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China's blue-chip index scales 5-1/2-year high on consumer strength

The blue-chip CSI300 index rose 1.9%, to 5,368.50, its highest since June 9, 2015, while the Shanghai Composite Index gained 0.7% to 3,528.68.

Published 05 Jan, 2021 12:51pm

Markets

Japan's cash balance hits fresh high as central bank keeps support for economy

With the pandemic seen prolonging the battle to hit its elusive 2% inflation target, the central bank last month also announced a plan to reassess its policy framework to make it more sustainable.

Published 05 Jan, 2021 10:39am

Markets

Australia shares track Wall Street lower as virus clusters expand

Ramelius Resources was among the top percentage gainers in the benchmark index, up 5.4% after the gold explorer provided a production update.

Published 05 Jan, 2021 10:37am

World

Australia job advertisements climb to 18-month high in Dec

Tuesday's figures from Australia and New Zealand Banking Group showed total job ads grew 9.2% in December from November, when they surged a revised 13.5%.

Published 05 Jan, 2021 10:34am

World

In Georgia, Trump pressures Pence, Biden promises 'new day' with Senate runoffs

The move has virtually no chance of overturning Biden's victory.

Published 05 Jan, 2021 09:27am

World

Upcoming decision on Japan virus measures derided as 'too little, too late'

Pfizer Inc last month became the first drugmaker to apply for Japanese approval of its COVID-19 vaccine candidate.

Published 05 Jan, 2021 09:23am

World

Worldwide coronavirus cases cross 85.23 million, death toll at 1,847,660

Infections have been reported in more than 210 countries.

Published 05 Jan, 2021 09:11am

Markets

Most Asian markets fall after virus, vote worries hit Wall St

Bitcoin was sitting at $32,400 after seeing recent wild swings, that saw it hit a record near $35,000 before diving to $28,000 within the space of a day.

Published 05 Jan, 2021 08:51am

World

German hospitals in very difficult situation

The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in Germany increased by 9,847 to 1,775,513.
It is hard to get an accurate picture of the COVID-19 situation at the moment as reported cases are probably incomplete due to the holidays.

Published 04 Jan, 2021 06:58pm

World

Japanese government considers state of emergency for Tokyo area

Greater Tokyo area accounts for half of Japan's new cases.
Govt mulling state of emergency for about 1 month –Kyodo.
GDP loss could be 0.5% for 1 month of emergency –economist.
Japanese shares fall.
Aim is to start vaccinations at end of February – Suga.

Published 04 Jan, 2021 05:26pm

World

Greek PM to reshuffle cabinet to make it more efficient

His press office said announcements on the new line-up would be made at 12 noon (1000 GMT).

Published 04 Jan, 2021 01:58pm

World

South Korea expands ban on social gatherings nationwide

"The KDCA should perfectly ready for the entire process the moment the vaccine arrives - the distribution, storage, inoculation and follow-ups," Chung told a government meeting.

Published 04 Jan, 2021 10:23am

World

Mexico reports 5,211 new coronavirus cases, 362 more deaths

The real number of infected people and deaths is likely significantly higher than the official count, the health ministry has said.

Published 04 Jan, 2021 10:18am

World

Japan PM says government will consider state of emergency for Tokyo area

Japan last month said it would temporarily ban non-resident foreign nationals from entering the country after the detection of the new, highly infectious variant of the coronavirus.

Published 04 Jan, 2021 09:44am

Markets

Australia shares start year on a high as commodities shine

Financials climbed, with the so-called "Big Four" banks advancing in the range of 1.3% to 1.6%.

Published 04 Jan, 2021 09:20am

World

Brazil private clinics seek deal for Indian Covid vaccine

The situation has grown "intolerable," Supreme Court Justice Gilmar Mendes said in a blistering tweet.

Published 04 Jan, 2021 08:36am

World

South Korea says third wave of coronavirus being contained, fewest infections in nearly 4 weeks

"The latest third wave of coronavirus spread is being contained as a result of expanded COVID-19 testing (recently) and strengthened distancing measures," Sohn Young-rae, a senior health official, told a briefing.

Published 03 Jan, 2021 02:15pm

Pakistan

Pakistan reports 2,184 new coronavirus cases, 82 deaths in 24 hours

Pakistan has so far reported five new cases of the new UK coronavirus variant.
Pakistan has 35,130 active coronavirus cases.

Updated 02 Jan, 2021 11:00am

World

Germany's confirmed coronavirus cases rise by 22,924: RKI

The reported death toll rose by 553 to 33,624, the tally showed.

