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Asia shares pare losses as China GDP pips forecasts

Gold prices were undermined by the bounce in the dollar leaving the metal down at $1,824 an ounce, compared to its January top of $1,959.

Published 18 Jan, 2021 11:42am

Markets

Asia shares pare losses as China economy rebounds

Biden's pick for Treasury Secretary, Janet Yellen, is expected to rule out seeking a weaker dollar when testifying on Capital Hill on Tuesday, the Wall Street Journal reported.

Published 18 Jan, 2021 10:20am

Markets

Asia shares edge higher as Biden unveils $1.9 trln US stimulus plan

Oil prices, which had risen on a weak dollar and strong Chinese import data, were mixed by midday in Asia as COVID-19 concerns in China hit sentiment.

Published 15 Jan, 2021 10:23am

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Asia stocks near highs, yields up on US stimulus risk

The sudden lift in bond yields undermined gold, which pays no interest, and the metal fell back 1.1% to $1,828 an ounce from its recent peak of $1,959.

Published 11 Jan, 2021 10:58am

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Democrat Senate win drives stocks higher, bonds lower

S&P 500 futures rose 0.6% and Nasdaq 100 futures rose 0.9% as markets seemed to shake off a late fade that pulled Wall Street indexes back from fresh record peaks when chaotic protests in Washington unnerved traders.

Published 07 Jan, 2021 10:03am

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Asian stocks fall amid concern about Georgia Senate vote

Gold was slightly lower. Spot gold fell 0.21% to $1,938.25 per ounce.

Published 05 Jan, 2021 10:09am

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Oil set for 20% drop in 2020 as lockdowns weigh, market eyes more stimulus

In the short-term, concerns over coronavirus lockdowns are likely to cap gains.

Published 31 Dec, 2020 10:30am

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Asian shares hit record high as investors bet on recovery next year

A sluggish dollar supported gold, with bullion prices up 0.26% at $1,882.80 an ounce.

Published 30 Dec, 2020 10:38am

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Indian shares pause after record run

The NSE Nifty 50 index was up 0.01% at 13,929 by 0351 GMT, while the S&P BSE Sensex was 0.08% down at 47,574.04.

Published 30 Dec, 2020 09:47am

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Japan stocks lead Asian shares higher as US stimulus fuels rally

Oil prices recovered after falling overnight because of concerns about increased supply and lower demand amid fresh COVID-19 travel restrictions around the world.

Published 29 Dec, 2020 11:46am

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Asian shares rise on US stimulus fix, Nikkei hits 30-year high

Oil prices recovered a touch after falling overnight on concerns that new travel restrictions on the back of the COVID-19 pandemic would weaken fuel demand, and as the prospect of increased supply dragged on prices.

Published 29 Dec, 2020 09:40am

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Asian stocks slip as new COVID-19 strain darkens recovery prospects

The S&P 500 ended the day down 0.39% at 3,694.92.

Published 22 Dec, 2020 10:08am

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Asia shares retreat from record, but US stimulus hopes buoy market mood

Bitcoin rose 1.8% to $23,223, extending its weekly gains to 21.3%, with a break of the $20,000 mark on Wednesday triggering a fresh wave of buying binge.

Published 18 Dec, 2020 08:40am

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Most markets retreat as COVID-19 deaths rise, restrictions widen

The Qatari index ended almost flat. Commercial Bank topped the gainers on the benchmark, adding 1.7pc, while Qatar National Bank was the top loser, shedding 0.6pc.

Published 15 Dec, 2020 06:22pm

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Shares hit record on vaccine progress, sterling awaits Brexit meeting

Against a basket of currencies the dollar sat at 90.923, which is about half a percent above a two-and-a-half-year low it hit on Friday as short sellers piled in.

Published 09 Dec, 2020 09:37am

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Asian shares ease from record high; oil falls on virus case surge

In commodities, oil prices slipped from their highest levels since March as a continued surge in coronavirus cases globally forced a series of renewed lockdowns, including strict new measures in Southern California.

Published 07 Dec, 2020 11:28am

Markets

Asian shares slip from all-time highs; oil falls on virus case surge

MSCI's broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan fell 0.3% following four straight sessions of gains.

Published 07 Dec, 2020 09:11am

Business & Finance

Asian shares mixed, U.S. dollar near two-and-half year lows

MSCI’s broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside of Japan were barely changed following two straight days of gains.

Published 03 Dec, 2020 10:06am

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Asian shares rise as investors count on vaccine relief

A top official of the U.S. government’s vaccine development effort said Sunday that the first vaccines could be given to U.S. healthcare workers and others recommended by mid-December.

