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Brazil reports lower than expected current account deficit in Feb

BRASILIA: Brazil posted a lower-than-expected current account deficit in February, showed central bank data on...

Published 28 Mar, 2023 06:21am

Business & Finance

Next MPC meeting so far scheduled on March 16, says SBP

SBP chief spokesperson's statement comes amid widespread speculation the central bank is likely to increase interest rate in off-cycle review

Published 23 Feb, 2023 08:38pm

BR Research

Handset imports: blacked out!

Latest central bank data show that the country’s mobile phone imports have crashed by an even bigger magnitude than...

Published 30 Jan, 2023 09:23am

BR Research

Country likely to face shortage of pulses?

There may be blood on the streets, but Pakistani appetite for pulses appears to be unsatiated. Despite cash margin...

Published 13 Jan, 2023 09:01am

BR Research

On e-commerce growth

The most-recent central bank statistics on digital payments that were made available last week also show strong...

Published 28 Dec, 2022 09:17am

BR Research

Remittances: Not all doom and gloom

The Dar effect on the exchange rate is for everyone to see. The spread between open and interbank markets has...

Published 21 Dec, 2022 08:46am

BR Research

A forever crisis?

Central banks around the world aren’t done tightening yet. Rationalizing their continued rate-hike decisions, bank...

Published 15 Dec, 2022 07:30am

Markets

SBP suspends authorisation of 2 currency exchange companies over 'serious violations'

Central bank advises both firms to strengthen internal control functions, submit report of corrective measures

Published 18 Nov, 2022 05:05pm

Markets

Indonesia's forex reserves drop to $130.2bn at end-October

JAKARTA: Indonesia's foreign exchange reserves dropped to $130.2 billion in October, equal to 5.8 months worth of...

Updated 07 Nov, 2022 10:27pm

Business & Finance

ECB’s next rate move likely between 50 and 75 bps

AMSTERDAM: The European Central Bank (ECB) could hike its interest rates by 75 basis points again at its next policy...

Published 31 Oct, 2022 05:55am

Markets

Wall St Week Ahead: More worries for US stocks, bonds: Fed ramps up ‘QT’

NEW YORK: As the Federal Reserve accelerates the unwinding of its balance sheet this month, some investors worry ...

Published 12 Sep, 2022 06:01am

Business & Finance

Roshan Digital Accounts: inflow in July down 25% month-on-month

Cumulative inflow hits $4.794 billion in 23 months since start of programme

Updated 06 Aug, 2022 04:43pm

BR Research

Finding the ideal central banker

The government is in the process of finalizing the appointment of SBP Governor, a position that has now been vacant...

Updated 27 Jul, 2022 11:14am

BR Research

No cure for poor timing?

It’s a coincidence from hell that Pakistan’s economy and politics are regressing simultaneously, and at an...

Published 27 Jul, 2022 09:07am

BR Research

Earnings and repatriation

Profit and dividend outflow on foreign direct investment (FDI) increased by around 5 percent in 11MFY22 as per the...

Published 26 Jul, 2022 08:40am

Business & Finance

Indian rupee snaps 7-day falling streak

MUMBAI: The Indian rupee snapped a seven-session falling streak on Tuesday as central bank intervention and gains in...

Published 20 Jul, 2022 05:48am

Business & Finance

Mera Pakistan Mera Ghar: Applicants in doubt as SBP looks for ‘line of action’ with govt

Thousands fear losing deposits after suspension of MPMG Scheme that put further disbursements on hold

Published 15 Jul, 2022 03:21pm

Markets

European shares climb as Norway oil strike ends

PARIS: European shares rallied on Wednesday after Norwegian oil and gas workers ended their strike, easing energy...

Published 07 Jul, 2022 05:35am

Business & Finance

Malaysia’s ringgit steadies after rate hike

BANGKOK: Malaysia’s ringgit pared losses on Wednesday after its central bank hiked its key interest rate for a...

Published 07 Jul, 2022 05:35am

Business & Finance

Turkish inflation seen above 78% in June, just below 70% at end-2022

ISTANBUL: Turkey’s inflation is expected to rise above 78% in June and it was seen declining to just below 70% by...

Published 04 Jul, 2022 12:35pm

Business & Finance

Monetary policy: majority expects at least 100bps hike as inflation highest since Dec 2008

Monetary Policy Committee of the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) is currently scheduled to meet on July 7 (Thursday)

Published 01 Jul, 2022 07:15pm

Business & Finance

China considers longer trading hours for onshore yuan

BEIJING/SHANGHAI: China is considering extending its onshore currency trading hours, according to four sources...

Published 28 Jun, 2022 06:10am

Markets

European shares mark strong end to nervous week

LONDON: European stocks jumped 2.6% on Friday, pushing them into positive territory for the week as investors ...

Published 27 Jun, 2022 06:06am

Business & Finance

Japan’s inflation tops BOJ target

TOKYO: Japan’s annual core consumer inflation topped the central bank’s target for a second straight month in...

Published 25 Jun, 2022 04:42am

Opinion

For central bankers, tighter financial conditions may be an ally

Slumping stocks and surging bond yields are rapidly crimping global financial conditions, yet given their effect on...

Published 16 Jun, 2022 06:03am

BR Research

Remittances tapering off?

Remittances for April 2022 touched the highest ever monthly level of $3 billion. While remittances have continued to...

Published 14 Jun, 2022 08:28am

Business & Finance

Sterling hits 2-year low

LONDON: Sterling fell to its lowest in two years against a rising dollar on Monday, coming under pressure from data...

