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Federal Open Market Committee

Fed’s Kashkari says inflation is still too high across US economy

Published 21 Sep, 2026 04:53am

WASHINGTON: Minneapolis Federal Reserve President Neel Kashkari said on Sunday that inflation is too high across all...

Fed raises rates in search of 'timelier' drop in inflation, sees more tightening ahead

Published 17 Sep, 2026 04:22am

The rate increase was the first such move in three years and the first policy shift under the new Fed chief

Fed worried about stagnation of inflation expectations

Updated 17 Aug, 2026 07:00am

The economic information coming out of the United States in recent weeks shows some inconsistency that might not...

Fed dissenters sketch the case for a rate hike

Published 01 Aug, 2026 05:59am

WASHINGTON: Three Federal Reserve officials who dissented at this week’s policy meeting in favor of an interest rate...

Dollar eases as Fed decision in focus

Published 30 Jul, 2026 05:15am

NEW YORK: The US dollar edged down on Wednesday but stuck to familiar ranges against major currencies as investors...

S&P 500 and Nasdaq rise as bank earnings buoy sentiment

Published 15 Jul, 2026 02:14am

NEW YORK: The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq rose on Tuesday after softer-than-expected inflation data fueled hopes the...

Gold experiencing heightened volatility

Updated 13 Jul, 2026 05:37am

In a critical economic environment, the Federal Reserve has released the minutes from the June 16-17 Federal Open...

Gold drifts lower after Trump says deal with Iran ‘over’

Published 09 Jul, 2026 05:04am

NEW YORK: Gold prices fell on Wednesday as oil prices surged and inflation concerns intensified after US President...

Fed says committed to combatting ‘too high’ prices

Published 02 Jul, 2026 05:45am

WASHINGTON: US Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh said Wednesday the central bank was committed to fighting “too...

Dollar firms as markets await Fed decision

Published 18 Jun, 2026 05:37am

NEW YORK: The dollar edged higher on Wednesday ahead of the conclusion of the Federal Reserve’s two-day policy...

Finally, there’s light at the end of the tunnel

Published 15 Jun, 2026 02:32am

Optimism regarding the potential for a peace agreement between the United States and Iran has increased in the...

Dollar falls from highs

Published 09 Jun, 2026 04:58am

NEW YORK: The dollar pulled back on Monday from its highest level in nearly two months, after Iran said its attacks...

Dollar climbs for fifth straight day

Published 16 May, 2026 02:29am

NEW YORK: The dollar gained for a fifth straight day on Friday and was poised for its largest weekly percentage rise...

Open market rates of foreign currencies

Published 07 May, 2026 02:13am

KARACHI: Open market rates of foreign currencies supplied by the Forex Association of Pakistan on Wednesday (May 06,...

US Attorney says Fed IG’s findings will dictate future of her Powell probe

Published 04 May, 2026 05:20am

WASHINGTON: The prosecutor who dropped the criminal investigation launched by President Donald Trump’s...

Changes in global economic environment also unfavourable for gold

Updated 04 May, 2026 05:53am

As the geopolitical crisis remains unresolved and appears increasingly complicated, necessitating greater clarity...

Dollar firms as markets weigh Iran war

Published 29 Apr, 2026 05:57am

NEW YORK: The dollar strengthened on Tuesday as risk-off sentiment driven by the Iran war outweighed a brief yen...

UK progressing at reasonable speed

Updated 16 Feb, 2026 05:39am

Last week, two significant economic indicators from the US were published. The jobs report exceeded expectations,...

Fed holds rates steady, sees 'elevated' inflation and stabilizing job market

Updated 29 Jan, 2026 06:37am

Economic activity has been expanding at a solid pace,” Fed policymakers said

Trump’s WEF speech eases some tensions

Updated 26 Jan, 2026 06:58am

Last week, Greenland was the center of attention in the global financial markets. However, Donald Trump’s appearance...

Wall Street Week Ahead: Fed, big earnings week loom for markets as global tensions muddy outlook

Published 26 Jan, 2026 06:04am

NEW YORK: Investors who have been consumed by geopolitical turmoil to start the year may switch focus in the coming...

Dollar strengthens before Fed minutes

Published 31 Dec, 2025 05:54am

NEW YORK: The dollar advanced on Tuesday ahead of the release of minutes from the Federal Reserve’s December...

Gold up as US unemployment rate rises in Nov

Published 17 Dec, 2025 06:12am

NEW YORK: Gold prices rose on Tuesday as investors analyzed a US jobs report that showed the unemployment rate rose...

Dollar retreats ahead of Fed decision

Published 11 Dec, 2025 03:26am

NEW YORK: The US dollar weakened on Wednesday, erasing two days of gains, as investors trimmed positions in...

Gold slips ahead of Fed’s rate decision

Published 11 Dec, 2025 03:25am

NEW YORK: Gold prices edged lower on Wednesday as investors booked profits ahead of the US Federal Reserve’s...

Divided Fed lowers rates, signals pause and one 2026 cut as growth rebounds

Published 11 Dec, 2025 12:38am

WASHINGTON: The U.S. Federal Reserve cut interest rates on Wednesday in another divided vote, but signaled it will...

