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Pakistan rupee ends FY25 lower by 1.95% YoY
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Pakistan rupee ends FY25 lower by 1.95% YoY

  • Rupee settles at 283.76 against US dollar in inter-bank market on Monday
  • Local currency had stood at 278.34 against greenback on last session of previous fiscal year
Updated 30 Jun, 2025 08:42pm
Bitcoin falls 4% to $99,237
Currency

Bitcoin falls 4% to $99,237

Bitcoin, the world’s largest cryptocurrency by market value, was down by 4.13% at $99,237 at 10:52 a.m. ET (1452...
Published 23 Jun, 2025 08:11am
IMF deposits $1.2bn in SBP: Ishaq Dar
Forex

IMF deposits $1.2bn in SBP: Ishaq Dar

  • During the week, Pakistan has received $4.2bn from different avenues including Saudi Arabia, UAE, and the Washington-based lender
  • SBA with IMF will now see two more reviews - in November and February
Updated 13 Jul, 2023 06:02pm
Bitcoin rises 2.3% to $23,199
Forex

Bitcoin rises 2.3% to $23,199

  • Bitcoin, the world's biggest and best-known cryptocurrency, is up 40.6% from the year's low of $16,496 on January 1
Published 21 Jan, 2023 04:15pm
PKR: yet another woeful week
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PKR: yet another woeful week

KARACHI: The rupee had yet another woeful week, losing value in all five sessions for a cumulative fall of 3.7% to...
Published 19 Sep, 2022 05:45am
Bitcoin dips below $20,000
Forex

Bitcoin dips below $20,000

Bitcoin dipped below $20,000 on Saturday, continuing a drop that has taken it down nearly 60% from its year...
Updated 27 Aug, 2022 09:38pm
Egypt currency near record low
Currency

Egypt currency near record low

CAIRO: The Egyptian pound plunged on Monday to a near all-time low of more than 19 to the dollar, in the world’s...
Published 01 Aug, 2022 06:04pm
Falling copper prices weigh on Chile's peso
Forex

Falling copper prices weigh on Chile's peso

  • Mexico's peso breaks 5-day losing streak in thin trade
  • Chile's right-wing presidential candidate leads in polls
  • Brazilian, Mexican stock markets closed for holiday
Published 02 Nov, 2021 06:58pm
Canadian dollar hits 6-day low as oil prices fall
Forex

Canadian dollar hits 6-day low as oil prices fall

  • Canadian dollar weakens 0.3% against the greenback
  • Touches its weakest since last Wednesday at 1.2417
  • Price of US oil falls 1.1%
  • Value of Canadian building permits rises 4.3% in September
Published 02 Nov, 2021 06:28pm
Central banks will accelerate rise of China's yuan, global survey shows
Currency

Central banks will accelerate rise of China's yuan, global survey shows

  • Global Public Investor survey, published annually by the London-based OMFIF think tank, shows 30% of central banks plan to increase yuan holdings over the next 12-24 months
  • In stark contrast to the yuan, 20% of central banks plan to reduce their holdings of the U.S. dollar over the next 12-24 months and 18% plan to reduce their euro holdings
Published 22 Jul, 2021 01:30am
Your rupee last week
Currency

Your rupee last week

KARACHI: Following currency fluctuations took place in foreign exchange rates during the last week. (November 23 to...
Published 30 Nov, 2020 02:58am
YOUR RUPEE LAST MONTH
Currency

YOUR RUPEE LAST MONTH

KARACHI: Following currency fluctuations took place in foreign exchange rates during the last month. (October 1 to...
Published 30 Nov, 2020 02:58am
Currency notes: exchange rates
Forex

Currency notes: exchange rates

KARACHI: Exchange rates for Currency Notes issued by the Treasury Management Division of National Bank of Pakistan...
Published 28 Nov, 2020 03:04am
PMEX daily trading report
Commodities

PMEX daily trading report

KARACHI: On Thursday, at PMEX the traded value of metals, energy, COTS/FX and indices was recorded at PKR 6.823...
Published 28 Nov, 2020 03:04am
Dollar tumbles in Europe
Currency

Dollar tumbles in Europe

LONDON: The dollar fell on Friday, close to its lowest in three months and on track for a weekly loss against a...
Published 28 Nov, 2020 03:04am
Currency notes: exchange rates
Forex

Currency notes: exchange rates

KARACHI: Exchange rates for Currency Notes issued by the Treasury Management Division of National Bank of Pakistan...
Published 27 Nov, 2020 03:08am
PMEX daily trading report
Commodities

PMEX daily trading report

KARACHI: On Wednesday, at PMEX the traded value of metals, energy, COTS/FX and indices was recorded at PKR 6.948...
Published 27 Nov, 2020 03:08am
Euro retreats in Europe
Currency

