News Archives for Markets - 2020-12-29

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Wheat, corn down 0-2 cents, soybeans down 3-5 cents

Wheat futures near even after two days of losses that trimmed recent highs.
Corn fell after 11 days of gains, as increased rainfall in Brazil and Argentina strengthens crop prospects and eases global supply concerns.

Published 29 Dec, 2020 07:36pm

Commodities

Soybeans fall for 2nd day on Argentine supply resumption hopes

Soybeans ease from 6-1/2 yr high, Argentine labour strike eyed.
Wheat unmoved after two sessions of losses, corn falls.

Published 29 Dec, 2020 06:30pm

Commodities

Aluminium hits lowest level in a month, copper climbs

Three-month aluminium on the London Metal Exchange was down 1.6% at $1,998 a tonne.
With aluminium, you can't argue that the metal is in short supply. There are production increases pretty much across the board and new capacity is being energised.

Published 29 Dec, 2020 06:23pm

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Gold rises as dollar dips on prospect of higher US aid

Spot gold rose 0.4% to $1,877.65 per ounce.
The metal climbed as much 1.3% on Monday after US President Donald Trump's approval of a $2.3 trillion stimulus package.

Published 29 Dec, 2020 06:09pm

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Raw sugar prices ease, arabica coffee edges up

March New York cocoa was down $24, or 0.9%, at $2,536 a tonne.
March arabica coffee rose a marginal 0.15 cents, or 0.1%, to $1.2350 per lb.
March raw sugar was down 0.02 cents, or 0.1%, to 14.96 cents per lb.

Published 29 Dec, 2020 06:02pm

Commodities

Gold rises as dollar dips on prospect of higher US aid

Capping bullion's gains was a marathon COVID-19 vaccination campaign across euro zone cheering up prospects of global growth in 2021.

Published 29 Dec, 2020 03:54pm

Commodities

Palm tracks soyoil fall as Argentine labour talks could restore supply

The market is waiting for Dec. 1 to 31 palm oil production and export data, as well as Malaysian Palm Oil Board December supply and demand data where end-stocks are expected to fall to 1.4 million tonnes, Bagani said.

Published 29 Dec, 2020 11:59am

Commodities

Gold continues to shine amid COVID-19 marred 2020

Gold prices rose to record levels in August when the price of gold per ounce reached USD 2,075.

Published 29 Dec, 2020 10:53am

Commodities

Soybeans end lower on progress in Argentine labor talks

Corn, meanwhile, was supported by strong weekly exports and new sales of nearly 150,000 tonnes to unknown destinations. For the week, nearly 994,000 tonnes of corn was exported, above trade expectations.

Published 29 Dec, 2020 10:53am

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Raw sugar rises past 15 cent level; arabica coffee falls about 2%

"There are a lot of demand worries as the coronavirus is making a comeback in the US and Europe," one dealer said.

Published 29 Dec, 2020 10:45am

Commodities

Top five China commodities to eye for growth in 2021

Prices have eased as vaccine hopes spurred investors to redeploy capital, but bullion's outlook remains upbeat in 2021.

Published 29 Dec, 2020 10:16am

Commodities

Palm tracks soyoil fall ahead of talks to end Argentine labour strike

The benchmark palm oil contract for March delivery on the Bursa Malaysia Derivatives Exchange fell 12 ringgit, or 0.34%, to 3,530 ringgit ($871.60) a tonne during early trade.

Published 29 Dec, 2020 09:19am

Commodities

London copper edges up on US stimulus paychecks optimism

Three-month copper on the London Metal Exchange rose 1.4% to $7,898.50 a tonne by 0239 GMT, while the most-traded February copper contract on the Shanghai Futures Exchange was almost flat at 58,720 yuan ($8,991.65) a tonne.

Published 29 Dec, 2020 09:17am

Commodities

Gold gains on softer dollar; US Senate pandemic aid vote eyed

Gold, seen as a hedge against inflation, has gained more than 23% this year, largely driven by a raft of stimulus measures unleashed to mitigate the impact of the pandemic.

Published 29 Dec, 2020 09:12am

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Shanghai copper gains

HANOI: Shanghai copper prices advanced for a third straight session on Monday, as demand prospects improved after US...

Updated 29 Dec, 2020 03:48am

Commodities

US MIDDAY: Soyabeans lower

CHICAGO: Chicago soyabean futures fell on Monday after touching new 6-1/2 year highs overnight ahead of contract...

Updated 29 Dec, 2020 03:48am

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US MIDDAY: Gold advances

NEW YORK: Gold prices staged a comeback on Monday, after paring gains earlier, as investors celebrated US President...

Updated 29 Dec, 2020 03:48am

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Export of copper, aluminium: No decision yet to impose any RD: Dawood

GUJRANWALA: Prime Minister's Advisor on Commerce and Industry Abdur Razaq Dawood has informed that government has ...

