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Copper heads towards eight-year high on demand hopes and inventories

Commodities

Copper heads towards eight-year high on demand hopes and inventories

The metal used widely in the power and construction industries hit $7,973.50 last Friday, its highest since February 2013.

Published 16 Dec, 2020 06:35pm

Tunisia buys soft wheat, durum wheat and feed barley in tender

Commodities

Tunisia buys soft wheat, durum wheat and feed barley in tender

The soft wheat was sought in four consignments of 25,000 tonnes and one of 17,000 tonnes.

Published 16 Dec, 2020 06:27pm

Buyers in Thailand purchase about 77,000 tonnes feed wheat

Commodities

Buyers in Thailand purchase about 77,000 tonnes feed wheat

The precise tonnage bought was still unclear, they said.

Published 16 Dec, 2020 05:40pm

Ukraine grain exports fall 13.8pc so far in 2020/21 season

Commodities

Ukraine grain exports fall 13.8pc so far in 2020/21 season

Traders have sold 12.17 million tonnes of wheat abroad, using around 69.5pc of the season's quota of 17.5 million tonnes, the data show.

Published 16 Dec, 2020 05:04pm

Palm edges up as rival oils gain, exports strengthen

Commodities

Palm edges up as rival oils gain, exports strengthen

The benchmark palm oil contract for March delivery on the Bursa Malaysia Derivatives Exchange rose 13 ringgit, or 0.4pc, to 3,368 ringgit ($831.81).

Published 16 Dec, 2020 05:02pm

Gold gains as focus turns to Fed policy decision

Commodities

Gold gains as focus turns to Fed policy decision

Spot gold was up 0.5pc at $1,862.30 an ounce by 1023 GMT after touching its highest since Dec. 9 at $1,865.14. U.S. gold futures rose 0.6pc to $1,866.20.

Published 16 Dec, 2020 04:50pm

Bangladesh withdraws tender to buy 50,000 tonnes wheat

Commodities

Bangladesh withdraws tender to buy 50,000 tonnes wheat

A notice sent to traders said the tender will be suspended because of "unavoidable" circumstances. Details were not given.

Published 16 Dec, 2020 11:58am

Soybeans firm, hit more than 2-week top

Commodities

Soybeans firm, hit more than 2-week top

Wheat futures were up 0.5% at $6.03 a bushel, having closed up 0.5% on Tuesday.

Published 16 Dec, 2020 10:10am

Copper advances on solid China data, vaccine optimism

Commodities

Copper advances on solid China data, vaccine optimism

China's factory output grew at the fastest pace in 20 months in November on rising demand for its manufactured goods.

Published 16 Dec, 2020 09:59am

Dalian iron ore breaches 1,000 yuan/T on demand view, supply fears

Commodities

Dalian iron ore breaches 1,000 yuan/T on demand view, supply fears

Mysteel consultancy's latest survey showed iron ore dispatched from Australia and Brazil fell for the second week over Dec. 7-13 by another 1 million tonnes from the prior week.

Published 16 Dec, 2020 09:55am

Gold scales 1-week high on US stimulus bets, Fed decision awaited

Commodities

Gold scales 1-week high on US stimulus bets, Fed decision awaited

Among other precious metals, silver rose 0.6% to $24.63 an ounce, platinum climbed 0.5% to $1,041.47 and palladium gained 0.7% to $2,333.98.

Published 16 Dec, 2020 09:41am

Gold eases as vaccine rollouts expand; Fed meet eyed

Commodities

Gold eases as vaccine rollouts expand; Fed meet eyed

The US Federal Reserve is expected to keep interest rates pinned near zero and to signal where rates are headed in the coming years at it's final policy meet of the year. The Fed's policy statement is due at 1900 GMT.

Published 16 Dec, 2020 08:53am

Controlled rates: PKI seeks sufficient supply of urea fertilizer

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Controlled rates: PKI seeks sufficient supply of urea fertilizer

ISLAMABAD: Farmers' representative organisation Pakistan Kissan Ittihad (PKI) has urged the government to ensure...

Published 16 Dec, 2020 02:58am

PMEX daily trading report

Commodities

PMEX daily trading report

KARACHI: On Monday, at PMEX the traded value of metals, energy, COTS/FX and indices was recorded at PKR 7.753 ...

Published 16 Dec, 2020 02:58am

CBOT corn futures firm

Commodities

CBOT corn futures firm

CHICAGO: US corn futures ended firm after trading in negative territory for much of the session on Monday, with...

Published 16 Dec, 2020 02:58am

Canadian canola futures rise

Commodities

Canadian canola futures rise

WINNIPEG: ICE Canadian canola futures rose on Monday for a second straight session, lifted by strength in soyabeans...

Published 16 Dec, 2020 02:58am

Heavy rains boost hopes for Ivory Coast's cocoa crop

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Heavy rains boost hopes for Ivory Coast's cocoa crop

ABIDJAN: Heavy rain and sunny spells last week in Ivory Coast's cocoa regions boosted hopes for a positive outcome...

Published 16 Dec, 2020 02:58am

CBOT soyabean futures rise

Commodities

CBOT soyabean futures rise

CHICAGO: Chicago Board of Trade soyabean futures rose on Monday, supported by tight supplies in top global producer...

Published 16 Dec, 2020 02:58am

Iron ore futures slump over 4 percent

Commodities

Iron ore futures slump over 4 percent

MANILA: Iron ore futures slumped more than 4% on Monday, with the Dalian benchmark retreating from the 1,000 yuan a...

Published 16 Dec, 2020 02:58am

Gold prices higher

Commodities

Gold prices higher

KARACHI: Gold on Tuesday grew by Rs500 per tola on the local market, traders said. Thus, this increase of Rs500 in...

