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Aussie dollar

Aussie, kiwi extend rally

SYDNEY: The Australian and New Zealand dollars extended their rapid rally on Wednesday as relatively high local...

Published 25 Feb, 2021 04:58am

Markets

Australia, NZ dollars extend rally, RBNZ emphasises policy patience

Yields on NZ 10-year bonds were last at 1.715%, just off that peak, and remained far above the 1.01% held at the start of this year.

Published 24 Feb, 2021 10:18am

Markets

Australia, NZ dollars surf reflation wave, bonds left drowning

The spread of Australian 10-year yields over Treasuries widened out to almost 20 basis points, from zero a couple of weeks ago.

Published 22 Feb, 2021 12:20pm

Markets

Australia, NZ dollars boosted by data, market optimism

New Zealand inflation expectations for the year posted a large rise to 1.77%, from 1.23% previously, a survey by the central bank showed, while two-year expectations rose 30 basis points to 1.89%.

Published 09 Feb, 2021 11:01am

Markets

Dollar supported by haven demand after retail frenzy bruises risk sentiment

A group of Republican senators are urging Biden, a Democrat, to significantly downsize his proposed $1.9 trillion pandemic relief package, and have floated a $600 billion alternative.

Published 01 Feb, 2021 12:34pm

Business & Finance

Euro clings to gains in Europe

LONDON: The euro clung to its gains on Thursday after the European Central Bank stuck to its monetary policy while...

Published 22 Jan, 2021 04:47am

Markets

Australian dollar edges ahead, upside risk seen for jobs report

Most analysts still assume it will extend the programme, if only to lessen upward pressure on the Aussie.

Published 20 Jan, 2021 12:25pm

Markets

Australia, New Zealand dollars buoyed by risk-on mood

New Zealand government bonds fell slightly, sending yields about half a basis point higher across the curve.

Published 19 Jan, 2021 10:06am

Markets

Australia, NZ dollars hit pause awaiting clarity on Fed tapering

Job vacancies, retail sales, home building and house prices have all indicated a brisk recovery is underway, seemingly lessening the need for more monetary stimulus.

Published 14 Jan, 2021 12:06pm

Markets

Australia, NZ dollars resume bull run, bonds outperform

The Australian Office of Financial Management (AOFM) is due to outline its latest borrowing plans on Friday, which could include a syndication of new bond lines.

Published 13 Jan, 2021 11:26am

Markets

Dollar rally runs out of puff as yields ease

However, strong demand at a $38 billion 10-year auction overnight and comments from US Federal Reserve officials reiterating that monetary policy is going to stay supportive seem to have once more turned the blowtorch on the greenback.

Published 13 Jan, 2021 11:17am

Markets

Australia, NZ dollars weaker as investors lured away by higher US yields

Yields on three-year paper was little changed at 0.12%, slightly higher than the Reserve Bank of Australia's (RBA) target of 0.10%.

Published 11 Jan, 2021 11:26am

Markets

Australia, NZ dollars storm ahead as markets bet on brighter 2021

The ore brought in a record A$139 billion in the 12 months to November.

Published 31 Dec, 2020 10:55am

Markets

Dollar climbs, sterling sinks as coronavirus lockdowns stoke haven demand

Even so, the mood could shift quickly, NAB's Catril warned, forecasting that the pound could climb to $1.50 next year if a last-minute Brexit agreement gets done.

Published 21 Dec, 2020 10:17am

Markets

Australia, NZ dollars fall on tougher COVID-19 lockdowns

Australian yields fell, with 10-year bonds last trading at 0.969%, after closing at 0.99% on Friday.

Published 21 Dec, 2020 09:07am

Markets

Dollar friendless as bears pile in, poised for worst week in a month

The Bank of Japan ends its two-day policy meeting on Friday and is expected to leave rates steady but announce an extension of a package of steps aimed at easing corporate funding strains.

Published 18 Dec, 2020 10:44am

Markets

Dollar in doldrums as progress on US stimulus, Brexit deals dent safety bid

Bitcoin traded at $21,342 after smashing through the $20,000 barrier for the first time overnight, and extending as high as $21,420 on Thursday.

Published 17 Dec, 2020 10:44am

Markets

C$ steadies as Bank of Canada skips chance to talk down the currency

Canada on Wednesday approved its first COVID-19 vaccine, clearing the way for doses of the Pfizer Inc shots to be delivered and administered across the country as soon as next week.

