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Canadian dollar loses ground against broadly stronger greenback

Canadian dollar weakens 0.3% against the greenback.
Loonie trades in a range of 1.2777 to 1.2824.
Price of US oil rises 0.6%.
Canadian bond yields rise across a steeper curve.

Published 04 Feb, 2021 09:27pm

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Dollar gains on euro, yen while pound rebounds

The US dollar index rose 0.48% in New York morning trading to 91.507, its highest level in two months and up 1.7% for the year.

Updated 04 Feb, 2021 11:31pm

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Mexican peso leads Latam losses on power reform hiccup

Latam currencies fall on dollar buying.
Colombian peso hit by weak c.bank outlook.

Published 04 Feb, 2021 09:14pm

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Dollar rebound slows as FX markets hover near thresholds

The euro hung just above a two-month low of $1.20 as the yen spent a second day around 105.
The dollar is up 1.3% this year as investors look to a widening disparity between the strength of the US and European pandemic recoveries.

Published 03 Feb, 2021 09:44pm

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South African rand firms as investors chase higher yields

South Africa has enjoyed slightly better bond investment inflows than other emerging markets, largely a function of the high yield on offer.
Sentiment has also been buoyed by South Africa receiving its first COVID-19 vaccines this week as it eases lockdown restrictions.

Published 03 Feb, 2021 09:12pm

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Nigeria naira hits record intra-day low on spot market

The futures market for five-year settlement hit a record low of 613.69 naira per dollar while the futures contract with three weeks to maturity eased to 405.13 per dollar.

Published 01 Feb, 2021 08:53pm

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Swiss franc drops to 2-month low, dollar bounces to 2-week high

The Japanese yen weakened to a fresh 11-week low of 104.95 yen per dollar.
The Swiss franc broke lower from recent ranges to drop more than half a percent to its lowest against the buck since Dec. 2, at 0.8964 francs per dollar.

Published 01 Feb, 2021 07:14pm

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Canadian dollar rallies as economy grows faster than anticipated

Canadian dollar strengthens 0.5% against the greenback.
Canada's economy grows by 0.7% in November.
Price of US oil rises nearly 1%.
Canadian bond yields rise across a steeper curve.

Published 29 Jan, 2021 08:37pm

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Dollar drops in choppy trading, investors rebalance for month-end

There's such a tug of war right now between the longer-term momentum_and the shorter-term term phenomenon of maybe a dollar short squeeze.
The dollar index against a basket of currencies is up 0.50% this month after falling more than 6% last year. It was last down 0.22% on the day at 90.46.

Published 28 Jan, 2021 09:28pm

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Sterling eases off recent highs as vaccine optimism fades

In this environment, everything is pointing towards refuge in the dollar, even if the moves are marginal in today's trading session.
The pound is not sheltered from this strong USD environment, despite the UK's aggressive rate of vaccine distribution, although it remains relatively robust against other G10 peers.

Published 28 Jan, 2021 08:58pm

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Rebound in risk sentiment pulls sterling higher

*The pound fell in early trade after risk sentiment ebbed overnight in US and Asian markets. * sterling was up 0.3% against the dollar at $1.3720 and was also up 0.3% against the euro, at 88.60 pence.

Published 26 Jan, 2021 08:55pm

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Dollar steadies; euro hurt by vaccine delays and German business morale slump

It then recovered some losses after European markets opened, and was at 90.224 against a basket of currencies.
For now at least, the optimism that we're hoping for has been somewhat delayed and that has taken a little bit of steam out of the euro.

Published 25 Jan, 2021 06:30pm

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Dollar edges up after 3-day losing streak as risk rally pauses

Dollar pares gains after upbeat US data.
Aussie and Kiwi dollar fall.
Dollar gains vs yen after dour Japanese data.

Published 22 Jan, 2021 09:21pm

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Canadian dollar pares weekly gain as oil and stocks slide

Canadian dollar weakens 0.5% against the greenback.
Canadian retail sales jump by 1.3% in November.
Price of US oil falls 2.4%.
Canadian bond yields ease across a flatter curve.

