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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

Markets

A historic oil price collapse, with worries headed into 2021

Shutdowns in more developed economies "increase refineries' exposure to the highly competitive product export market," BP said in its outlook, released in September.

Published 29 Dec, 2020 11:42am

Markets

Raw sugar rises past 15 cent level; arabica coffee falls about 2%

"There are a lot of demand worries as the coronavirus is making a comeback in the US and Europe," one dealer said.

Published 29 Dec, 2020 10:45am

Markets

Thai central bank eases rules on $16.6bn soft loans for smaller firms

The BOT also allowed SMEs to apply for the lending two times, rather than once previously, before April 18 next year, it said.

Published 28 Dec, 2020 03:18pm

Markets

South Africa's rand inches lower as local virus cases cross 1mn mark

South Africa's total cumulative coronavirus cases crossed the one million mark on Dec. 27 with 26,735 deaths, its health ministry said on Sunday.

Published 28 Dec, 2020 12:36pm

Markets

Oil trims losses after Trump signs aid bill; demand concerns linger

The oil market would be taking cues from the virus situation as it develops in coming days, market watchers said.

Published 28 Dec, 2020 12:34pm

World

Germany's confirmed coronavirus cases rise by 10,976

The reported death toll rose by 348 to 30,126, the tally showed.

Published 28 Dec, 2020 11:55am

World

US surpasses 19mn Covid-19 cases: Johns Hopkins

More than a million Americans have received the first dose of their Covid-19 vaccines, a milestone in the biggest immunization drive in US history, but officials admitted the pace of rollout was slipping behind schedule.

Published 28 Dec, 2020 11:09am

World

Trump will be gone, but trauma of 2020 may haunt Biden

Biden's own party may also not prove an easy partner, with the Democrats' left wing in no mood to toe the line.

Published 28 Dec, 2020 10:50am

World

Worldwide coronavirus cases cross 80.39 million, death toll at 1,759,915

Infections have been reported in more than 210 countries and territories since the first cases were identified in China in December 2019.

Published 28 Dec, 2020 10:30am

World

Saudi Arabia extends entry ban on coronavirus variant fears

The ministry said it is evaluating the current situation while allowing non-citizens to leave the kingdom and allowing entry for exceptional cases.

Published 28 Dec, 2020 10:10am

World

South Korea reports first variant of coronavirus found in the UK

The Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency (KDCA) said on Monday.

Published 28 Dec, 2020 10:03am

Markets

Gold gains 1% as Trump signs stimulus bill

Britain on Monday urged businesses to prepare for Brexit, after the country clinched a trade deal with the European Union on Thursday that preserved zero-tariff and zero-quota access to the bloc's single market.

Published 28 Dec, 2020 09:50am

World

Sydney told to watch its famous New Year's Eve fireworks from home

NSW Police have issued 15 notices for breaking public health orders since Christmas Eve in Sydney, including to 11 people at a house party at North Bondi on Saturday.

Published 28 Dec, 2020 09:45am

Business & Finance

CNPC's Changqing output rises to over 60mn T of oil equivalent in 2020

Shale oil production has exceeded 1 million tonnes in Changqing, it said.

Published 28 Dec, 2020 09:40am

Markets

Japan stocks rise on US stimulus, vaccine hopes; Sharp shares drop

The underperformers among the Topix 30 were Takeda Pharmaceutical Co Ltd, down 1.20%, followed by Fanuc Corp losing 0.46%.

Published 28 Dec, 2020 09:37am

Markets

Tokyo stocks open higher on US relief bill

In Tokyo, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries rallied 2.60 percent to 2,977.5 yen following a report that the firm plans to build a massive zero-carbon steel plant running on hydrogen in Austria.

Published 28 Dec, 2020 08:53am

World

Beijing tightens COVID-19 curbs as cases detected across capital

Beijing has asked its civil servants to stay in the city from Jan. 1 until the holiday and asked the public to avoid unnecessary travel during the period.

