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US sells record amount of corn to China as tensions rise

Commodities

US sells record amount of corn to China as tensions rise

The US Agriculture Department said on Thursday that private exporters sold 1.937 million tonnes of corn to China for delivery in the 2020/21 marketing year.
In a separate report, the USDA said soybean sales to China rose to 1.925 million tonnes in the week ended July 23.

Published 30 Jul, 2020 11:51pm

CBOT Trends - Wheat down 2-4 cents, corn steady-up 2 cents, soy down 1-3 cents

Commodities

CBOT Trends - Wheat down 2-4 cents, corn steady-up 2 cents, soy down 1-3 cents

CBOT September soft red winter wheat last traded down 3-1/4 cents at $5.29-1/2 a bushel.

Published 30 Jul, 2020 08:14pm

Tunisia buys soft wheat, durum and barley in tender

Commodities

Tunisia buys soft wheat, durum and barley in tender

The soft wheat was believed to have been bought in two consignments of 25,000 tonnes for shipment in October.

Published 30 Jul, 2020 07:51pm

Shanghai aluminium hits over 2-year high on strong China demand

Commodities

Shanghai aluminium hits over 2-year high on strong China demand

London Metal Exchange's three-month copper rose 0.3pc to $1,729.50 a tonne by 0708 GMT.

Published 30 Jul, 2020 05:23pm

Asia Coffee-Vietnam prices inch higher on supply crunch, fresh virus curbs

Commodities

Asia Coffee-Vietnam prices inch higher on supply crunch, fresh virus curbs

New coffee season will start from October but fresh beans will not come in bulk until November, traders said.

Published 30 Jul, 2020 04:46pm

Copper slips on rising virus cases, economic worries

Commodities

Copper slips on rising virus cases, economic worries

In Europe, shares fell on dismal earnings reports and data showing Europe's biggest economy Germany had shrunk by a record 10.1pc in the second quarter.

Published 30 Jul, 2020 03:39pm

Saudi Arabia may cut September crude oil prices to Asia

Commodities

Saudi Arabia may cut September crude oil prices to Asia

Slow demand recovery amid the second wave of COVID-19 infections has depressed spot prices for Middle Eastern crude this month, while Asia’s refining margins remained weak, they said.

Published 30 Jul, 2020 01:11pm

India's 2020 gold demand may hit 26-year low as prices rally: WGC

Commodities

India's 2020 gold demand may hit 26-year low as prices rally: WGC

Lower demand by the world's second-biggest bullion consumer could limit a rally in global prices, which hit a record high earlier this month, although it could also reduce India's trade deficit and support the ailing rupee.

Published 30 Jul, 2020 10:11am

Government urged to initiate seed breeding programme for major crops

Commodities

Government urged to initiate seed breeding programme for major crops

KARACHI: A former chairman of the standing committee on agriculture of the FPCCI and BMP Secretary-General (Federal)...

Published 30 Jul, 2020 02:57am

PMEX daily trading report

Commodities

PMEX daily trading report

KARACHI: On Tuesday at Pakistan Mercantile Exchange Limited, PMEX Commodity Index closed at 4,735. The traded value...

Published 30 Jul, 2020 02:57am

Gold up Rs 250 per tola

Commodities

Gold up Rs 250 per tola

KARACHI: Gold on Wednesday traded for Rs122750 per tola, up Rs250 on the local market, traders said. The price of...

Published 30 Jul, 2020 02:57am

Canadian canola futures fall

Commodities

Canadian canola futures fall

WINNIPEG: ICE Canadian canola futures slipped on Tuesday, ending a three-day winning streak, pressured by weakness ...

Published 30 Jul, 2020 02:57am

China's gold consumption falls in first half of 2020

Commodities

China's gold consumption falls in first half of 2020

BEIJING: China's gold consumption fell 38% year-on-year in the first half of 2020, hurt by the coronavirus and a...

Published 30 Jul, 2020 02:57am

CBOT corn hits one month low

Commodities

CBOT corn hits one month low

CHICAGO: Chicago Board of Trade corn futures hit their lowest level in a month as improving US crop condition ...

Published 30 Jul, 2020 02:57am

Palm oil tracks rise in rival oils

Commodities

Palm oil tracks rise in rival oils

JAKARTA: Malaysian palm oil futures snapped a two-day losing streak to rise over 1% on Wednesday as costlier rival...

Published 30 Jul, 2020 02:57am

Copper prices steady

Exchange

Copper prices steady

LONDON: Copper held near two-year highs on Wednesday as the dollar weakened on the prospect of more stimulus from ...

Published 30 Jul, 2020 02:57am

Gold little changed in early NY trade

Commodities

Gold little changed in early NY trade

NEW YORK: Gold was little changed on Wednesday as caution set in ahead of a US Federal Reserve policy meeting ...

Published 30 Jul, 2020 02:57am

Pakistan Mercantile Exchange - PMEX

Commodities

Pakistan Mercantile Exchange - PMEX

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Mercantile Exchange - PMEX (Formerly National Commodity Exchange Limited - NCEL) Trading Summary...

Published 30 Jul, 2020 02:57am

Cotton rises on dollar weakness, crop loss fears due to hurricane

Commodities

Cotton rises on dollar weakness, crop loss fears due to hurricane

Cotton contracts for December rose 0.51 cent, or 0.8%, to 61.62 cents per lb .
The market is up as the dollar is weak, and there's a really small chance that the tropical cyclone in the Atlantic could crawl its way into the Gulf (of Mexico)

Published 30 Jul, 2020 01:13am

Gold steady as investors await US Fed's statement

Commodities

Gold steady as investors await US Fed's statement

Holdings in SPDR Gold Trust at seven-year peak.
Silver eases from last session's multi-year high.

Published 30 Jul, 2020 01:09am

CBOT corn ends lower for 4th straight session on mild US weather

Commodities

CBOT corn ends lower for 4th straight session on mild US weather

CBOT September corn settled down 4-1/2 cents at $3.15-1/2 per bushel and most-active December corn fell 3-3/4 cents to settle at $3.26-1/4 after hitting $3.26.
The US Energy Information Administration said weekly production of corn-based ethanol rose in the latest week to 958,000 barrels per day.

Published 30 Jul, 2020 01:02am

CBOT wheat ends higher on bargain buying, dollar weakness

Commodities

CBOT wheat ends higher on bargain buying, dollar weakness

CBOT September soft red winter wheat settled up 9-1/4 cents at $5.32-3/4 per bushel, a day after hitting a one-week low at $5.19-1/4.
The US dollar index fell to a two-year low as the Federal Reserve affirmed its commitment to holding rates near zero.

Published 30 Jul, 2020 12:51am

Arabica coffee hits three-month high, cocoa visits one-month top

Commodities

Arabica coffee hits three-month high, cocoa visits one-month top

September arabica coffee settled up 1.95 cents, or 1.8%, at $1.116 per lb, having hit its highest since late-April.
December London cocoa settled up 29 pounds, or 1.8%, at 1,611 pounds per tonne, having hit a one-month top of 1,620.

Published 30 Jul, 2020 12:47am

CBOT soybeans close lower on mild US crop weather

Commodities

CBOT soybeans close lower on mild US crop weather

CBOT August soybean futures settled down 5-1/4 cents at $8.91-1/2 per bushel while the most-active November contract ended down 2-1/4 cents at $8.85-1/4.
CBOT December soymeal ended down $1.70 at $295.80 per short ton while December soyoil rose 0.14 cent to 30.06 cents per pound.

Published 30 Jul, 2020 12:46am

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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 9	346
Diesel/Litre / Nov 9	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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