Euro retreats in Europe

LONDON: The euro retreated on Thursday after briefly hitting a near three-month high against the dollar as concerns...
Published 27 Nov, 2020 03:08am
Bitcoin plunges
Currency

Bitcoin plunges

LONDON: Bitcoin plunged on Thursday to its lowest level in 10 days, slamming the brakes on its blistering rally and...
Published 27 Nov, 2020 03:08am
Aussie, kiwi steady
Currency

Aussie, kiwi steady

SYDNEY: The Australian and New Zealand dollars paused to digest recent meaty gains on Thursday as a US holiday...
Published 27 Nov, 2020 03:08am
Gold rises in Europe
Commodities

Gold rises in Europe

LONDON: Gold gained on a softer dollar on Thursday and as a mounting number of Covid-19 cases and their economic ...
Published 27 Nov, 2020 03:08am
THE RUPEE: $ under pressure
Currency

THE RUPEE: $ under pressure

KARACHI: On Wednesday, global weakening in USD was reflected in Pakistani markets as well with PKR going below 160 ...
Published 26 Nov, 2020 02:54am
Currency notes: exchange rates
Forex

Currency notes: exchange rates

KARACHI: Exchange rates for Currency Notes issued by the Treasury Management Division of National Bank of Pakistan...
Published 26 Nov, 2020 02:54am
US MIDDAY: Gold rises
Commodities

US MIDDAY: Gold rises

NEW YORK: Gold rose on Wednesday as an unexpected rise in US jobless claims slammed the brakes on the previous...
Published 26 Nov, 2020 02:54am
PMEX daily trading report
Commodities

PMEX daily trading report

KARACHI: On Tuesday, at PMEX the traded value of Metals, Energy, COTS/FX and indices was recorded at PKR 11.856...
Published 26 Nov, 2020 02:54am
Dollar declines in Europe
Currency

Dollar declines in Europe

• Bitcoin shy of 2017 record LONDON: The dollar traded near its lowest levels in nearly 3 months on Wednesday as...
Published 26 Nov, 2020 02:54am
Bank Alfalah introduces PM’s Roshan Digital Account to Dubai Expats
Currency

Bank Alfalah introduces PM’s Roshan Digital Account to Dubai Expats

Eligible non-resident Pakistanis can open their Roshan Digital Accounts in multiple currency offerings with any of the SBP’s partner banks. This fully digitized, fully repatriable account is the first of its kind in Pakistan’s banking history and has been created to meet the needs of the Pakistani diaspora.
Published 25 Nov, 2020 08:02pm
Improved risk appetite keeps dollar depressed
Forex

Improved risk appetite keeps dollar depressed

  • Bitcoin, a cryptocurrency known for extreme volatility, also traded near an all-time high, in a further sign that investors are growing more comfortable taking on riskier positions.
Published 25 Nov, 2020 05:27pm
Dollar under pressure as risk appetite stages a comeback
Currency

Dollar under pressure as risk appetite stages a comeback

  • The U.S. currency teetered near a two-month low against the Australian dollar and a two-year low against the New Zealand dollar, both considered barometers of risk sentiment due to their close ties with the global commodities trade.
Published 25 Nov, 2020 10:01am
Currency notes: exchange rates
Forex

Currency notes: exchange rates

KARACHI: Exchange rates for Currency Notes issued by the Treasury Management Division of National Bank of Pakistan...
Published 25 Nov, 2020 02:56am
THE RUPEE: Upward trend
Currency

THE RUPEE: Upward trend

KARACHI: On Tuesday, PKR went up by quite a margin against USD in both inter-bank and open markets thus going below...
Published 25 Nov, 2020 02:56am
Dollar falls in Europe
Currency

Dollar falls in Europe

LONDON: The Australian dollar rose to a two-and-a-half-month high and the euro gained on Tuesday as US President...
Published 25 Nov, 2020 02:56am
Dollar dips as Biden transition, vaccines boost risk appetite
Forex

Dollar dips as Biden transition, vaccines boost risk appetite

  • Trump acknowledged that the head of the General Services Administration should go ahead with a transition to a government led by President-elect Biden,
  • We had two big risk events taken off the table, one that the Trump administration was not going to allow for an orderly transition.
Published 25 Nov, 2020 02:29am
JPMorgan Chase to pay $250mn for failings in asset, wealth business
Currency

JPMorgan Chase to pay $250mn for failings in asset, wealth business

  • The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) said it found that JPMorgan's risk management practices were "deficient and it lacked sufficient controls to avoid conflicts of interest."
  • In its consent order with the bank, the OCC did not require changes to the way the bank manages client assets.
Published 25 Nov, 2020 12:56am
Gadoon Textile Mills Limited
Currency

