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ECB's Schnabel says euro zone can escape low-inflation era

The ECB has missed its goal of keeping price growth "below but close to 2%" for a decade despite massive money printing, negative rates on deposits and subsidised loans to banks.

Published 03 Jul, 2021 07:54pm

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Euro zone bond yields fall after economic data

Inflation in the 19 countries sharing the euro slipped to 1.9% in June from 2.0% in May, in line with forecasts in a Reuters poll and right on the ECB's target of "below but close to 2%".

Updated 30 Jun, 2021 07:45pm

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Euro zone government bonds steady as inflation expectations hit three month low

Germany's 10-year Bund yield edged slightly higher, and stood at -0.197%.
Spain and Italy's 10-year yields were flat while France's was around 2 bps lower .

Published 21 Jun, 2021 05:34pm

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Greece follows Italy with bond sale ahead of ECB

"It is clear that the market is pricing in the extension of the ECB's accelerated asset purchase pace as a base case," ING analysts told clients.

Published 09 Jun, 2021 01:16pm

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Euro zone bond yields fall to early May lows ahead of ECB

Germany's 10-year Bund yield, which is closely correlated with Treasuries, fell nearly 3 basis points to -0.234%, the lowest since May 7, falling below lows hit after Friday's US jobs data.
The deal came as a test for euro zone rates before the ECB meeting, ING said.

Published 08 Jun, 2021 09:14pm

Markets

Euro zone bond yields edge lower ahead of ECB meeting, US data

Italy's 10-year government bond yields were flat at 0.918%.

Published 08 Jun, 2021 03:43pm

World

Euro zone business growth hits three-year high but ECB cautious

As the economy rebounds and confidence improves, some policymakers are making the case for the ECB to start giving up its emergency measures and revert to more traditional forms of stimulus.
"We are committed to preserving favourable financing conditions. It's far too early and it's actually unnecessary to debate longer-term issues," Lagarde said on Friday.

Published 21 May, 2021 08:31pm

World

Euro zone to rebound more strongly, borrowing curbs to stay on hold

The aggregate growth of the 19 countries sharing the euro currency is likely to be 4.3% this year and 4.4% in 2022, the European Union's executive arm said, revising upwards its forecast from February of 3.8% growth in both years.
The forecast brings the Commission closer to the International Monetary Fund, which last month said it expected 4.4% growth in the euro zone this year.

Published 12 May, 2021 05:13pm

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Negative-yielding euro zone debt pool lowest in almost a year

The end-April negative-yield bonds accounted for almost 60% of a total market worth roughly 8.9 trillion euros, the lowest share since May last year.
Germany's benchmark 10-year Bund yield was last trading at -0.23%. Last week it rose almost 6 basis points in its biggest weekly rise in more than two months.

Published 04 May, 2021 06:39pm

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Euro zone yields track US Treasuries lower, eyes on the ECB

Despite concerns about the ECB's possible exit from the purchase programme, "prospects for the periphery are improving near-term.

Published 22 Apr, 2021 01:06pm

Markets

Euro zone bonds calm down as markets focus on Powell

Bets that US stimulus would boost inflation and growth pushed government bonds worldwide to their worst performance in years in February. Central banks so far have appeared relatively sanguine about the rise in bond yields.
On Thursday, Germany's 10-year yield was down around 3 basis points at -317% at 1610 GMT, after rising 5 basis points on Wednesday.

Published 04 Mar, 2021 09:37pm

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North Macedonia hails low interest rate for its 7-year 700mn euro Eurobond

"The bond is aimed to repay the maturing public debt ... and soothe the effects of the coronavirus crisis," Besimi said at a news conference carried live on Facebook.
"This rate, compared with others in the region, shows that North Macedonia remains attractive for investors," he said, adding the demand had doubled the amount on offer.

Published 04 Mar, 2021 06:42pm

Markets

Euro zone bond yields jump as reflation trade bites

German, French, Dutch 10-yr bond yields highest since Sept.
German 30-Bund yield at 30-month high.

Published 15 Feb, 2021 05:57pm

World

Europe will need fiscal help into 2022: Lagarde

Lagarde also called on European Union leaders to kick start the bloc's 750 billion euro Next Generation EU spending package as some economic restrictions could remain in place until the second half of the year.

Updated 11 Feb, 2021 12:30am

Markets

Euro zone bond yields steady, Italy takes a breath after Draghi effect

Other euro zone markets were quiet, though Germany's 30-year borrowing costs briefly turned positive and euro zone forward inflation swaps extended their recent rise.
After Wednesday's rally, Italian BTPs are flat, with investors in a 'wait and see' mode waiting for further developments on the government crisis.

Published 04 Feb, 2021 07:10pm

Business & Finance

Euro zone bond yields steady as European Central Bank meeting looms

The benchmark German 10-year yield was down half a basis point on the day at -0.534%.

