 21 May, 2020 01:29pm

CBOT wheat may test resistance at $5.19-3/4

Commodities

CBOT wheat may test resistance at $5.19-3/4

This trend may be totally reversed, based on the strength of the current rally. The contract has broken a fall

Published 21 May, 2020 01:11pm

New York coffee may fall into $1.02-$1.0420 range

Commodities

New York coffee may fall into $1.02-$1.0420 range

Coffee failed twice to break this support, but may succeed this time. Resistance is at $1.0770, a break above

Published 21 May, 2020 12:12pm

Gold drops 1pc on stronger dollar, hopes of economic recovery

Commodities

Gold drops 1pc on stronger dollar, hopes of economic recovery

The dollar index, comparing the greenback against a basket of rivals, rose 0.4pc, making gold more expensive for ho

Published 21 May, 2020 10:58am

Gold surges in Europe

Commodities

Gold surges in Europe

Gold rose on Wednesday amid extensive stimulus measures and uncertainty over a possible coronavirus vaccine, but bullion's gains were limited as risk appetite improved on hopes of an economic recovery.

Published 21 May, 2020 12:09am

Raw sugar up, white sugar hits 4-1/2 months high

Commodities

Raw sugar up, white sugar hits 4-1/2 months high

Raw sugar futures on ICE rallied above 11 cents on Wednesday, spurred by signs of tightness in white sugar supply and a rise in oil prices as easing lockdown restrictions revive fuel demand.

Published 21 May, 2020 12:09am

Tokyo rubber rises

Commodities

Tokyo rubber rises

Tokyo Commodity Exchange (TOCOM) futures rose for a second day, closing at a two-month high, as they tracked Shanghai prices, with market sentiment holding firm after a decline in coronavirus cases in China.

Published 21 May, 2020 12:09am

Copper climbs on China meeting, recovery hopes

Commodities

Copper climbs on China meeting, recovery hopes

Copper prices hit a two-month high on Wednesday ahead of a Chinese government meeting this week expected to boost demand with pledges of higher spending on infrastructure, and on hopes for a global economic recovery.

Published 21 May, 2020 12:09am

Malaysian palm oil falls

Commodities

Malaysian palm oil falls

Malaysian palm oil futures fell on Wednesday, snapping a three-day winning streak as investors booked profits in the run-up to the long weekend for Eidul Fitr celebrations, while concerns of higher output in May also dented sentiment.

Published 21 May, 2020 12:09am

European wheat prices tick up

Commodities

European wheat prices tick up

European wheat prices ticked up on Tuesday as traders weighed harvest prospects after recent poor weather, while export demand continued to be low.

Published 21 May, 2020 12:09am

India resumes purchases of Malaysian palm oil

Commodities

India resumes purchases of Malaysian palm oil

Indian buyers have resumed purchases of Malaysian palm oil after a four-month gap following a diplomatic row, with buying spurred by a fall in domestic inventories and discounted prices, trade sources said.

Published 21 May, 2020 12:09am

PMEX daily trading report

Commodities

PMEX daily trading report

On Tuesday at Pakistan Mercantile Exchange Limited, PMEX Commodity Index closed at 4,023.

Published 21 May, 2020 12:09am

Shipping data suggests Brazil may break monthly sugar export record

Commodities

Shipping data suggests Brazil may break monthly sugar export record

The line of ships waiting to load sugar in Brazil has more than doubled in the last week, suggesting Brazil may set a new monthly sugar export record, Plinio Nastari, the president of consultancy Datagro told Reuters.

Published 21 May, 2020 12:09am

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Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Nov 6	276.86 ▼ -0.01
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Nov 6	276.66 ▼ -0.01
USD to Japanese Yen / Nov 6	158.48 ▲ 0.94
USD to Swiss Franc / Nov 6	0.82 ▲ 0.0045
Pound Sterling to USD / Nov 6	1.34 ▼ -0.01
Euro to USD / Nov 6	1.11 ▼ -0.0077
SOFR % / Nov 5	3.92 ▼ -0.02

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Nov 6	7,376.66
India Sensex / Nov 6	81,028.02
Tokyo Nikkei / Nov 6	57,434.77
Nasdaq / Nov 6	24,579.42
Hang Seng / Nov 6	24,481.86
FTSE 100 / Nov 6	10,673.94
Dow Jones / Nov 6	51,285.73
Germany DAX 30 / Nov 6	25,820.36
France CAC40 / Nov 6	8,139

