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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 / Jul 29	278.02
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Jul 29	277.82
USD to Japanese Yen / Jul 29	163.44
USD to Swiss Franc / Jul 29	0.81
Pound Sterling to USD / Jul 29	1.34
Euro to USD / Jul 29	1.15
SOFR % / Jul 29	3.64

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Jul 29	7,316.15
India Sensex / Jul 29	77,654.60
Tokyo Nikkei / Jul 29	61,434.19
Nasdaq / Jul 29	24,442.94
Hang Seng / Jul 29	25,807.92
FTSE 100 / Jul 29	10,908.41
Dow Jones / Jul 29	51,594.14
Germany DAX 30 / Jul 29	25,460.48
France CAC40 / Jul 29	8,408.27

Item	Value
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Jul 29	84.36
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Jul 29	18,480
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Jul 29	365,600
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Jul 29	4,091.16
Cotton US¢/pound / Jul 29	79.53
Petrol/Litre / Jul 30	335.06
Diesel/Litre / Jul 30	390.62

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
Prosperity Weav / Jul 30 Prosperity Weaving Mills Limited(PRWM)	74.86 ▲ 6.81 (10.01%)
Trust Mod. / Jul 30 Trust Modaraba(TRSM)	21.99 ▲ 2 (10.01%)
Aisha Steel(ConPS) / Jul 30 Aisha Steel(ConPS)(ASLPS)	35.42 ▲ 3.22 (10%)
Suraj Cotton / Jul 30 Suraj Cotton Mills Limited(SURC)	167 ▲ 15.18 (10%)
Nets Internat.Comm. / Jul 30 Nets International Communication Limited(GEMNETS)	25.85 ▲ 2.35 (10%)
Asim Textile / Jul 30 Asim Textile Mills Limited(ASTM)	34.89 ▲ 3.17 (9.99%)
Shams Textile / Jul 30 Shams Textile Mills Limited(STML)	54.80 ▲ 4.79 (9.58%)
Redco Textile / Jul 30 Redco Textiles Limited(REDCO)	32.85 ▲ 2.85 (9.5%)
Elahi Cotton / Jul 30 Elahi Cotton Mills Limited(ELCM)	244 ▲ 19.74 (8.8%)
Sally Textile / Jul 30 Sally Textile Mills Limited(SLYT)	17.79 ▲ 1.29 (7.82%)

Stock	Price
Dadabhoy Cement / Jul 30 Dadabhoy Cement Industries Limited(DBCI)	22.67 ▼ -2.52 (-10%)
Fateh Ind. / Jul 30 Fateh Industries Limited(FIL)	322.01 ▼ -31.27 (-8.85%)
Apna Microfin. / Jul 30 Apna Microfinance Bank Limited(AMBL)	21.06 ▼ -2.02 (-8.75%)
Pakistan Credit Rating Agency / Jul 30 The Pakistan Credit Rating Agency Ltd(GEMPACRA)	30 ▼ -2.52 (-7.75%)
Khairpur Sug. / Jul 30 Khairpur Sugar Mills Limited(KPUS)	1,115 ▼ -88.44 (-7.35%)
JS Investments / Jul 30 JS Investments Limited(JSIL)	42.81 ▼ -3.02 (-6.59%)
Ellcot Spinning / Jul 30 Ellcot Spinning Mills Limited(ELSM)	151.10 ▼ -10.29 (-6.38%)
Crescent Fib. / Jul 30 Crescent Fibres Limited(CFL)	54.65 ▼ -3.7 (-6.34%)
Escorts Bank / Jul 30 Escorts Investment Bank Limited(ESBL)	11.11 ▼ -0.6 (-5.12%)
Chashma / Jul 30 Chashma Sugar Mills Limited(CHAS)	86.25 ▼ -4.43 (-4.89%)

Stock	Volume
Trust Sec.& Brok. / Jul 30 Trust Securities & Brokerage Limited(TSBL)	42,301,605 ▼ -0.04
Pak Int.Bulk / Jul 30 Pakistan International Bulk Terminal(PIBTL)	12,167,143 ▲ 0.57
Oilboy Energy / Jul 30 Oilboy Energy Limited(OBOY)	5,724,878 ▲ 1.01
Cnergyico PK / Jul 30 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	4,585,831 ▼ -0.01
Dadabhoy Cement / Jul 30 Dadabhoy Cement Industries Limited(DBCI)	4,292,773 ▼ -2.52
Siddiqsons Tin / Jul 30 Siddiqsons Tin Plate Limited(STPL)	3,164,497 ▼ -0.43
Maple Leaf Cement / Jul 30 Maple Leaf Cement Factory Limited(MLCF)	3,003,041 ▲ 0.47
Pak Stock Exchange / Jul 30 Pakistan Stock Exchange Limited(PSX)	2,857,514 ▲ 1.12
Pak Refinery / Jul 30 Pakistan Refinery Limited(PRL)	2,374,314 ▲ 0.03
Trust Mod. / Jul 30 Trust Modaraba(TRSM)	2,357,364 ▲ 2

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