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Gold: a cautiously bearish outlook

Updated 02 Nov, 2026 06:19am

This week, all attention will be on the midterm US elections, which might not significantly influence the short-term...

Oil price hike poses challenges for Fed policymakers

Updated 26 Oct, 2026 06:42am

The main event in the financial sector last week was the drop in 10-year US Treasury yields, which fell beneath the...

Gold has limited opportunity to retain its safe haven status

Published 19 Oct, 2026 02:10am

As core inflation has surpassed expectations, recent data from the United States suggests that inflationary...

Currency markets subdued as oil shock lifts global yields; ECB, US inflation eyed

Published 10 Sep, 2026 08:22am

The dollar index , which measures the greenback against a basket of currencies, was last traded at 98.81, inching away from a three-week low

Latam equities slip as US jobs data revives Fed rate-hike bets

Published 07 Sep, 2026 04:49am

BRASILIA: Most Latin American stocks eased on Friday as a stronger-than-expected US jobs report increased...

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...

Gold slips as US dollar regains footing

Published 02 Aug, 2026 04:02am

NEW YORK: Gold dropped more than 1percent on Friday as the US dollar regained footing, but was still on track to...

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...

Fed holds rates steady; three policymakers dissent in favor of a hike

Updated 29 Jul, 2026 11:22pm

Widely expected decision to leave the benchmark interest rate in the 3.50%-3.75% range

Gold firms on softer dollar; Fed outlook in focus

Published 23 Jul, 2026 05:26am

NEW YORK: Gold rose to its highest level in two weeks on Wednesday, buoyed by a softer dollar and technical buying,...

Gold likely to see another week of volatility

Updated 06 Jul, 2026 04:42am

The decline in US nonfarm payrolls (NFP) to 57,000, compared to the expected 114,000, along with a notable downward...

Asian stocks fall to two-week low

Published 29 Jun, 2026 02:36am

BENGALURU: Asian stocks slipped on Friday to their lowest point in two weeks, as Apple’s price hikes soured tech...

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...

Dollar holds firm

Published 08 Apr, 2026 06:57am

NEW YORK: The US dollar was not far from its highest levels in almost 11 months on Tuesday with investors pausing...

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,...

Rising oil prices constitute an important factor to consider

Updated 02 Feb, 2026 06:49am

The announcement regarding the replacement of Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell has now been made public....

OPINION: Gold heading for a choppy ride

Updated 05 Jan, 2026 07:24am

Recently, global financial market activity has been sluggish due to the year-end holiday season, which typically...

Wall Street Week Ahead: Fed’s internal split puts spotlight on Powell’s rate guidance, dissents

Published 08 Dec, 2025 02:51am

NEW YORK: The Federal Reserve meeting next week is expected to be one of its most contentious in years, and ...

Financial markets uncertain about future

Published 17 Nov, 2025 06:35am

The prolonged US government shutdown lasting 43 days has finally come to an end, likely providing some relief to...

Gold continues to rise at an exceptionally rapid rate

Updated 13 Oct, 2025 07:56am

The minutes from the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting held on September 16-17, which were released last...

Gold: upward trend likely to persist

Updated 22 Sep, 2025 07:47am

The Federal Reserve initiated its first action of the year by reducing interest rates by 25 basis points, which was...

Dollar extends post-FOMC rebound

Updated 20 Sep, 2025 08:24am

NEW YORK: The US dollar rose on Friday, extending its rebound against most major currencies, as traders reassessed...

Fed poised for first rate cut of 2025

Published 15 Sep, 2025 05:59am

WASHINGTON: The US Federal Reserve is widely expected to make its first interest rate cut of the year at its policy...

Several factors bolstering gold’s appeal

Updated 08 Sep, 2025 07:08am

US non-farm payroll figures dropped significantly in August, indicating a slowdown in the economy. Contrary to...

Gold expected to continue its upward trend

Published 25 Aug, 2025 06:11am

The market remains uncertain regarding the timing of a US interest rate cut, with participants closely monitoring ...

Economic reports do little to uplift global equity markets

Updated 04 Aug, 2025 06:56am

The US Non-Farm Payroll (NFP) faced a significant decline in July, reporting 73,000 jobs added, well below the...

Market stays concentrated on unresolved tariff issues

Updated 14 Jul, 2025 07:28am

The recent minutes from the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting held on June 17-18 revealed a range of...

Gold still faces downside risks

Updated 05 May, 2025 08:06am

Last week, the global financial markets displayed some stability following a reduction in tariff tensions between ...

All eyes on the Fed’s interest rate decision

Published 17 Mar, 2025 06:43am

This week, the market will be closely monitoring the Federal Reserve’s interest rate decision, which is set to be...

Dollar eases after US data

Published 01 Nov, 2024 06:51am

NEW YORK: The dollar eased broadly on Thursday after US data suggested upward price pressures continue to ease,...