Gadoon Textile Mills Limited

Gadoon Textile Mills Limited (PSX: GADT) was established in 1988 as a public limited company. It is part of the ...
Published 24 Nov, 2020 07:40am
Currency notes: exchange rates
Forex

Currency notes: exchange rates

KARACHI: Exchange rates for Currency Notes issued by the Treasury Management Division of National Bank of Pakistan...
Published 24 Nov, 2020 03:07am
THE RUPEE: Falls against USD
Currency

THE RUPEE: Falls against USD

KARACHI: On Monday, PKR fell against USD in both interbank and open markets. It also fell against Euro in open ...
Published 24 Nov, 2020 03:07am
Nigerian stocks fall
Stocks

Nigerian stocks fall

ABUJA: Nigerian stocks fell to a two-week low on Monday after third-quarter data showed the economy was in ...
Published 24 Nov, 2020 03:07am
Sterling rallies
Currency

Sterling rallies

LONDON: Sterling rallied on Monday as more positive news about a potential Covid-19 vaccine propelled investors to...
Published 24 Nov, 2020 03:07am
Gold dips in Europe
Commodities

Gold dips in Europe

LONDON: Gold prices eased on Monday as drugmaker AstraZeneca injected fresh optimism into the race for a Covid-19...
Published 24 Nov, 2020 03:07am
SBP's Monetary Policy Committee maintain policy rate at 7pc
Currency

SBP's Monetary Policy Committee maintain policy rate at 7pc

  • On the inflation front, recent out-turns have been on the higher side, primarily due to increases in food prices.
  • As per SBP, exports have recovered to their pre-COVID monthly level of around $2 billion in September and October, with the strongest recovery in textiles, rice, cement, chemicals, and pharmaceuticals.
Updated 23 Nov, 2020 04:08pm
Currency notes: exchange rates
Forex

Currency notes: exchange rates

KARACHI: Exchange rates for Currency Notes issued by the Treasury Management Division of National Bank of Pakistan...
Published 21 Nov, 2020 02:44am
PMEX daily trading report
Commodities

PMEX daily trading report

KARACHI: On Thursday, at PMEX the traded value of metals, energy, COTS/FX and indices was recorded at PKR 9.141...
Published 21 Nov, 2020 02:44am
DSJs to check smuggling
Currency

DSJs to check smuggling

EDITORIAL: The federal cabinet's approval of delegation of legal powers to District and Sessions Judges (DSJs) in 19...
Published 21 Nov, 2020 02:44am
PKR could be in corrective phase
Kerb

PKR could be in corrective phase

On Aug 26 this year, in the interbank market (I/B), Rupee closed at 168.4353 (all-time SBP low close). Since then,...
Published 20 Nov, 2020 03:04am
Currency notes: exchange rates
Forex

Currency notes: exchange rates

KARACHI: Exchange rates for Currency Notes issued by the Treasury Management Division of National Bank of Pakistan...
Published 20 Nov, 2020 03:04am
PMEX daily trading report
Commodities

PMEX daily trading report

KARACHI: On Wednesday, at PMEX the traded value of metals, energy, COTS/FX and indices was recorded at PKR 9.027...
Published 20 Nov, 2020 03:04am
Dollar strengthens in Europe
Currency

Dollar strengthens in Europe

LONDON: The dollar strengthened on Thursday as broad optimism about Covid-19 vaccines ran into worries about rising...
Published 20 Nov, 2020 03:04am
Of demand and austerity
Currency

Of demand and austerity

Growth in the petroleum industry has gradually moved from positive to negative over the last four years. ...
Published 19 Nov, 2020 07:25am
Currency notes: exchange rates
Forex

Currency notes: exchange rates

KARACHI: Exchange rates for Currency Notes issued by the Treasury Management Division of National Bank of Pakistan...
Published 19 Nov, 2020 02:55am
Gold eases in Europe
Commodities

Gold eases in Europe

LONDON: Gold stuck to a narrow range on Wednesday as optimism over Pfizer’s successful vaccine trials countered...
Published 19 Nov, 2020 02:55am
Erdogan whip-saws lira ahead of key central bank decision
Currency

Erdogan whip-saws lira ahead of key central bank decision

  • We have to be much more careful on this point and not allow our investors to be crushed by high interest rates.
  • Our aim is to reach single-digit inflation right away by maintaining fiscal discipline (and) implementing structural and micro reforms" focused on growth and employment.
Published 18 Nov, 2020 07:48pm
Dollar under pressure as vaccine hopes get tested
Forex

Dollar under pressure as vaccine hopes get tested

  • Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine trial shows 95% effective.
  • Dollar edges down to November 9 lows.
  • Bitcoin surges above $18,000.
  • Euro ticks up, investor ignore EU recovery fund hurdles.
  • Yen recoups over half of vaccine-driven losses.
Published 18 Nov, 2020 07:46pm
BoE's Haldane sees ‘materially brighter’ outlook for 2021
Currency