Published 01 Jan, 2021 12:42pm

Markets

Copper set to be LME's best base metal performer in 2020

However, US Senate leader Mitch McConnell's rejection to schedule a swift vote on whether to raise the country's coronavirus relief checks to $2,000 from $600 dampened sentiment.

Published 31 Dec, 2020 10:24am

World

Germany's confirmed coronavirus cases rise by 32,552: RKI

The reported death toll rose by 964 to 33,071, the tally showed.

Published 31 Dec, 2020 10:10am

Markets

China stocks climb; set for yearly gains on economic recovery, policy support

In Hong Kong, the Hang Seng index added 0.3%, to 27,231.13 points, while the Hong Kong China Enterprises Index gained 0.7%, to 10,738.40 points.

Published 31 Dec, 2020 10:06am

World

US hits record daily Covid-19 deaths as world looks to vaccines in 2021

California became the second US state to detect the variant -- after Colorado -- with a 30-year-old San Diego man testing positive.

Published 31 Dec, 2020 09:25am

World

Norway extends flight ban from Britain to Jan 2 over coronavirus variant

"It is still possible that the ban is extended further," the ministry said in a statement.

Published 30 Dec, 2020 12:26pm

Markets

Longer-dated JGBs tick up in thin holiday trade

At the shorter end of the curve, the two-year JGB yield was flat at minus 0.125%, having hit the highest level since Nov. 4 earlier in the session.

Published 30 Dec, 2020 12:17pm

World

First US Congressmember dies of Covid-19

"Congressman-elect Letlow was a ninth generation Louisianan who fought passionately for his point of view and dedicated his life to public service," Pelosi said in the statement.

Published 30 Dec, 2020 11:43am

World

California coronavirus lockdowns extended as hospitals teeter on brink of crisis

Constraints have also been placed on a host of commercial activities, with restaurants limited to takeout and pickup service only and bars closed altogether.

Published 30 Dec, 2020 10:40am

Markets

Dollar lifts gold amid worries over US stimulus delay

Gold is seen as a hedge against inflation and currency debasement likely to result from large stimulus measures rolled out this year to cushion the impact of the pandemic.

Published 30 Dec, 2020 09:50am

World

Renewed COVID lockdowns likely in Southern California as ICUs stay filled

California has lost 3,238 lives to COVID during the past 14 days, and averaged 230 deaths daily over the past week, pushing total coronavirus fatalities in the state above 24,000 to date.

Published 29 Dec, 2020 11:56am

Markets

Indian shares extend rally as beaten-down banking stocks gain

Metal and energy stocks lost ground, with the Nifty Energy index and the Nifty Metal index slipping about 1% each.

Published 29 Dec, 2020 11:48am

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / Jul 3 786 Investments Limited(786)	5.00 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / Jul 3 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	272.50 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / Jul 3 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16.00 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / Jul 3 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / Jul 3 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	2.07 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / Jul 3 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	69.05 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / Jul 3 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	666.00 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / Jul 3 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / Jul 3 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	7.84 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Attock Cement / Jul 3 Attock Cement Pakistan Limited(ACPL)	67.13 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / Jul 3 786 Investments Limited(786)	5.00 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / Jul 3 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	272.50 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / Jul 3 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16.00 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / Jul 3 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / Jul 3 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	2.07 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / Jul 3 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	69.05 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / Jul 3 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	666.00 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / Jul 3 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / Jul 3 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	7.84 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Attock Cement / Jul 3 Attock Cement Pakistan Limited(ACPL)	67.13 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Volume

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Forex
World
Commodity

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Jun 30	204.90
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Jun 30	204.70
USD to Japanese Yen / Jul 1	135.21
USD to Swiss Franc / Jul 1	0.96
Pound Sterling to USD / Jul 1	1.21
Euro to USD / Jul 1	1.04
UK LIBOR % / Jul 1	1.58

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Jul 1	3825.33
India Sensex / Jul 1	52907.93
Tokyo Nikkei / Jul 1	26935.62
Nasdaq / Jul 1	11127.84
Hang Seng / Jul 1	21859.79
FTSE 100 / Jul 1	7168.65
Dow Jones / Jul 1	31097.26
Germany DAX 30 / Jul 1	12813.03
France CAC40 / Jul 1	5931.06

Item	Value
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Jul 1	108.43
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Jul 1	17380.00
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Jul 1	119100.00
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Jul 1	1811.43
Cotton US¢/pound / Jul 1	97.48

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