The Fed’s ripple effect: how rising US rates affect crypto

Published 22 Oct, 2025 06:29pm

Connecting Federal Reserve policy to crypto market moves

Gold continues to rise at an exceptionally rapid rate

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Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Sep 29	277.32
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Sep 29	277.12
USD to Japanese Yen / Sep 30	157.03
USD to Swiss Franc / Sep 30	0.83
Pound Sterling to USD / Sep 30	1.32
Euro to USD / Sep 30	1.13
SOFR % / Sep 28	3.90

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Sep 29	7,670.84
Nasdaq / Sep 29	26,797.54
Dow Jones / Sep 29	51,349.92
India Sensex / Sep 30	72,729.39
Tokyo Nikkei / Sep 30	66,728.56
Hang Seng / Sep 30	24,534.37
FTSE 100 / Sep 30	10,714.17
Germany DAX 30 / Sep 30	25,546.29
France CAC40 / Sep 30	8,055.71

Item	Value
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Sep 29	18,780
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Sep 29	374,945
Petrol/Litre / Sep 30	387.54
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Sep 30	89.69
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Sep 30	4,309.98
Diesel/Litre / Sep 30	402.24
Cotton US¢/pound / Sep 30	79.18

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
Colony Tex.Mills Ltd / Sep 30 Colony Textile Mills Limited(CTM)	7.26 ▲ 1 (15.97%)
Kohinoor Spinning / Sep 30 Kohinoor Spinning Mills Limited(KOSM)	5.73 ▲ 0.77 (15.52%)
Lse Spac-I Ltd. / Sep 30 Lse Spac-I Limited(SPAC1)	20.41 ▲ 1.86 (10.03%)
Tri-Star Mutual / Sep 30 Tri-Star Mutual Fund Limited(TSMF)	16.57 ▲ 1.51 (10.03%)
Sindh Modaraba / Sep 30 Sindh Modaraba(SINDM)	33.28 ▲ 3.03 (10.02%)
Ghazi Fabrics / Sep 30 Ghazi Fabrics International Limited(GFIL)	26.38 ▲ 2.4 (10.01%)
Asim Textile / Sep 30 Asim Textile Mills Limited(ASTM)	113.96 ▲ 10.36 (10%)
Dadex Eternit / Sep 30 Dadex Eternit Limited(DADX)	150.32 ▲ 13.67 (10%)
First Punjab Modaraba / Sep 30 First Punjab Modaraba(FPJM)	29.04 ▲ 2.64 (10%)
Oilboy Energy / Sep 30 Oilboy Energy Limited(OBOY)	18.59 ▲ 1.69 (10%)

Stock	Price
Ashfaq Textile / Sep 30 Ashfaq Textile Mills Limited(ASHT)	50.57 ▼ -5.62 (-10%)
Ghani Chemworld Limited(PRS) / Sep 30 Ghani Chemworld Limited(PRS)(GCWLPRS)	118.83 ▼ -13.16 (-9.97%)
Burj Clean Energy Modaraba / Sep 30 Burj Clean Energy Modaraba(GEM)(GEMBCEM)	11.25 ▼ -1.15 (-9.27%)
The Thal Ind.Corp. / Sep 30 The Thal Industries Corporation Limited(TICL)	918.13 ▼ -92.07 (-9.11%)
Pakistan Services / Sep 30 Pakistan Services Limited(PSEL)	1,019.63 ▼ -99.15 (-8.86%)
Mandviwala / Sep 30 Mandviwala Mauser Plastic Industries(MWMP)	77.07 ▼ -7.14 (-8.48%)
S.G.Power / Sep 30 S.G. Power Limited(SGPL)	23.41 ▼ -1.84 (-7.29%)
D.M. Corporation / Sep 30 D.M. Corporation Limited(DMC)	165.33 ▼ -11.63 (-6.57%)
Cordoba Logistics / Sep 30 Cordoba Logistics & Ventures Limited(CLVL)	28.32 ▼ -1.94 (-6.41%)
EMCO Industries / Sep 30 Emco Industries Limited(EMCO)	32.10 ▼ -1.93 (-5.67%)

Stock	Volume
Pak Int.Bulk / Sep 30 Pakistan International Bulk Terminal(PIBTL)	73,446,994 ▲ 0.11
Kohinoor Spinning / Sep 30 Kohinoor Spinning Mills Limited(KOSM)	58,387,095 ▲ 0.77
Tasdeeq Info. Serv. / Sep 30 Tasdeeq Information Services Limited(TISL)	50,882,891 ▼ -0.09
Cnergyico PK / Sep 30 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	28,308,841 ▲ 0.03
D.S. Ind. Ltd. / Sep 30 D.S. Industries Limited(DSIL)	21,823,804 ▲ 1.27
Arif Habib Corp / Sep 30 Arif Habib Corporation Limited(AHCL)	17,873,579 ▲ 0.1
Pak Refinery / Sep 30 Pakistan Refinery Limited(PRL)	17,817,038 ▲ 0.45
WorldCall Telecom / Sep 30 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	17,431,935 ▼ -0.01
S.G.Power / Sep 30 S.G. Power Limited(SGPL)	16,575,953 ▼ -1.84
F. Nat.Equities / Sep 30 First National Equities Limited(FNEL)	14,238,200 ▲ 0

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