BoE's Haldane sees ‘materially brighter’ outlook for 2021

  • Britain's economy shrank by almost 20% in the second quarter of 2020 - more than any of its peers - and at the end of September it was still 8.4% smaller than it was a year earlier.
  • The three R's - recovery, rebalancing, revitalisation - are more important than ever.
Published 18 Nov, 2020 06:20pm
Atlas Battery Limited
Mutual Funds

Atlas Battery Limited

Atlas Battery Limited (PSX: ATBA) was established in 1966 as a public limited company. It manufactures and sells...
Published 18 Nov, 2020 07:45am
Currency notes: exchange rates
Forex

Currency notes: exchange rates

KARACHI: Exchange rates for Currency Notes issued by the Treasury Management Division of National Bank of Pakistan...
Published 18 Nov, 2020 02:48am
THE RUPEE: Moves both ways
Currency

THE RUPEE: Moves both ways

KARACHI: On Tuesday, PKR exhibited mixed behaviour. It lost value against USD in interbank market while gaining...
Published 18 Nov, 2020 02:48am
Euro climbs in Europe
Currency

Euro climbs in Europe

LONDON: The euro rose against the dollar on Tuesday, helped by optimism over another coronavirus vaccine, while the...
Published 18 Nov, 2020 02:48am
Sterling edges higher as traders focus on drawn-out Brexit talks
Forex

Sterling edges higher as traders focus on drawn-out Brexit talks

  • Britain's chief negotiator David Frost has told Prime Minister Boris Johnson to expect a Brussels trade deal "early next week".
  • Brexit still threatens to be a highly disruptive event to trade, supply chains and the workings of the UK's financial services sector.
Published 17 Nov, 2020 05:34pm
Brazil central bank to roll over $11.8bn FX swaps
Currency

Brazil central bank to roll over $11.8bn FX swaps

  • The central bank said it "may recalibrate the amount offered, according to market conditions."
  • The central bank has sold billions of dollars in the spot market and via FX swaps this year to help support the local currency.
Published 17 Nov, 2020 05:21pm
Racking up Debt for ML-1
Libor

Racking up Debt for ML-1

Main Line 1 (ML-1) is the most important railway line operated by Pakistan Railways, stretching from Karachi to...
Published 17 Nov, 2020 01:55pm
Currency games!
Currency

Currency games!

The PKR/USD breached 158 level yesterday. Most treasuries were of the view that PKR/USD could cross 170, when it was...
Published 17 Nov, 2020 07:55am
Autos making up for lost time
Currency

Autos making up for lost time

Suddenly, the automotive market is in flux. Consumers are once again booking new cars, and not just the traditional...
Published 17 Nov, 2020 07:54am
Punjab Oil Mills Limited
Currency

Punjab Oil Mills Limited

Punjab Oil Mills Limited (PSX: POML) was established in 1981 as a public limited company.The company manufactures ...
Published 17 Nov, 2020 07:25am
THE RUPEE: No change
Currency

THE RUPEE: No change

KARACHI: On Monday, PKR remained unchanged against USD in interbank markets on market close while losing value...
Published 17 Nov, 2020 02:55am
Turkish lira weakens
Currency

Turkish lira weakens

ISTANBUL: Turkey's lira weakened around 1% on Monday, as investors eyed the central bank's rate decision this week...
Published 17 Nov, 2020 02:55am
US MIDDAY: Gold edges up
Commodities

US MIDDAY: Gold edges up

NEW YORK: Gold recovered from a more than 1% dip on Monday as investors weighed immediate concerns over rising...
Published 17 Nov, 2020 02:55am
Gold slips in Europe
Commodities

Gold slips in Europe

LONDON: Gold pared losses from a more than 1% dip on Monday as investors weighed immediate concerns over rising...
Published 17 Nov, 2020 02:55am
Euro rises in Europe
Currency

Euro rises in Europe

LONDON: The euro inched higher on Monday, as investors began the week in a relatively upbeat mood after strong...
Updated 17 Nov, 2020 03:21am
Your rupee last week
Currency

Your rupee last week

KARACHI: Following currency fluctuations took place in foreign exchange rates during the last week. (November 9 to...
Published 16 Nov, 2020 02:46am
Equity borrowing
Currency

Equity borrowing

EDITORIAL: Special Secretary Ministry of Finance Kamran Ali Afzal informed a select group of journalists that the...
Published 16 Nov, 2020 02:46am
Currency notes: exchange rates
Forex

Currency notes: exchange rates

KARACHI: Exchange rates for Currency Notes issued by the Treasury Management Division of National Bank of Pakistan...
Published 14 Nov, 2020 02:52am
PMEX daily trading report
Commodities