Updated 29 Dec, 2020 03:48am

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PMEX daily trading report

KARACHI: On Thursday, at PMEX the traded value of metals, energy, COTS/FX and indices was recorded at PKR 4.633...

Updated 29 Dec, 2020 03:50am

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CBOT corn futures gain

CHICAGO: Chicago Board of Trade corn futures posted modest gains, notching a tenth consecutive day higher on...

Updated 29 Dec, 2020 03:50am

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China's imports of Australian copper lowest since 2016

BEIJING: China's imports of copper concentrate from Australia plunged for a second month in November to the lowest...

Updated 29 Dec, 2020 03:50am

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Canadian canola futures higher

WINNIPEG: ICE Canadian canola futures rose on Thursday, resuming their march higher on oilseed supply concerns after...

Updated 29 Dec, 2020 03:50am

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CBOT corn adds on export strength

The most-active corn futures contract ended 5-1/2 cents higher at $4.56-1/2 per bushel, the highest for a most-active contract since July 15, 2019.

Published 29 Dec, 2020 01:11am

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Gold pares gains on dollar rebound, upbeat risk sentiment

Spot gold was little changed at $1,875.99 per ounce by 2:20 p.m. EST (1920 GMT). U.S. gold futures settled down 0.2pc at $1,880.40.

Published 29 Dec, 2020 01:07am

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CBOT soybeans slide on weak exports, Argentine labor talks

CBOT March soymeal ended $1.40 lower at $412.70 per short ton, while March soyoil fell 0.08 cent to 41.05 cents per lb.

Published 29 Dec, 2020 01:05am

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CBOT wheat slips as U.S. crop prospects improve

Russia has downgraded its 2020/21 wheat exports estimate to 36.3 million tonnes from 40.8 million tonnes due to an upcoming wheat export tax.

Published 29 Dec, 2020 01:03am

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Forex
World
Commodity

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
Chenab Ltd (Pref) / Nov 6 Chenab Limited (Pref)(CLCPS)	4.85 ▲ 0.85 (21.25%)
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%)
B. F. Modaraba / Nov 6 B.F. Modaraba(BFMOD)	25.30 ▲ 2.3 (10%)

Stock	Price
Bawany Air Products (R) / Nov 6 Bawany Air Products Limited Right(BAPLR1)	0.06 ▼ -0.56 (-90.32%)
Premier Insurance (R) / Nov 6 Premier Insurance Limited (RIGHT)(PINLR)	0.59 ▼ -0.11 (-15.71%)
Escorts Bank / Nov 6 Escorts Investment Bank Limited(ESBL)	12.14 ▼ -1.35 (-10.01%)
Universal Ins. / Nov 6 The Universal Insurance Company Limited(UVIC)	18.20 ▼ -2.02 (-9.99%)
Sindh Modaraba / Nov 6 Sindh Modaraba(SINDM)	66 ▼ -7.24 (-9.89%)
Ellcot Spinning / Nov 6 Ellcot Spinning Mills Limited(ELSM)	201 ▼ -21.39 (-9.62%)
Unicap Modaraba / Nov 6 Unicap Modaraba(UCAPM)	18.70 ▼ -1.88 (-9.14%)
Mughal Energy / Nov 6 Mughal Energy Limited(GEM)(GEMMEL)	32.25 ▼ -3 (-8.51%)
IbrahimFibres / Nov 6 Ibrahim Fibres Limited(IBFL)	233.45 ▼ -17.9 (-7.12%)
Fateh Sports / Nov 6 Fateh Sports Wear Limited(FSWL)	234.02 ▼ -16.09 (-6.43%)

Stock	Volume
Bawany Air Products (R) / Nov 6 Bawany Air Products Limited Right(BAPLR1)	550,192,625 ▼ -0.56
Tasdeeq Info. Serv. / Nov 6 Tasdeeq Information Services Limited(TISL)	132,442,412 ▲ 0.33
WorldCall Telecom / Nov 6 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	67,958,475 ▲ 0.09
Cnergyico PK / Nov 6 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	43,056,749 ▲ 0.08
Media Times Ltd / Nov 6 Media Times Limited(MDTL)	37,854,084 ▲ 0.09
Pervez Ahmed Consultancy / Nov 6 Pervez Ahmed Consultancy Services Ltd.(PASL)	24,686,985 ▲ 1
Trust Sec.& Brok. / Nov 6 Trust Securities & Brokerage Limited(TSBL)	23,501,799 ▲ 0.07
Ist.Capital Sec / Nov 6 First Capital Securities Corporation(FCSC)	18,780,066 ▲ 0.29
B.O.Punjab / Nov 6 The Bank of Punjab(BOP)	18,402,663 ▼ -0.78
K-Electric Ltd. / Nov 6 K-Electric Limited(KEL)	15,150,503 ▼ -0.05

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