Published 16 Dec, 2020 02:58am

Bullish crush data sparks rally in US soybeans; corn, wheat firm

Commodities

Bullish crush data sparks rally in US soybeans; corn, wheat firm

The strength in soybeans pulled corn higher, which closed in positive territory after trading lower for much of the session.
US soy processors crushed 181.018 million bushels of soybeans in November.

Published 16 Dec, 2020 02:05am

Raw sugar futures recover; coffee falls from 3-month peak

Commodities

Raw sugar futures recover; coffee falls from 3-month peak

March London cocoa settled down 33 pounds, or 1.9%, to 1,714 pounds per tonne.
March arabica coffee settled down 1.5 cent, or 1.2%, at $1.2465 per lb.
March raw sugar rose 0.09 cent to 14.24 cents per lb, having earlier hit a low of 14.09.

Updated 16 Dec, 2020 01:49am

China data and vaccine optimism lift copper price

Commodities

China data and vaccine optimism lift copper price

Benchmark three-month copper on the London Metal Exchange (LME) added 0.4% to $7,784 per tonne.
The metal, seen as a bellwether of global economic health, has gained more than 80% .

Published 16 Dec, 2020 01:14am

Cotton extends gains as vaccines brighten demand outlook

Commodities

Cotton extends gains as vaccines brighten demand outlook

The cotton contract for March was up 0.61 cent, or 0.8%, at 75.28 cents per lb.
Demand has improved, but it always does at this time of year. However, the contract will likely struggle getting above 76 cents.

Published 16 Dec, 2020 01:12am

EU wheat steady after slide as Russian export tax assessed

Commodities

EU wheat steady after slide as Russian export tax assessed

Grain prices have been volatile over the last week as Russia considered a wheat export tax and grain export quota to cool domestic food prices.
March milling wheat on the Paris-based Euronext settled 1 euro, or 0.5%, higher at 207.25 euros ($251.77) a tonne.

Published 16 Dec, 2020 01:11am

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Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Nov 5	276.87 ▼ -0.03
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Nov 5	276.67 ▼ -0.03
USD to Japanese Yen / Nov 6	158.06 ▲ 0.52
USD to Swiss Franc / Nov 6	0.82 ▲ 0.0014
Pound Sterling to USD / Nov 6	1.34 ▼ -0.0034
Euro to USD / Nov 6	1.12 ▼ -0.0033
SOFR % / Nov 4	3.94 ▼ -0.03

Stock	Volume
India Sensex / Nov 6	79,976.76
Tokyo Nikkei / Nov 6	57,858.61
Hang Seng / Nov 6	24,635
FTSE 100 / Nov 6	10,609.78
Germany DAX 30 / Nov 6	25,919.48
France CAC40 / Nov 6	8,098.11
S&P 500 / Nov 5	7,353.73
Nasdaq / Nov 5	24,315
Dow Jones / Nov 5	51,523.06

Item	Value
Petrol/Litre / Nov 6	352.59
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Nov 6	91.72
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Nov 6	367,914
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Nov 6	4,046.79
Diesel/Litre / Nov 6	382.25
Cotton US¢/pound / Nov 6	78.52
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Nov 5	18,080

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
LSE Financial Serv. / Nov 6 LSE Financial Services Limited(LSEFSL)	2.76 ▲ 0.42 (17.95%)
Chenab Ltd (Pref) / Nov 6 Chenab Limited (Pref)(CLCPS)	4.70 ▲ 0.7 (17.5%)
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%)
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)	0.02 ▼ -0.6 (-96.77%)
Premier Insurance (R) / Nov 6 Premier Insurance Limited (RIGHT)(PINLR)	0.61 ▼ -0.09 (-12.86%)
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 ▼ -21.39 (-9.62%)
Nadeem Tex. / Nov 6 Nadeem Textile Mills Limited(NATM)	64.15 ▼ -6.53 (-9.24%)
Mughal Energy / Nov 6 Mughal Energy Limited(GEM)(GEMMEL)	32.25 ▼ -3 (-8.51%)
Universal Ins. / Nov 6 The Universal Insurance Company Limited(UVIC)	18.50 ▼ -1.72 (-8.51%)
J.K.Spinning / Nov 6 J.K. Spinning Mills Limited(JKSM)	390 ▼ -35 (-8.24%)
Paramount Spinning / Nov 6 Paramount Spinning Mills Limited(PASM)	9.25 ▼ -0.75 (-7.5%)

Stock	Volume
Bawany Air Products (R) / Nov 6 Bawany Air Products Limited Right(BAPLR1)	684,470,556 ▼ -0.6
Tasdeeq Info. Serv. / Nov 6 Tasdeeq Information Services Limited(TISL)	140,531,169 ▲ 0.36
WorldCall Telecom / Nov 6 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	71,990,851 ▲ 0.08
Cnergyico PK / Nov 6 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	47,565,462 ▲ 0.05
Media Times Ltd / Nov 6 Media Times Limited(MDTL)	41,073,385 ▼ -0.1
Pervez Ahmed Consultancy / Nov 6 Pervez Ahmed Consultancy Services Ltd.(PASL)	24,768,400 ▲ 1
Trust Sec.& Brok. / Nov 6 Trust Securities & Brokerage Limited(TSBL)	24,672,847 ▲ 0.04
TPL Properties / Nov 6 TPL Properties Limited(TPLP)	23,713,793 ▲ 0.04
B.O.Punjab / Nov 6 The Bank of Punjab(BOP)	21,201,988 ▼ -0.79
Ist.Capital Sec / Nov 6 First Capital Securities Corporation(FCSC)	21,174,637 ▲ 0.28

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