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China’s coal imports from Russia rise 6% in March, Indonesia slides

Commodities

China’s coal imports from Russia rise 6% in March, Indonesia slides

BEIJING: China’s coal imports from Russia rose 6% in March from the same month last year to 7.33 million metric...

Published 20 Apr, 2025 11:58am

China’s soybean imports from US jump in March, but Brazil set to dominate market

Commodities

China’s soybean imports from US jump in March, but Brazil set to dominate market

BEIJING: China’s soybean imports from the United States rose 12% in March from the same period last year, as...

Published 20 Apr, 2025 10:12am

Raw sugar recovers from 2-1/2 year low; cocoa drifts down

Commodities

Raw sugar recovers from 2-1/2 year low; cocoa drifts down

LONDON: Raw sugar futures on the ICE exchange recovered from a 2-1/2 year low on Wednesday, though prospects for...

Published 20 Apr, 2025 02:50am

Low sugar stocks in Brazil lead mills to boost early output

Commodities

Low sugar stocks in Brazil lead mills to boost early output

SAO PAULO: Sugar stocks in Brazil’s center-south region were about 70% lower in the first quarter compared with ...

Published 20 Apr, 2025 02:50am

Russia’s March seaborne grain exports fall

Commodities

Russia’s March seaborne grain exports fall

MOSCOW: Russia’s seaborne grain exports dropped by 58% year-on-year in March, falling to 2.3 million metric tons,...

Published 20 Apr, 2025 02:50am

Japanese rubber futures easier

Commodities

Japanese rubber futures easier

TOKYO: Japanese rubber futures fell on Friday, marking a fifth consecutive weekly loss, pressured by concerns over...

Published 20 Apr, 2025 02:50am

Weak US dollar lifts wheat prices

Commodities

Weak US dollar lifts wheat prices

CANBERRA: Chicago wheat futures rose on Thursday, supported by a weak dollar and rain in US cropping regions which,...

Published 20 Apr, 2025 02:50am

Iron ore set for 2nd weekly loss

Commodities

Iron ore set for 2nd weekly loss

BEIJING: Iron ore futures slipped on Friday and were headed for a second weekly loss weighed down by the lingering...

Published 20 Apr, 2025 02:50am

Truckers’ strike impacted rice export

Commodities

Truckers’ strike impacted rice export

KARACHI: The strike by goods transporters has adversely impacted Pakistan’s rice exports. By the fifth day of the...

Published 20 Apr, 2025 02:50am

Gold prices remain unchanged

Commodities

Gold prices remain unchanged

KARACHI: Gold prices remained unchanged on Saturday, stabilizing after a slight decline in the previous session,...

Published 20 Apr, 2025 02:50am

Gold prices remain stable in Pakistan

Commodities

Gold prices remain stable in Pakistan

Gold prices remained stable in Pakistan in line with no change in the international market. In the local market,...

Published 19 Apr, 2025 03:03pm

Japan considering soybean, rice concessions in US tariff talks

Commodities

Japan considering soybean, rice concessions in US tariff talks

TOKYO: Japan is considering increasing its soybean and rice imports as a concession in trade negotiations with the...

Published 19 Apr, 2025 10:28am

Gold prices fall slightly

Commodities

Gold prices fall slightly

KARACHI: Gold prices saw a slight decline, sliding from all-time highs on Friday, as global rates slowed, traders...

Published 19 Apr, 2025 05:45am

Gold price per tola decreases Rs300 in Pakistan

Commodities

Gold price per tola decreases Rs300 in Pakistan

After hitting record high in the previous session, gold prices decreased in the local market. In Pakistan, gold...

Published 18 Apr, 2025 06:33pm

Palm records third weekly loss, lowest in 28 weeks

Commodities

Palm records third weekly loss, lowest in 28 weeks

JAKARTA: Malaysian palm oil futures reversed earlier gains, tracking rival oils at Dalian and booked a third...

Published 18 Apr, 2025 04:27pm

Iron ore set for weekly gain on resilient demand despite Trump tariff shock

Commodities

Iron ore set for weekly gain on resilient demand despite Trump tariff shock

BEIJING: Iron ore futures dipped on Friday, but were headed for a weekly gain due to resilient demand, upbeat...