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Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Nov 13	276.80 ▼ -0.01
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Nov 13	276.60 ▼ -0.01
USD to Japanese Yen / Nov 13	159.71 ▼ -0.21
USD to Swiss Franc / Nov 13	0.84 ▲ 0.003
Pound Sterling to USD / Nov 13	1.32 ▼ -0.0022
Euro to USD / Nov 13	1.10 ▼ -0.0036
SOFR % / Nov 12	3.90 ▲ 0.01

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Nov 13	7,561.67
India Sensex / Nov 13	81,592.45
Tokyo Nikkei / Nov 13	61,142.35
Nasdaq / Nov 13	25,136.27
Hang Seng / Nov 13	23,637.60
FTSE 100 / Nov 13	10,902.56
Dow Jones / Nov 13	52,347.55
Germany DAX 30 / Nov 13	26,749.95
France CAC40 / Nov 13	8,368.91

Item	Value
Petrol/Litre / Nov 15	330
Diesel/Litre / Nov 15	360
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Nov 13	88.56
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Nov 13	18,080
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Nov 13	352,911
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Nov 13	3,884.49
Cotton US¢/pound / Nov 13	82.61

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
Yousuf Weaving / Nov 13 Yousaf Weaving Mills Limited(YOUW)	6.07 ▲ 1 (19.72%)
Dewan Sugar / Nov 13 Dewan Sugar Mills Limited(DWSM)	8.77 ▲ 1 (12.87%)
LSE Financial Serv. / Nov 13 LSE Financial Services Limited(LSEFSL)	2.64 ▲ 0.28 (11.86%)
Shabbir Tiles / Nov 13 Shabbir Tiles & Ceramics Limited(STCL)	10.10 ▲ 1 (10.99%)
WorldCall Telecom / Nov 13 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	1.38 ▲ 0.13 (10.4%)
Pervez Ahmed Consultancy / Nov 13 Pervez Ahmed Consultancy Services Ltd.(PASL)	12.06 ▲ 1.1 (10.04%)
Unicap Modaraba / Nov 13 Unicap Modaraba(UCAPM)	22.84 ▲ 2.08 (10.02%)
Leather Up Ltd. / Nov 13 Leather Up Limited(LEUL)	82.90 ▲ 7.54 (10.01%)
Ningbo Green Light / Nov 13 Ningbo Green Light Energy Limited(NGLEL)	16.48 ▲ 1.5 (10.01%)
Zuma Resources / Nov 13 Zuma Resources Limited(ZUMA)	33.75 ▲ 3.07 (10.01%)

Stock	Price
Arpak Int. / Nov 13 Arpak International Investments Ltd.(ARPAK)	124.84 ▼ -13.87 (-10%)
First AL-Noor Mod. / Nov 13 First Al-Noor Modaraba(FANM)	12.64 ▼ -1.36 (-9.71%)
Shadman Cotton / Nov 13 Shadman Cotton Mills Limited(SHCM)	69.87 ▼ -6.73 (-8.79%)
Fateh Sports / Nov 13 Fateh Sports Wear Limited(FSWL)	193.60 ▼ -16.58 (-7.89%)
Asim Textile / Nov 13 Asim Textile Mills Limited(ASTM)	62.73 ▼ -4.34 (-6.47%)
D.M. Corporation / Nov 13 D.M. Corporation Limited(DMC)	151.06 ▼ -9.64 (-6%)
Bhanero Textile / Nov 13 Bhanero Textile Mills Limited(BHAT)	1,207.41 ▼ -76.42 (-5.95%)
Hira Textile / Nov 13 Hira Textile Mills Limited(HIRAT)	4.01 ▼ -0.24 (-5.65%)
J.A.Textile / Nov 13 J.A. Textile Mills Limited(JATM)	73.72 ▼ -4.26 (-5.46%)
AN Textile Mills / Nov 13 AN Textile Mills Limited(ANTM)	58.55 ▼ -3.21 (-5.2%)

Stock	Volume
WorldCall Telecom / Nov 13 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	303,195,710 ▲ 0.13
Kohinoor Spinning / Nov 13 Kohinoor Spinning Mills Limited(KOSM)	59,505,118 ▲ 0.34
LSE Financial Serv. / Nov 13 LSE Financial Services Limited(LSEFSL)	46,791,082 ▲ 0.28
Dost Steels Ltd. / Nov 13 Dost Steels Limited(DSL)	43,180,738 ▲ 0.37
TPL Properties / Nov 13 TPL Properties Limited(TPLP)	32,746,701 ▲ 0.48
Tasdeeq Info. Serv. / Nov 13 Tasdeeq Information Services Limited(TISL)	27,571,943 ▲ 0.05
F. Nat.Equities / Nov 13 First National Equities Limited(FNEL)	24,996,122 ▲ 0.01
Yousuf Weaving / Nov 13 Yousaf Weaving Mills Limited(YOUW)	24,965,743 ▲ 1
Cnergyico PK / Nov 13 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	22,527,745 ▲ 0.14
Dar-es-Salaam / Nov 13 Dar-es-Salaam Textile Mills Limited(DSML)	21,467,835 ▲ 0.82

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