Published 23 Nov, 2020 09:47am

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Stocks wobble after Mnuchin pulls plug on U.S. stimulus

S&P500 futures slipped 0.7% while Dow futures fell 0.8%, cancelling out a firmer lead from a strong Wall Street session overnight.

Published 20 Nov, 2020 10:12am

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Asia stocks edge higher after vaccine hopes push Wall Street to record highs

Investor sentiment was given a boost when Moderna Inc said its experimental COVID-19 vaccine was 94.5% effective in preventing infection based on interim late-state data.

Published 17 Nov, 2020 10:18am

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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

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Asian shares rise on vaccine bets but analysts urge caution

MSCI's broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan rose 0.44%, approaching the highest since January 2018. Chinese shares rose 0.37%. Stocks in Japan rose 0.62% to a 29-year high.

Published 12 Nov, 2020 10:29am

Business & Finance

Asia shares near three-year high, bonds hold gains on U.S. gridlock bets

The risk of a prolonged contested election remained, though the count was progressing in an orderly fashion with Democratic challenger Joe Biden narrowly ahead in key states.

Published 05 Nov, 2020 10:10am

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Asian shares, U.S. stock futures sag on coronavirus, U.S. election worries

MSCI's ex-Japan Asia index dipped 0.15% in early trade while Japan's Nikkei fell 0.6%.

Published 28 Oct, 2020 10:18am

Business & Finance

Asia shares make guarded gains, virus breaks new records

The United States has seen its highest ever number of new COVID-19 cases in the past two days, while France also set unwanted case records and Spain announced a state of emergency.

Published 26 Oct, 2020 10:16am

Business & Finance

Asian shares drop as U.S. stimulus talks drag on

It remains unclear whether stimulus negotiations would continue ahead of the U.S. presidential and congressional elections on Nov. 3.

Published 22 Oct, 2020 10:13am

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Asian equities slip as vaccine trials, stimulus talks stall

Johnson & Johnson on Tuesday said it was pausing a COVID-19 vaccine trial due to a study participant's unexplained illness.

Published 14 Oct, 2020 10:07am

Business & Finance

Asian shares defy Wall St. gains as China rally cools

MSCI's broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan dipped into negative territory in the Asian session, down 0.09%.

Published 13 Oct, 2020 10:14am

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Global Markets: Asian shares at one-month highs on renewed U.S. stimulus hopes

MSCI’s broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan rose 0.3% for its fourth straight session of gains to a level not seen since early September.

Published 08 Oct, 2020 10:28am

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
First Pak Modaraba / Jan 19 First Pak Modaraba(PAKMI)	2.50 ▲ 0.16 (13.12%)
Saudi Pak Leas. / Jan 19 Saudi Pak Leasing Company Limited(SPLC)	1.75 ▲ 0.18 (9.37%)
First Prud Mod. / Jan 19 First Prudential Modaraba(PMI)	2.30 ▲ 0.16 (9.00%)
Netsol Tech. / Jan 19 NetSol Technologies Limited(NETSOL)	183.92 ▲ 1.86 (3.20%)
Sakrand Sugar / Jan 19 Sakrand Sugar Mills Limited(SKRS)	10.86 ▲ 0.05 (3.13%)
Crescent Tex. / Jan 19 The Crescent Textile Mills Limited(CRTM)	38.40 ▲ 1.55 (3.09%)
National Refinery / Jan 19 National Refinery Limited(NRL)	368.51 ▼ -1.50 (2.71%)
Hira Tex. / Jan 19 Hira Textile Mills Limited(HIRAT)	5.12 ▲ 0.12 (2.61%)
Pervez Ahmed Cons. / Jan 19 Pervez Ahmed Consultancy Services Ltd.(PASL)	1.18 ▲ 0.02 (2.61%)
Nimir Resins / Jan 19 Nimir Resins Limited(NRSL)	13.14 ▲ 0.41 (2.58%)