Published 27 Dec, 2020 12:05pm

World

France says third lockdown possible if Covid cases keep rising

France has been registering around 15,000 new infections per day, and on Friday confirmed the first case of a new coronavirus variant that recently emerged in Britain.

Published 27 Dec, 2020 10:57am

Pakistan

Wedding hall, hotel sealed in Karachi over coronavirus SOPs violations

AC Civil Lines WaleedBaig sealed Saffron Marquee in Clifton for violating SOPs.
Workes of the marquee were also fined Rs500 for not wearing masks.

Published 26 Dec, 2020 10:29am

World

Lebanon says first case of new coronavirus variant detected on flight from London

"The detection of the first case of the new variant of Covid-19 on Middle East Airlines flight 202 coming from London on Dec. 21."
A surge in coronavirus infections is straining Lebanon's healthcare system.

Published 25 Dec, 2020 05:00pm

World

China reports 17 new COVID-19 cases vs 15 a day earlier

Additionally, 19 asymptomatic cases were reported on Dec. 23, up from 14 the previous day. China does not include asymptomatic patients in its total confirmed case list.

Published 24 Dec, 2020 10:41am

Business & Finance

Asia's capital markets to focus on vaccine in 2021, say bankers

The $37 billion Ant Group IPO, shelved in November when China announced a new regulatory regime for fintech companies, would have propelled Hong Kong to the top of the global rankings.

Published 23 Dec, 2020 11:39am

Markets

Investors bet weak dollar will keep risk rally going in 2021

Few expect betting against the dollar, however, to be a one-way street. Signs that the Fed may tighten monetary policy earlier than expected could also boost the greenback, analysts said.

Published 23 Dec, 2020 11:19am

Markets

Australia shares set to snap three-day losing streak; NZ up

The heavyweight financial sub-index strengthened 1%, with all the "Big Four" banks posting gains.

Published 23 Dec, 2020 10:09am

Budget

Asian business confidence gains steam, pandemic still top risk

"While I still see some uncertainty, the numbers are good," said Fatas. "It looks like a recovery that is taking speed and where more businesses feel confident."

Published 23 Dec, 2020 09:49am

World

Japan to ban entry of non-Japanese from UK due to coronavirus mutation

The government will ask people including long-term foreign residents to self-quarantine for 14 days upon return from Britain.

Published 23 Dec, 2020 09:36am

Markets

Indian shares flat, IT gains offset worries over new virus strain

Shares of Wipro Ltd rose as much as 3.65%, after the IT services provider on Tuesday signed a $700 million deal with METRO AG to manage METRO AG's units in Germany and Romania.

Published 23 Dec, 2020 09:13am

Dubai to begin inoculations with Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine from Wednesday

Qatar has also granted emergency use authorisation for the COVID-19 vaccine developed by Pfizer and BioNTech, while fellow Gulf Arab state Oman will receive its first Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine shipment on Wednesday.

Published 23 Dec, 2020 09:08am

World

Germany's confirmed coronavirus causes rise by 24,740

The reported death toll rose by 962 to 27,968, the tally showed.

Published 23 Dec, 2020 09:07am

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
First Fidelity Leas. / Jul 5 First Fidelity Leasing Modaraba(FFLM)	3.40 ▲ 0.79 (30.27%)
Dewan Textile / Jul 5 Dewan Textile Mills Limited(DWTM)	3.68 ▲ 0.73 (24.75%)
Ashfaq Textile / Jul 5 Ashfaq Textile Mills Limited(ASHT)	9.90 ▲ 1.00 (11.24%)
Tri-Star Power / Jul 5 Tri-Star Power Limited(TSPL)	3.70 ▲ 0.35 (10.45%)
Reliance Ins. / Jul 5 Reliance Insurance Company Limited(RICL)	7.10 ▲ 0.56 (8.56%)
AKD Hospitality / Jul 5 AKD Hospitality Limited(AKDHL)	177.04 ▲ 12.35 (7.50%)
Allawasaya Tex / Jul 5 Allawasaya Tex. & Finishing Mills Ltd(AWTX)	1639.82 ▲ 114.40 (7.50%)
Sanofi-Aventis / Jul 5 Sanofi-Aventis Pakistan Limited(SAPL)	1327.20 ▲ 92.59 (7.50%)
Crescent Steel / Jul 5 Crescent Steel & Allied Products Limited(CSAP)	46.34 ▲ 3.23 (7.49%)
Feroze 1888 / Jul 5 Feroze1888 Mills Limited(FML)	74.64 ▲ 5.20 (7.49%)