Published 21 Jan, 2021 02:55pm

Markets

Italian BTP yields jump on political uncertainty fears

Italy's 10-year bond yield was up 8.5 basis points at 0.629%, after hitting its highest since Dec. 2.
Some headlines are weighing heavily on Italian government bond prices. Market is worried about any development that could lead to a euro-sceptic policy in Italy.

Published 12 Jan, 2021 08:53pm

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Euro zone bond yields jump as risk-off mood grips markets

The market trend shifted abruptly in Europe as Wall Street opened and expectations of a multi-trillion-dollar stimulus plan lifted US 10-year notes yields to 1.134%.
Germany's 10-year Bond yield reversed earlier falls and rose to -0.491%, its highest in two months.

Published 11 Jan, 2021 09:48pm

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Euro zone bond yields dip, market torn between COVID-19 caution and reflation

The expectation of further fiscal stimulus in the US following the run-off elections result in Georgia, the removal of tail risk with a Brexit deal.
Germany's 10-year Bund yield was down 1 bps at -0.53% , off Friday's five-week highs at -0.51%.

Published 11 Jan, 2021 06:38pm

Business & Finance

Euro zone bond yields fall, ignoring US Treasuries

A recent rise in yields and inflation expectations has boosted the prospects of the US Federal Reserve's new monetary policy.
Germany's benchmark 10-year Bund yield fell 1 basis point to -0.524%.

Published 08 Jan, 2021 09:17pm

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Euro zone bond yields edged up, US politics in focus

Germany's 10-year Bund yield were up 0.1 basis points at -0.55%.

Published 07 Jan, 2021 04:49pm

Markets

Treasury yields soar, tech stocks crumble on possible Georgia 'blue sweep'

Democrats could win both races in key Georgia run-offs.
S&P500 futures down 1%, European shares up 0.87%.
Big tech regulation fears push Nasdaq futures down 2%.
US 10-year yield rises above 1%, highest since March.
US small-cap futures hit record highs.

Published 06 Jan, 2021 07:18pm

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

Markets

Bank of England set to wait for end to Brexit stand-off

The BoE's bond-buying programme is widely seen as its most likely weapon should it need to return to the stimulus pumps.

Published 17 Dec, 2020 10:55am

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Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Apr 26	278.58
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Apr 26	278.28
USD to Japanese Yen / Apr 26	156.17
USD to Swiss Franc / Apr 26	0.91
Pound Sterling to USD / Apr 26	1.25
Euro to USD / Apr 26	1.07

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Apr 25	5048.42
Nasdaq / Apr 25	15611.76
Dow Jones / Apr 25	38085.80
India Sensex / Apr 26	74171.68
Tokyo Nikkei / Apr 26	37934.72
Hang Seng / Apr 26	17626.75
FTSE 100 / Apr 26	8123.98
Germany DAX 30 / Apr 26	18016.27

Item	Value
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Apr 25	20535
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Apr 25	240900
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Apr 26	83.89
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Apr 26	2336.33
Cotton US¢/pound / Apr 26	81.15
Petrol/Litre / Apr 27	293.94

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / Apr 27 786 Investments Limited(786)	5 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / Apr 27 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	585 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / Apr 27 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / Apr 27 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / Apr 27 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	2.07 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / Apr 27 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	87.10 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / Apr 27 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	499.34 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / Apr 27 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / Apr 27 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	9.84 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / Apr 27 786 Investments Limited(786)	5 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / Apr 27 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	585 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / Apr 27 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / Apr 27 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / Apr 27 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	2.07 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / Apr 27 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	87.10 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / Apr 27 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	499.34 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / Apr 27 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / Apr 27 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	9.84 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Volume
P.I.A.C.(A) / Apr 27 Pakistan International Airlines Corp(PIAA)	47,200,500 ▲ 0.00
Cnergyico PK / Apr 27 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	29,719,327 ▲ 0.00
Pak Petroleum / Apr 27 Pakistan Petroleum Limited(PPL)	21,170,581 ▲ 0.00
Pak Refinery / Apr 27 Pakistan Refinery Limited(PRL)	16,965,134 ▲ 0.00
The Searle Co. / Apr 27 The Searle Company Limited(SEARL)	15,793,227 ▲ 0.00
P.T.C.L. / Apr 27 Pakistan Telecommunication Company Ltd(PTC)	15,054,641 ▲ 0.00
K-Electric Ltd. / Apr 27 K-Electric Limited(KEL)	14,145,556 ▲ 0.00
WorldCall Telecom / Apr 27 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	13,158,668 ▲ 0.00
Telecard Limited / Apr 27 Telecard Limited(TELE)	12,358,668 ▲ 0.00

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