PMEX daily trading report

KARACHI: On Thursday, at PMEX the traded value of metals, energy, COTS/FX and indices was recorded at PKR 9.042...
Published 14 Nov, 2020 02:52am
Dollar slips in Europe
Currency

Dollar slips in Europe

LONDON: The dollar slipped on Friday, as investors' enthusiasm about a possible Covid-19 vaccine was tempered by the...
Published 14 Nov, 2020 02:52am
Sterling rises
Currency

Sterling rises

LONDON: Sterling ticked up on Friday against the dollar and euro after news that British Prime Minister Boris...
Updated 14 Nov, 2020 03:19am
Lira notches weekly gains
Currency

Lira notches weekly gains

ISTANBUL: Turkey's lira firmed on Friday to its strongest level in seven weeks, notching a weekly gain of some 12%,...
Updated 14 Nov, 2020 03:19am
Aussie, kiwi dip
Currency

Aussie, kiwi dip

SYDNEY/WELLINGTON: The Australian dollar slipped to a more than one-week low on Friday, while its New Zealand peer...
Published 14 Nov, 2020 02:52am
Nigeria naira eases on black market as FX demand pressure resurfaces
Forex

Nigeria naira eases on black market as FX demand pressure resurfaces

  • Traders had expected the currency to trade flat on the black market on the hopes that higher oil prices will boost Nigeria's foreign exchange supplies.
  • Oil prices fell on Friday, pressured by fears about a slow recovery in the global economy and fuel demand due to rising coronavirus infections.
Published 13 Nov, 2020 07:52pm
Asian stocks fall as virus spread accelerates
Currency

Asian stocks fall as virus spread accelerates

  • The United States has reported fresh daily records for new COVID-19 case hospitalisations this week, prompting cities and states, including Chicago, Detroit and California, to re-impose public health restrictions.
Published 13 Nov, 2020 10:11am
Remittances’ new normal?
Currency

Remittances’ new normal?

The remittance growth remained unabated in October. In Jul-Oct, the flow is up by 26 percent to reach $9.4 billion....
Updated 13 Nov, 2020 10:43am
Currency notes: exchange rates
Forex

Currency notes: exchange rates

KARACHI: Exchange rates for Currency Notes issued by the Treasury Management Division of National Bank of Pakistan...
Published 13 Nov, 2020 02:57am
US MIDDAY: Gold rises
Commodities

US MIDDAY: Gold rises

NEW YORK: Gold rose 1% on Thursday on concern over the logistics of a potential Covid-19 vaccine roll-out as cases...
Published 13 Nov, 2020 02:57am
Gold moves up in Europe
Commodities

Gold moves up in Europe

LONDON: Gold rose 1% on Thursday on market skepticism over the logistics of a potential Covid-19 vaccine roll-out as...
Published 13 Nov, 2020 02:57am
Sterling slips as Britain's economy struggles to maintain recovery
Forex

Sterling slips as Britain's economy struggles to maintain recovery

  • The impact of the number was all the heavier because the period measured was before the latest restrictions on businesses took effect.
  • GDP figures showed that in the July-September quarter, the economy grew by a record 15.5% from the previous three months.
Updated 12 Nov, 2020 06:17pm
Rouble firms below 77 vs dollar as market awaits vaccine
Forex

Rouble firms below 77 vs dollar as market awaits vaccine

  • The rouble has had a volatile few weeks, plunging to its lowest level versus the euro since late 2014 on the eve of the US election.
  • Rouble was 0.3% stronger against the dollar at 76.91 and had lost 0.1% versus the euro, trading at 90.87.
Published 12 Nov, 2020 05:46pm
Economic cost of cash drag
Currency

Economic cost of cash drag

Unintended consequences of policy actions have pushed up the share of currency notes in GDP, which hovers around ...
Published 12 Nov, 2020 02:00pm
Currency notes: exchange rates
Forex

Currency notes: exchange rates

KARACHI: Exchange rates for Currency Notes issued by the Treasury Management Division of National Bank of Pakistan...
Published 12 Nov, 2020 02:50am
THE RUPEE: Strength on rise
Currency

THE RUPEE: Strength on rise

KARACHI: On Wednesday, PKR continued its upward trend. It went up against USD in both interbank and open markets...
Published 12 Nov, 2020 02:50am
Gold slips in NY
Commodities

Gold slips in NY

NEW YORK: Gold fell as much as 1.1% on Wednesday, hurt by a stronger dollar, while optimism around a potential...
Published 12 Nov, 2020 02:50am
PMEX daily trading report
Commodities

PMEX daily trading report

KARACHI: On Tuesday, at PMEX the traded value of metals, energy, COTS/FX and indices was recorded at PKR 10.296...
Published 12 Nov, 2020 02:50am
Stocks up as vaccine shields against second-wave worries
Currency