Stock	Price
Shaheen Ins. / Jul 5 Shaheen Insurance Company Limited(SHNI)	3.00 ▲ -0.60 (-16.67%)
Dawood Equities / Jul 5 Dawood Equities Limited(DEL)	6.90 ▲ -0.61 (-8.12%)
Bhanero Tex. / Jul 5 Bhanero Textile Mills Limited(BHAT)	1355.13 ▲ -109.87 (-7.50%)
K.S.B.Pumps / Jul 5 KSB Pumps Company Limited(KSBP)	141.34 ▲ -11.46 (-7.50%)
Punjab Oil / Jul 5 Punjab Oil Mills Limited(POML)	172.97 ▲ -14.02 (-7.50%)
Tandlianwala Sugar / Jul 5 Tandlianwala Sugar Mills Limited(TSML)	123.95 ▲ -10.05 (-7.50%)
Zahid Jee Tex. / Jul 5 Zahidjee Textile Mills Limited(ZAHID)	24.79 ▲ -2.01 (-7.50%)
Universal Network / Jul 5 Universal Network Systems Limited(GEMUNSL)	45.70 ▲ -3.70 (-7.49%)
J.K.Spinning / Jul 5 J.K. Spinning Mills Limited(JKSM)	51.74 ▲ -4.19 (-7.49%)
Shams Textile / Jul 5 Shams Textile Mills Limited(STML)	43.85 ▲ -3.55 (-7.49%)

Stock	Volume
Maple Leaf / Jul 5 Maple Leaf Cement Factory Limited(MLCF)	6,468,031 ▼ 0.00
WorldCall Telecom / Jul 5 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	4,711,000 ▼ 0.00
Fauji Cement / Jul 5 Fauji Cement Company Limited(FCCL)	4,182,000 ▼ 0.00
Pak Refinery / Jul 5 Pakistan Refinery Limited(PRL)	3,525,892 ▼ 0.00
Lotte Chemical / Jul 5 Lotte Chemical Pakistan Limited(LOTCHEM)	3,196,842 ▼ 0.00
TPL Properties / Jul 5 TPL Properties Limited(TPLP)	3,086,511 ▼ 0.00
Cnergyico PK / Jul 5 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	2,789,493 ▼ 0.00
Sui North Gas / Jul 5 Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited(SNGP)	2,725,836 ▼ 0.00
G3 Technologies / Jul 5 G3 Technologies Limited(GTECH)	2,182,500 ▼ 0.00
Engro Polymer / Jul 5 Engro Polymer & Chemicals Limited(EPCL)	2,176,524 ▼ 0.00

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Forex
World
Commodity

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Jul 4	205.00
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Jul 4	204.80
USD to Japanese Yen / Jul 4	135.87
USD to Swiss Franc / Jul 4	0.96
Pound Sterling to USD / Jul 4	1.29
Euro to USD / Jul 4	1.04
UK LIBOR % / Jul 4	1.57

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Jul 4	3825.33
India Sensex / Jul 4	53234.77
Tokyo Nikkei / Jul 4	26153.81
Nasdaq / Jul 4	11127.84
Hang Seng / Jul 4	21830.35
FTSE 100 / Jul 4	7232.65
Dow Jones / Jul 4	31097.26
Germany DAX 30 / Jul 4	12773.38
France CAC40 / Jul 4	5954.65

Item	Value
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Jul 4	110.43
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Jul 4	16880.00
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Jul 4	118900.00
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Jul 4	1809.29
Cotton US¢/pound / Jul 4	97.48

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