Published 14 Jun, 2022 05:56am

Business & Finance

SBP allows DFIs to participate in Open Market Operations

Approval would facilitate DFIs in their liquidity management

Published 07 Jun, 2022 02:14pm

Markets

Alarm bells: SBP-held foreign currency reserves fall to $9.72bn

Fall $366mn on a weekly basis due to external debt repayment
Total reserves held by country stand at $15.77 billion as of May 27

Published 02 Jun, 2022 08:47pm

Business & Finance

Rouble extends losses after rates slashed; Eurobonds in focus

MOSCOW: The Russian rouble extended its losses on Friday after plunging in the previous session as the country’s...

Published 28 May, 2022 05:11am

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
Chakwal Spinning / Mar 30 Chakwal Spinning Mills Limited(CWSM)	1.36 ▲ 0.20 (17.24%)
First IBL Mod. / Mar 30 First IBL Modaraba(FIBLM)	5.90 ▲ 0.60 (11.32%)
First Pak Mod. / Mar 30 First Pak Modaraba(PAKMI)	1.34 ▲ 0.13 (10.74%)
Dewan Sugar / Mar 30 Dewan Sugar Mills Limited(DWSM)	2.57 ▲ 0.23 (9.83%)
Unicap Modaraba / Mar 30 Unicap Modaraba(UCAPM)	1.77 ▲ 0.15 (9.26%)
Premier Insurance / Mar 30 Premier Insurance Limited(PINL)	7.50 ▲ 0.63 (9.17%)
B.R.R.Guardian / Mar 30 B.R.R. Guardian Modaraba(BRR)	12.04 ▲ 0.99 (8.96%)
Ismail Ind. / Mar 30 Ismail Industries Limited(ISIL)	518.26 ▲ 36.15 (7.50%)
Khyber Tex. / Mar 30 Khyber Textile Mills Limited(KHYT)	397.42 ▲ 27.72 (7.50%)
Suraj Cotton / Mar 30 Suraj Cotton Mills Limited(SURC)	102.53 ▲ 7.15 (7.50%)

Stock	Price
First Prudential Mod. / Mar 30 First Prudential Modaraba(PMI)	1.40 ▼ -0.24 (-14.63%)
Trust Mod. / Mar 30 Trust Modaraba(TRSM)	1.30 ▼ -0.20 (-13.33%)
Sapphire Fibres / Mar 30 Sapphire Fibres Limited(SFL)	1018 ▼ -82.00 (-7.45%)
Sardar Chemical / Mar 30 Sardar Chemical Industries Limited(SARC)	32 ▼ -2.55 (-7.38%)
Gadoon Textile / Mar 30 Gadoon Textile Mills Limited(GADT)	192.50 ▼ -15.30 (-7.36%)
Philip Morris Pak. / Mar 30 Philip Morris (Pakistan) Limited(PMPK)	461 ▼ -36.43 (-7.32%)
Pakistan Services / Mar 30 Pakistan Services Limited(PSEL)	876 ▼ -69.10 (-7.31%)
Shield Corp. / Mar 30 Shield Corporation Limited(SCL)	282 ▼ -22.00 (-7.24%)
Bal. Wheel / Mar 30 Baluchistan Wheels Limited(BWHL)	68.42 ▼ -5.18 (-7.04%)
JDW Sugar / Mar 30 JDW Sugar Mills Limited(JDWS)	356 ▼ -26.79 (-7.00%)

Stock	Volume
Telecard Limited / Mar 30 Telecard Limited(TELE)	12,447,500 ▼ -0.21
WorldCall Telecom / Mar 30 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	9,398,662 ▲ 0.01
Pakistan Alumin / Mar 30 Pakistan Aluminium Beverage Cans Limited(PABC)	7,638,000 ▲ 0.23
Pak Elektron / Mar 30 Pak Elektron Limited(PAEL)	6,136,500 ▼ -0.05
Pak Int.Bulk / Mar 30 Pakistan International Bulk Terminal(PIBTL)	6,018,500 ▲ 0.08
Engro Corp / Mar 30 Engro Corporation Limited(ENGRO)	5,429,492 ▼ -0.02
Nishat Mills Ltd / Mar 30 Nishat Mills Limited(NML)	4,517,879 ▲ 0.46
Shifa Int.Hosp / Mar 30 Shifa International Hospitals Limited(SHFA)	4,299,000 ▼ -1.99
Agha Steel Ind. / Mar 30 Agha Steel Ind.Ltd(AGHA)	3,645,000 ▲ 0.36
K-Electric Ltd. / Mar 30 K-Electric Limited(KEL)	3,416,092 ▲ 0.00

Markets →

Forex
World
Commodity

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Mar 30	285.65
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Mar 30	283.65
USD to Japanese Yen / Mar 30	132.47
USD to Swiss Franc / Mar 30	0.92
Pound Sterling to USD / Mar 30	1.23
Euro to USD / Mar 30	1.08
UK LIBOR % / Mar 29	4.81

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Mar 29	4027.81
India Sensex / Mar 29	57960.09
Nasdaq / Mar 29	11926.24
Dow Jones / Mar 29	32717.60
Tokyo Nikkei / Mar 30	27782.93
Hang Seng / Mar 30	20309.13
FTSE 100 / Mar 30	7578.80
Germany DAX 30 / Mar 30	15430.39
France CAC40 / Mar 30	7235.99

Item	Value
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Mar 29	18935
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Mar 29	176268
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Mar 30	72.81
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Mar 30	1963.79
Cotton US¢/pound / Mar 30	82.34

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