Published 18 Apr, 2025 11:43am

China’s March aluminium imports decline

Commodities

China’s March aluminium imports decline

SHANGHAI: China’s imports of unwrought aluminium and aluminium products in March fell 10.6% year-on-year to 340,000...

Published 18 Apr, 2025 11:33am

Shanghai copper gains as Trump signals possible end to China tariff hikes

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Shanghai copper gains as Trump signals possible end to China tariff hikes

Copper prices in Shanghai rose on Friday as a possible end to the tit-for-tat tariff hikes between the US and China...

Published 18 Apr, 2025 11:28am

Palm trades higher, but on track for third weekly loss

Commodities

Palm trades higher, but on track for third weekly loss

JAKARTA: Malaysian palm oil futures extended gains on Friday, snapping a four-session losing streak on strength in...

Published 18 Apr, 2025 10:40am

Malaysian palm oil falls

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Malaysian palm oil falls

JAKARTA: Malaysian palm oil futures fell for a fourth straight session on Thursday and closed at the lowest since...

Published 18 Apr, 2025 05:52am

PMEX daily trading report

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PMEX daily trading report

KARACHI: On Wednesday at PMEX, the traded value of Metals, Energy, COTS and Indices was recorded at PKR 55.056...

Published 18 Apr, 2025 05:52am

Japanese rubber futures rebound on upbeat Chinese data

Commodities

Japanese rubber futures rebound on upbeat Chinese data

SINGAPORE: Japanese rubber futures snapped two sessions of losses on Thursday after improving economic data from top...

Published 18 Apr, 2025 05:52am

Copper slips in thin-volume trade

Commodities

Copper slips in thin-volume trade

LONDON: Copper prices fell in London on Thursday under pressure from a stronger dollar, but remained in a tight ...

Published 18 Apr, 2025 05:52am

Gold hits fresh all-time high

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Gold hits fresh all-time high

KARACHI: Local and international gold prices reached to new record levels on Thursday, as world market’s bull run...

Published 18 Apr, 2025 07:56am

Iron ore futures gain

Commodities

Iron ore futures gain

BEIJING: Iron ore futures drifted higher on Thursday, as the focus shifted back to favourable fundamentals of firm...

Published 18 Apr, 2025 05:52am

Wheat and soybeans up 3-5 cents, corn flat-to-1 cent higher

Commodities

Wheat and soybeans up 3-5 cents, corn flat-to-1 cent higher

CHICAGO: Following are U.S. expectations for the resumption of grain and soy complex trading at the Chicago Board of...

Published 17 Apr, 2025 07:13pm

Gold’s record rally pauses

Commodities

Gold’s record rally pauses

NEW YORK: Gold prices eased on Thursday after a sharp rise in the previous session as investors booked profits ahead...

Published 18 Apr, 2025 05:52am

Gold price per tola reaches Rs350,000 for first time in Pakistan

Commodities

Gold price per tola reaches Rs350,000 for first time in Pakistan

Gold prices continued to increase on Thursday and reached a fresh record in Pakistan. In the local market, gold...

Published 17 Apr, 2025 05:59pm

Copper falls in thin-volume trade as dollar edges up

Commodities

Copper falls in thin-volume trade as dollar edges up

LONDON: Copper prices fell in London on Thursday under pressure from a stronger dollar, but remained in a tight...

Published 17 Apr, 2025 04:52pm

Palm falls for fourth session as higher production weighs

Commodities

Palm falls for fourth session as higher production weighs

JAKARTA: Malaysian palm oil futures fell for a fourth straight session on Thursday and closed at the lowest since...

Published 17 Apr, 2025 04:49pm

Forex
World
Commodity

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Apr 18	280.70
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Apr 18	280.45
USD to Japanese Yen / Apr 18	142.18
USD to Swiss Franc / Apr 18	0.82
Pound Sterling to USD / Apr 18	1.33
Euro to USD / Apr 18	1.14
UK LIBOR % / Apr 18	4.96

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Apr 17	5,282.70
India Sensex / Apr 17	78,553.20
Nasdaq / Apr 17	16,286.45
Hang Seng / Apr 17	21,395.14
FTSE 100 / Apr 17	8,275.66
Dow Jones / Apr 17	39,142.23
Germany DAX 30 / Apr 17	21,205.86
France CAC40 / Apr 17	7,285.86
Tokyo Nikkei / Apr 18	34,730.28