Published 10 Dec, 2020 08:38am

Markets

Higher-risk currencies soar on Biden win, successful COVID19 vaccine

Nokkie, Japanese yen fall by 1.6% vs US dollar
Aussie dollar skyrockets 2.4% vs Japanese yen
Dollar index stays relatively calm

Published 09 Nov, 2020 07:30pm

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Chakwal Spinng / Mar 1 Chakwal Spinning Mills Limited(CWSM)	3.15 ▲ 0.29 (10.14%)
Ghani Global Hold. / Mar 1 Ghani Global Holdings Limited(GGL)	16.20 ▲ 1.13 (7.50%)
S. S. Oil / Mar 1 S.S.Oil Mills Limited(SSOM)	92.45 ▲ 6.45 (7.50%)
Suraj Cotton / Mar 1 Suraj Cotton Mills Limited(SURC)	251.55 ▲ 17.55 (7.50%)
Gatron Ind. / Mar 1 Gatron (Industries) Limited(GATI)	589.99 ▲ 39.99 (7.27%)
Metro Steel / Mar 1 Metropolitan Steel Corporation Limited(MSCL)	18.75 ▲ 1.25 (7.14%)
Bawany Air / Mar 1 Bawany Air Products Limited(BAPL)	18.94 ▲ 1.15 (6.46%)
Tri-Star Poly / Mar 1 Tri-Star Polyester Limited(TRPOL)	9.38 ▲ 0.56 (6.35%)
Tata Textile / Mar 1 Tata Textile Mills Limited(TATM)	74.00 ▲ 3.70 (5.26%)
Pak Oxygen / Mar 1 Pakistan Oxygen Limited(PAKOXY)	162.00 ▲ 7.93 (5.15%)

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First Punjab Mod. / Mar 1 First Punjab Modaraba(FPJM)	3.25 ▲ -0.70 (-17.72%)
First Prud Mod. / Mar 1 First Prudential Modaraba(PMI)	1.75 ▲ -0.36 (-17.06%)
Tri-Star / Mar 1 Tri-Star Mutual Fund Limited(TSMF)	5.06 ▲ -0.87 (-14.67%)
Al-Mali / Mar 1 Modaraba Al-Mali(MODAM)	4.20 ▲ -0.50 (-10.64%)
1st Dawood / Mar 1 First Dawood Investment Bank Limited(FDIBL)	2.99 ▲ -0.33 (-9.94%)
HBL Growth Fund / Mar 1 HBL Growth Fund(HGFA)	8.66 ▲ -0.94 (-9.79%)
Invest Cap. Bank / Mar 1 Invest Capital Investment Bank Limited(ICIBL)	3.00 ▲ -0.31 (-9.37%)
Khurshid Spinng / Mar 1 Khurshid Spinning Mills Limited(KHSM)	11.21 ▲ -0.99 (-8.11%)
Tri-Star Power / Mar 1 Tri-Star Power Limited(TSPL)	5.25 ▲ -0.46 (-8.06%)
Khyber Tob / Mar 1 Khyber Tobacco Company Limited(KHTC)	464.68 ▲ -37.67 (-7.50%)

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Azgard Nine / Mar 1 Azgard Nine Limited(ANL)	16,071,000 ▼ 0.00
Unity Foods / Mar 1 Unity Foods Limited(UNITY)	13,260,068 ▼ 0.00
Ghani Global Hold. / Mar 1 Ghani Global Holdings Limited(GGL)	12,615,000 ▼ 0.00
Hum Network / Mar 1 Hum Network Limited(HUMNL)	11,076,500 ▼ 0.00
TRG Pak. / Mar 1 TRG Pakistan Limited(TRG)	11,064,299 ▼ 0.00
Maple Leaf / Mar 1 Maple Leaf Cement Factory Limited(MLCF)	7,119,570 ▼ 0.00
Byco Petr. / Mar 1 Byco Petroleum Pakistan Limited(BYCO)	6,385,500 ▼ 0.00
Agha Steel / Mar 1 Agha Steel Industries Limited(AGHA)	6,190,000 ▼ 0.00
Engro Polymer / Mar 1 Engro Polymer & Chemicals Limited(EPCL)	5,553,500 ▼ 0.00
Telecard / Mar 1 Telecard Limited(TELE)	5,264,000 ▼ 0.00

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USD to Japanese Yen / Feb 27	106.57
USD to Swiss Franc / Feb 27	0.91
Pound Sterling to USD / Feb 27	1.39
Euro to USD / Feb 27	1.21
UK LIBOR % / Feb 27	0.08

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India Sensex / Feb 27	49099.99
Tokyo Nikkei / Feb 27	28966.01
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Germany DAX 30 / Feb 27	13786.29
France CAC40 / Feb 27	5703.22