Stocks up as vaccine shields against second-wave worries

  • MSCI's broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan rose 0.4% and Japan's Nikkei rose 1%, although most of the action was switching between sectors within markets, as investors shift from coronavirus winners into some of the hardest hit sectors.
Published 11 Nov, 2020 10:15am
Byco 1QFY21 – a mixed bag
Currency

Byco 1QFY21 – a mixed bag

Byco Petroleum Limited (PSX: BYCO) has seen hideous times in FY20 as did the rest of the refining segment in the...
Published 11 Nov, 2020 07:32am
Exide Pakistan Limited
Mutual Funds

Exide Pakistan Limited

Exide Pakistan Limited (PSX: EXIDE) was set up as a private limited company in 1953. It was later listed on the...
Published 11 Nov, 2020 07:25am
Make me SC judge: Seth
Currency

Make me SC judge: Seth

ISLAMABAD: Peshawar High Court (PHC) Chief Justice Waqar Ahmed Seth has urge the Supreme Court to appoint him ...
Updated 11 Nov, 2020 03:24am
Currency notes: exchange rates
Forex

Currency notes: exchange rates

KARACHI: Exchange rates for Currency Notes issued by the Treasury Management Division of National Bank of Pakistan...
Published 11 Nov, 2020 02:53am
Dollar edges up in Europe
Currency

Dollar edges up in Europe

LONDON: The dollar edged up on Tuesday and the yen stayed low, as investors remained optimistic about progress...
Published 11 Nov, 2020 02:53am
Sterling gains against euro
Currency

Sterling gains against euro

LONDON: Hopes that a coronavirus vaccine would put the British economy back on track pushed the pound 1% higher...
Published 11 Nov, 2020 02:53am
US MIDDAY: Gold rises
Commodities

US MIDDAY: Gold rises

NEW YORK: Gold regained some lost ground on Tuesday after a sharp fall in the previous session as concerns over...
Published 11 Nov, 2020 02:53am
Gold recovers in Europe
Commodities

Gold recovers in Europe

LONDON: Gold regained some lost ground on Tuesday after a sharp fall in the previous session as concerns over global...
Published 11 Nov, 2020 02:53am
Gold jumps in Asia
Commodities

Gold jumps in Asia

SINGAPORE: Gold jumped more than 1% in Asian trade on Tuesday, following a sharp slide in the last session, as focus...
Published 11 Nov, 2020 02:53am
Russian rouble eases after rally; oil pushes stocks higher
Forex

Russian rouble eases after rally; oil pushes stocks higher

  • The rouble shed 0.5% to 76.67 against the dollar after hitting 75.75 the day before, its strongest level since Sept. 22.
  • It was also down 0.5% versus the euro, at 90.61 , having hit 89.76 on Monday, a level previously seen on Sept. 25.
Published 10 Nov, 2020 08:34pm
Sterling gains 1pc vs euro on Brexit, vaccine hopes
Forex

Sterling gains 1pc vs euro on Brexit, vaccine hopes

  • Sterling also got a boost from hopes that Britain could clinch a post-Brexit trade agreement with the European Union by the end of the year.
  • Sterling also extended gains versus the US dollar, trading last up 0.7% on the day at $1.3257.
Published 10 Nov, 2020 05:46pm
Copper slips from 29-month highs as dollar strengthens
Commodities

Copper slips from 29-month highs as dollar strengthens

  • European stock markets and oil prices rose for a second day, though weak inflation data in China.
  • The dollar, meanwhile, recouped some of Monday's losses, pressuring metals by making them more expensive for buyers with other currencies.
Published 10 Nov, 2020 05:12pm
Baluchistan Wheels Limited
Currency

Baluchistan Wheels Limited

Operating in the automobile parts and accessories industry, Baluchistan Wheels Limited (PSX: BWHL) was established ...
Published 10 Nov, 2020 07:25am
THE RUPEE: PKR strengthens
Currency

THE RUPEE: PKR strengthens

KARACHI: On Monday, at the start of the new week, PKR continued to go up against USD in both interbank and open...
Published 10 Nov, 2020 02:54am
Currency notes: exchange rates
Forex

Currency notes: exchange rates

KARACHI: Exchange rates for Currency Notes issued by the Treasury Management Division of National Bank of Pakistan...
Published 10 Nov, 2020 02:54am
Aussie, kiwi strengthen
Currency

Aussie, kiwi strengthen

SYDNEY/WELLINGTON: The Australian dollar strengthened to a seven-week high on Monday as investors bought...
Published 10 Nov, 2020 02:54am
China's copper import boom leaves other metals cold
Commodities

China's copper import boom leaves other metals cold

  • This surge looks like a re-run of the financial crisis a decade ago.
  • China is clearing the rest of the world's copper surplus and to a lesser extent its aluminium surplus, but excess zinc, lead and nickel is being left to accumulate in cold storage.
Updated 09 Nov, 2020 07:23pm
Dollar decline adds to headache for Swiss central bank
Forex