Item	Value
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Apr 18	64.68
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Apr 18	16,985
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Apr 18	299,811
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Apr 18	3,326.85
Cotton US¢/pound / Apr 18	67.13
Petrol/Litre / Apr 21	254.63
Diesel/Litre / Apr 21	258.64

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
PICIC Ins.Ltd. / Apr 18 PICIC Insurance Limited(PIL)	3.44 ▲ 0.99 (40.41%)
Universal Ins. / Apr 18 The Universal Insurance Company Limited(UVIC)	10.36 ▲ 0.99 (10.57%)
Oilboy Energy / Apr 18 Oilboy Energy Limited(OBOY)	10.91 ▲ 1 (10.09%)
Popular Islamic / Apr 18 Popular Islamic Modaraba(PIM)	13.70 ▲ 1.25 (10.04%)
Safe Mix Con.Lt / Apr 18 Safe Mix Concrete Limited(SMCPL)	18.11 ▲ 1.65 (10.02%)
Bunnys Limited / Apr 18 Bunnys Limited(BNL)	26.91 ▲ 2.45 (10.02%)
Nimir Resins / Apr 18 Nimir Resins Limited(NRSL)	46.70 ▲ 4.25 (10.01%)
At-Tahur Ltd. / Apr 18 At-Tahur Limited(PREMA)	63.90 ▲ 5.81 (10%)
Bawany Air Products / Apr 18 Bawany Air Products Limited(BAPL)	35.63 ▲ 3.24 (10%)
Sunrays Textile / Apr 18 Sunrays Textile Mills Limited(SUTM)	97.10 ▲ 8.83 (10%)

Stock	Price
Oilboy Energy(R) / Apr 18 Oilboy Energy Limited(R)(OBOYR2)	0.64 ▼ -0.43 (-40.19%)
Shaheen Ins. / Apr 18 Shaheen Insurance Company Limited(SHNI)	5.84 ▼ -1.33 (-18.55%)
Century Ins. / Apr 18 Century Insurance Company Limited(CENI)	41.25 ▼ -8.57 (-17.2%)
Escorts Bank / Apr 18 Escorts Investment Bank Limited(ESBL)	5.86 ▼ -0.98 (-14.33%)
Sec. Inv. Bank / Apr 18 Security Investment Bank Limited(SIBL)	9.50 ▼ -1.55 (-14.03%)
Habib Ins. / Apr 18 Habib Insurance Company Limited(HICL)	6.92 ▼ -0.69 (-9.07%)
Gulshan Sp. / Apr 18 Gulshan Spinning Mills Limited(GSPM)	3.18 ▼ -0.3 (-8.62%)
Trust Sec.& Brok. / Apr 18 Trust Securities & Brokerage Limited(TSBL)	12.87 ▼ -1.1 (-7.87%)
First Fid. Leasing / Apr 18 First Fidelity Leasing Modaraba(FFLM)	2 ▼ -0.16 (-7.41%)
Zephyr Textile / Apr 18 Zephyr Textiles Limited(ZTL)	11.56 ▼ -0.92 (-7.37%)

Stock	Volume
Sui South Gas / Apr 18 Sui Southern Gas Company Limited(SSGC)	38,238,255 ▲ 1.64
Pak Int.Bulk / Apr 18 Pakistan International Bulk Terminal(PIBTL)	30,965,499 ▲ 0.18
K-Electric Ltd. / Apr 18 K-Electric Limited(KEL)	22,907,790 ▲ 0.09
Cnergyico PK / Apr 18 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	17,544,373 ▲ 0.01
Maple Leaf Cement / Apr 18 Maple Leaf Cement Factory Limited(MLCF)	12,813,509 ▲ 0.94
WorldCall Telecom / Apr 18 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	11,614,194 ▲ 0
Pak Elektron / Apr 18 Pak Elektron Limited(PAEL)	10,998,433 ▼ -0.42
Habib Bank / Apr 18 Habib Bank Limited(HBL)	9,362,714 ▼ -5.52
Oilboy Energy(R) / Apr 18 Oilboy Energy Limited(R)(OBOYR2)	9,098,065 ▼ -0.43
B.O.Punjab / Apr 18 The Bank of Punjab(BOP)	8,925,360 ▼ -0.09

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