Item	Value
Petrol/Litre / Nov 8	346
Diesel/Litre / Nov 8	378
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Nov 6	90.83
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Nov 6	18,080
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Nov 6	367,914
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Nov 6	4,070.80
Cotton US¢/pound / Nov 6	82.79

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
Chenab Ltd (Pref) / Nov 6 Chenab Limited (Pref)(CLCPS)	4.72 ▲ 0.72 (18%)
Security Investment Bank / Nov 6 Security Investment Bank Limited(SIBL)	7.53 ▲ 1 (15.31%)
Pervez Ahmed Consultancy / Nov 6 Pervez Ahmed Consultancy Services Ltd.(PASL)	7.96 ▲ 1 (14.37%)
LSE Financial Serv. / Nov 6 LSE Financial Services Limited(LSEFSL)	2.63 ▲ 0.29 (12.39%)
Ningbo Green Light / Nov 6 Ningbo Green Light Energy Limited(NGLEL)	12.62 ▲ 1.15 (10.03%)
First AL-Noor Mod. / Nov 6 First Al-Noor Modaraba(FANM)	12.85 ▲ 1.17 (10.02%)
Grays Leasing / Nov 6 Grays Leasing Limited(GRYL)	80.58 ▲ 7.33 (10.01%)
J.A.Textile / Nov 6 J.A. Textile Mills Limited(JATM)	87.51 ▲ 7.96 (10.01%)
ARM Green Industries / Nov 6 ARM Green Industries Limited(ARMG)	74.56 ▲ 6.78 (10%)
Baba Farid Sugar / Nov 6 Baba Farid Sugar Mills Limited(BAFS)	459.83 ▲ 41.8 (10%)

Stock	Price
Bawany Air Products (R) / Nov 6 Bawany Air Products Limited Right(BAPLR1)	0.03 ▼ -0.59 (-95.16%)
Escorts Bank / Nov 6 Escorts Investment Bank Limited(ESBL)	12.14 ▼ -1.35 (-10.01%)
Sindh Modaraba / Nov 6 Sindh Modaraba(SINDM)	65.92 ▼ -7.32 (-9.99%)
Ellcot Spinning / Nov 6 Ellcot Spinning Mills Limited(ELSM)	201.59 ▼ -20.8 (-9.35%)
Unicap Modaraba / Nov 6 Unicap Modaraba(UCAPM)	19.06 ▼ -1.52 (-7.39%)
Premier Insurance (R) / Nov 6 Premier Insurance Limited (RIGHT)(PINLR)	0.65 ▼ -0.05 (-7.14%)
Pak Leather Crafts / Nov 6 Pak Leather Crafts Limited(PAKL)	67.54 ▼ -4.94 (-6.82%)
Universal Ins. / Nov 6 The Universal Insurance Company Limited(UVIC)	18.98 ▼ -1.24 (-6.13%)
Paramount Mod / Nov 6 First Paramount Modaraba(FPRM)	13.55 ▼ -0.82 (-5.71%)
Paramount Spinning / Nov 6 Paramount Spinning Mills Limited(PASM)	9.43 ▼ -0.57 (-5.7%)

Stock	Volume
Bawany Air Products (R) / Nov 6 Bawany Air Products Limited Right(BAPLR1)	687,381,117 ▼ -0.59
Tasdeeq Info. Serv. / Nov 6 Tasdeeq Information Services Limited(TISL)	140,783,607 ▲ 0.29
WorldCall Telecom / Nov 6 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	72,154,825 ▲ 0.08
Cnergyico PK / Nov 6 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	47,939,154 ▲ 0.04
Media Times Ltd / Nov 6 Media Times Limited(MDTL)	41,329,381 ▼ -0.07
TPL Properties / Nov 6 TPL Properties Limited(TPLP)	25,069,293 ▲ 0.25
Trust Sec.& Brok. / Nov 6 Trust Securities & Brokerage Limited(TSBL)	24,996,297 ▲ 0.04
Pervez Ahmed Consultancy / Nov 6 Pervez Ahmed Consultancy Services Ltd.(PASL)	24,970,440 ▲ 1
Ist.Capital Sec / Nov 6 First Capital Securities Corporation(FCSC)	21,500,857 ▲ 0.23
B.O.Punjab / Nov 6 The Bank of Punjab(BOP)	21,284,920 ▼ -0.76

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