Dollar decline adds to headache for Swiss central bank

  • The rise may lead the SNB to ramp up currency interventions to check the rise of the franc.
  • It is definitely more a case of the dollar weakening rather than the franc rising. We still think the dollar is over-valued at the moment.
Published 09 Nov, 2020 06:05pm
Risk assets cheer Biden win, dollar nurses losses
Currency

Risk assets cheer Biden win, dollar nurses losses

  • The Democratic candidate’s election victory was already largely priced in by markets, which had been trading with the view of a Biden presidency and a Republican-controlled U.S. Senate since last week.
Published 09 Nov, 2020 12:57pm
Fiscal roundup: 1QFY21
Currency

Fiscal roundup: 1QFY21

First quarter fiscal report card is out. The consolidated fiscal deficit stood at Rs484 billion (1.1% of GDP) in...
Published 09 Nov, 2020 08:38am
Your rupee last week
Currency

Your rupee last week

KARACHI: Following currency fluctuations took place in foreign exchange rates during the last week. (November 2 to ...
Published 09 Nov, 2020 02:46am
Your rupee last quarter
Currency

Your rupee last quarter

KARACHI: Following currency fluctuations took place in foreign exchange rates during the last quarter. (July 2 to...
Published 09 Nov, 2020 02:46am
A Chinese favour
Currency

A Chinese favour

EDITORIAL: It’s time to ask China for another favour. It turns out that the $3 billion trade facility, which the...
Published 08 Nov, 2020 02:55am
Currency notes: exchange rates
Forex

Currency notes: exchange rates

KARACHI: Exchange rates for Currency Notes issued by the Treasury Management Division of National Bank of Pakistan...
Published 07 Nov, 2020 02:39am
Dollar slumps to two-month low, investors see more declines
Forex

Dollar slumps to two-month low, investors see more declines

  • The dollar index fell against a basket of six major currencies to 92.461, hitting its lowest level since Sept. 2.
  • The onshore yuan fell to 6.618 per dollar but still remained close to its more than two-year high reached on Thursday.
Updated 06 Nov, 2020 08:31pm
Stocks mixed as balance tilts to Biden in US election
Stocks

Stocks mixed as balance tilts to Biden in US election

  • European stocks lower on profit taking, virus angst.
  • US futures point to lower Wall Street opening.
  • Japan's Nikkei hits 29-year high.
  • US bond yields steady, dollar under pressure.
  • Oil suffers from COVID-19 worries.
Published 06 Nov, 2020 07:49pm
Fitch sees growing risk as Turkish lira hits new low
Currency

Fitch sees growing risk as Turkish lira hits new low

  • Double-digit inflation and depleted FX reserves "would significantly increase the chances" of a formal interest rate hike by year end.
  • The lira slid as much as 1.7% to a record low of 8.56 versus the dollar, despite the greenback's weakness as votes were still being counted in Tuesday's tight US election.
Published 06 Nov, 2020 05:50pm
THE RUPEE: USD falls more
Currency

THE RUPEE: USD falls more

KARACHI: On Thursday, USD fell against PKR in both interbank and open markets on market close. PKR however, fell...
Published 06 Nov, 2020 02:59am
Unshackling debt shackles
Currency

Unshackling debt shackles

It is now officially admitted that the coalition Government of Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) secured over $13...
Published 06 Nov, 2020 02:59am
Currency notes: exchange rates
Forex

Currency notes: exchange rates

KARACHI: Exchange rates for Currency Notes issued by the Treasury Management Division of National Bank of Pakistan...
Published 06 Nov, 2020 02:59am
US MIDDAY: Gold rallies
Commodities

US MIDDAY: Gold rallies

NEW YORK: Gold bounced to a one-and-a-half month peak on Thursday as growing prospects of a Joe Biden victory in a...
Published 06 Nov, 2020 02:59am
Gold prices up in Asia
Commodities

Gold prices up in Asia

SINGAPORE: Gold held firm in a narrow range in Asian trade on Thursday as investors were cautiously optimistic that...
Published 06 Nov, 2020 02:59am
Copper prices climb
Commodities

Copper prices climb

LONDON: Copper prices edged higher on Thursday as the dollar slid and investors looked forward to more central bank...
Updated 06 Nov, 2020 03:22am
Aussie, kiwi down
Currency

Aussie, kiwi down

SYDNEY: The Australian and New Zealand dollars were shackled by heightened uncertainty over the outcome of a...
Updated 06 Nov, 2020 03:20am
Pakistan State Oil
Currency

Pakistan State Oil

Pakistan State Oil Limited is the country’s largest OMC and is engaged in marketing and distribution of all...
Published 05 Nov, 2020 07:25am
Currency notes: exchange rates
Forex