Stock	Price
Al Shaheer Corp.(R) / Jan 19 Al Shaheer Corporation (R)(ASCR1)	6.56 ▼ 0.33 (-3.81%)
Ghani Val. Glass / Jan 19 Ghani Value Glass Limited(GVGL)	51.00 ▼ 1.45 (-3.68%)
Fauji Foods / Jan 19 Fauji Foods Limited(FFL)	18.45 ▼ 1.25 (-3.45%)
Samin Textile / Jan 19 Samin Textiles Limited(SMTM)	8.80 ▼ 0.45 (-3.19%)
Telecard / Jan 19 Telecard Limited(TELE)	2.73 ▼ 0.18 (-3.19%)
Waves Singer / Jan 19 Waves Singer Pakistan Limited(WAVES)	29.40 ▼ 0.75 (-2.55%)
First Cap. Sec. / Jan 19 First Capital Securities Corporation(FCSC)	1.61 ▼ 0.03 (-2.42%)
Kohinoor Mills / Jan 19 Kohinoor Mills Limited(KML)	39.00 ▼ 0.00 (-2.26%)
Al Shaheer Corp. / Jan 19 Al Shaheer Corporation Limited(ASC)	16.71 ▼ 0.49 (-2.05%)
Unity Foods / Jan 19 Unity Foods Limited(UNITY)	31.40 ▼ 0.75 (-1.72%)

Stock	Volume
TRG Pak. / Jan 19 TRG Pakistan Limited(TRG)	47,593,500 ▼ 6.98
Fauji Foods / Jan 19 Fauji Foods Limited(FFL)	44,616,500 ▼ 1.25
K-Electric Ltd / Jan 19 K-Electric Limited(KEL)	33,013,500 ▲ -0.06
Hum Network / Jan 19 Hum Network Limited(HUMNL)	23,691,500 ▼ 0.31
Unity Foods / Jan 19 Unity Foods Limited(UNITY)	21,084,818 ▼ 0.75
Jahangir Sid. Co. / Jan 19 Jahangir Siddiqui & Co. Ltd.(JSCL)	20,909,000 ▼ 1.37
Pakistan Refinery / Jan 19 Pakistan Refinery Limited(PRL)	18,531,000 ▲ -0.80
Worldcall / Jan 19 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	18,273,500 ▼ 0.05
Kot Addu / Jan 19 Kot Addu Power Company Limited(KAPCO)	16,004,500 ▼ 1.26
Faysal Bank / Jan 19 Faysal Bank Limited(FABL)	15,356,500 ▼ 1.49

Markets →

Forex
World
Econ

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Jan 19	160.55
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Jan 19	160.45
USD to Japanese Yen / Jan 19	103.68
USD to Swiss Franc / Jan 19	0.89
Pound Sterling to USD / Jan 19	1.36
Euro to USD / Jan 19	1.21

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Jan 19	3768.25
India Sensex / Jan 19	48564.27
Tokyo Nikkei / Jan 19	28242.21
Nasdaq / Jan 19	12998.50
Hang Seng / Jan 19	28862.77
FTSE 100 / Jan 19	6720.65
Dow Jones / Jan 19	30814.26
Germany DAX 30 / Jan 19	13848.35
France CAC40 / Jan 19	5617.27

Indicator	Value
UK LIBOR % / Jan 19	0.09

asian shares

Asia shares pare losses as China GDP pips forecasts

Asia shares pare losses as China economy rebounds

Asia shares edge higher as Biden unveils $1.9 trln US stimulus plan

Asia stocks near highs, yields up on US stimulus risk

Democrat Senate win drives stocks higher, bonds lower

Asian stocks fall amid concern about Georgia Senate vote

Oil set for 20% drop in 2020 as lockdowns weigh, market eyes more stimulus

Asian shares hit record high as investors bet on recovery next year

Indian shares pause after record run

Japan stocks lead Asian shares higher as US stimulus fuels rally

Asian shares rise on US stimulus fix, Nikkei hits 30-year high

Asian stocks slip as new COVID-19 strain darkens recovery prospects

Asia shares retreat from record, but US stimulus hopes buoy market mood

Most markets retreat as COVID-19 deaths rise, restrictions widen

Shares hit record on vaccine progress, sterling awaits Brexit meeting

Asian shares ease from record high; oil falls on virus case surge

Asian shares slip from all-time highs; oil falls on virus case surge

Asian shares mixed, U.S. dollar near two-and-half year lows

Asian shares rise as investors count on vaccine relief

Stocks wobble after Mnuchin pulls plug on U.S. stimulus

Asia stocks edge higher after vaccine hopes push Wall Street to record highs

Asian stocks fall as virus spread accelerates

Asian shares rise on vaccine bets but analysts urge caution

Asia shares near three-year high, bonds hold gains on U.S. gridlock bets

Asian shares, U.S. stock futures sag on coronavirus, U.S. election worries

Asia shares make guarded gains, virus breaks new records

Asian shares drop as U.S. stimulus talks drag on

Asian equities slip as vaccine trials, stimulus talks stall

Asian shares defy Wall St. gains as China rally cools

Global Markets: Asian shares at one-month highs on renewed U.S. stimulus hopes

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