Currency notes: exchange rates

KARACHI: Exchange rates for Currency Notes issued by the Treasury Management Division of National Bank of Pakistan...
Published 05 Nov, 2020 02:53am
THE RUPEE: Firmness prevails
Currency

THE RUPEE: Firmness prevails

KARACHI: On Wednesday, Pakistan Rupee, on market close, remained unchanged in open market against major currencies...
Published 05 Nov, 2020 02:53am
Oil rises 3pc
Energy

Oil rises 3pc

• Markets volatile as US election outcome unclear NEW YORK: Oil prices rose more than 3% on Wednesday after...
Published 05 Nov, 2020 02:53am
Gold falls in Europe
Commodities

Gold falls in Europe

LONDON: Gold pared losses after sliding over 1% on Wednesday as the dollar steadied and expectations that Democrat...
Published 05 Nov, 2020 02:53am
Copper rebounds
Commodities

Copper rebounds

LONDON: Copper prices edged higher on Wednesday in volatile trading after touching their lowest levels in almost...
Published 05 Nov, 2020 02:53am
Sterling volatile
Currency

Sterling volatile

LONDON: The British pound was volatile on Wednesday as investors waited for the outcome of the US presidential...
Published 05 Nov, 2020 02:53am
Aussie, kiwi slip
Currency

Aussie, kiwi slip

SYDNEY/WELINGTON: The Australian dollar fell 0.7% on Wednesday and its New Zealand counterpart also faltered in...
Published 05 Nov, 2020 02:53am
Weaker pound lifts FTSE 100
Currency

Weaker pound lifts FTSE 100

LONDON: London’s FTSE 100 jumped on Wednesday as a weaker pound boosted shares of exporters, although investors...
Published 05 Nov, 2020 02:53am
Stocks turn positive in knife-edge US election race
Stocks

Stocks turn positive in knife-edge US election race

  • Europe steadies after red start, S&P futures whipsawed.
  • Trump vows to go to Supreme Court for victory.
  • Final result might not be known for a days or weeks.
  • Tech stocks gain on talk a Trump win would favour sector.
  • Dollar rallies, 10-yr Treasury yields down sharply.
  • Gold retreats, oil clings to gains.
Published 04 Nov, 2020 07:40pm
Currencies on roller coaster as US vote count swings; OTP shares shine
Forex

Currencies on roller coaster as US vote count swings; OTP shares shine

  • Stock markets were mixed, with Budapest's main BUX index jumping by 2.3% and Prague rising 0.4%. Shares in Hungarian OTP Bank extended its gains from Tuesday, rising 1.3%.
  • Warsaw's main index, however, fell by almost 2%, which some analysts said was caused by concern about the record numbers of Covid cases and profit taking by some players.
Published 04 Nov, 2020 05:47pm
Cash is still King
Currency

Cash is still King

The 2010s brought with them the promise of a digital future, of seamless connectivity, and painless transactions. ...
Published 04 Nov, 2020 01:55pm
NBP sails smooth
Currency

NBP sails smooth

National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) defied all odds and posted a massive 60 percent year-on-year growth in after-tax...
Published 04 Nov, 2020 08:02am
Currency notes: exchange rates
Forex

Currency notes: exchange rates

KARACHI: Exchange rates for Currency Notes issued by the Treasury Management Division of National Bank of Pakistan...
Published 04 Nov, 2020 02:45am
Sterling rises
Currency

Sterling rises

• Overnight implied volatility soars to highest since March LONDON: Sterling rose on Tuesday on the back of a...
Updated 04 Nov, 2020 03:13am
Dollar dips as investors bet on Biden victory
Forex

Dollar dips as investors bet on Biden victory

  • It appears that markets are pricing in solid odds of a Blue Wave today, implying significant fiscal stimulus and debt issuance seen in 2021.
  • The dollar index against a basket of currencies fell 0.55% to 93.52.
Published 03 Nov, 2020 09:06pm
India central bank exploring investment options for reserves
Currency

India central bank exploring investment options for reserves

  • The RBI's foreign exchange reserves stand at a record $560.63 billion.
  • The RBI is likely to continue to buy dollars. The problem is the dollar deployment and getting good returns.
  • The government is comfortable with current rupee levels. It needs to be competitive to help provide an export boost.
Published 03 Nov, 2020 08:11pm
Currency notes: exchange rates
Forex

Currency notes: exchange rates

KARACHI: Exchange rates for Currency Notes issued by the Treasury Management Division of National Bank of Pakistan...
Published 03 Nov, 2020 02:50am
Safe-haven units up in Europe
Stocks

Safe-haven units up in Europe

LONDON: Tension grew on Monday before Tuesday's presidential election in the United States, with safe-haven...
Published 03 Nov, 2020 02:50am