Published 22 Jan, 2021 09:07pm

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Latam FX falls as dollar rises, Brazil real lags peers for the week

Brazilian real set for weekly losses of 2%.
Dollar gains for the first time in four days.
Chilean peso outperforms Latam peers for the week.

Published 22 Jan, 2021 08:33pm

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Rouble slumps towards 75 vs dollar as geopolitical risks wipe out recovery

The rouble was 1.2% weaker against the dollar at 74.78, earlier slipping to 74.9975.
Some investors were also taking profits after an emerging market currency rally this week, driven by hopes of a $1.9 trillion U.S fiscal stimulus package.

Published 22 Jan, 2021 06:49pm

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Dollar inches up after three-day losing streak; risk currencies fall

The dollar index was still on track for its biggest weekly loss since mid-December.
The Australian dollar fell after disappointing retail sales data, but was still set for a weekly rise.

Published 22 Jan, 2021 05:55pm

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Dollar rises as growth worries weigh on euro

Euro 0.2% lower to dollar.
Commodity currencies rise.
Sterling stronger on the day.

Published 20 Jan, 2021 09:42pm

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Russian rouble edges up on US stimulus hopes, rising oil

The rouble had pared early gains and was 0.2% stronger against the dollar at 73.57. It had gained 0.2% to trade at 89.12 versus the euro.
Yellen, at her confirmation hearing on Tuesday, said the benefits of a big stimulus package were greater than the expense of a higher debt burden.

Published 20 Jan, 2021 06:32pm

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Sterling rises above $1.37 for first time since 2018; UK inflation rises

The dollar weakened against major currencies for the third straight session.
Versus the euro, the pound hit a five-month high of 88.38 pence per euro, before easing to 88.51.

Published 20 Jan, 2021 06:09pm

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Latam currencies rise ahead of Yellen speech

Brazilian real outperforms Latam peers.
Investors await Yellen speech at 10 a.m. ET.
Mexican economy likely shrank 5.4% y/y in Dec.

Published 19 Jan, 2021 10:03pm

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Dollar slides as investors look to Yellen comments on stimulus

Dollar weakens vs most currencies.
Yellen to testify at Senate Finance Committee.
Euro, Aussie dollar gain.

Published 19 Jan, 2021 10:01pm

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Sterling slips against euro, analysts see gains

The dollar dropped, giving sterling a lift of 0.2% to $1.3617.
Against the euro, which strengthened on the weakening dollar, sterling fell 0.2% to 89.06 pence.

Updated 19 Jan, 2021 11:14pm

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Russian rouble recovers after sell-off led by sanction risk

Risk of sanctions linked to the arrest of Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny upon his return to Russia for the first time since being poisoned last summer hit the rouble on Monday.
Rouble was 0.3% stronger against the dollar at 73.75 and was flat against the euro, trading at 89.45.

Published 19 Jan, 2021 05:39pm

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Dollar at 1-month highs as markets eye Biden's FX policy; euro slips

With US markets shut for a holiday on Monday and Joe Biden set to be inaugurated as the next US president on Wednesday.
"I would expect differences in fiscal stimulus to be a driving force for relative performance of currencies this year as it is directly linked to the economic recovery story.

Published 18 Jan, 2021 04:48pm

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Pound knocked by sour market mood, but set for weekly gain

Sterling was still on track for its best week against the euro since early April.
the pound touched an almost two-month high against the euro, after data showed Britain's economy shrank 2.6% in November.

Published 15 Jan, 2021 09:13pm

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Canadian dollar slides as Chinese lockdowns weigh on sentiment

Canadian dollar falls 0.7% against the greenback.
Price of US oil decreases 1.6%.
Canadian home sales rise 7.2% in December from November.
Canadian bond yields ease across much of a flatter curve.

Published 15 Jan, 2021 08:56pm

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Dollar rises for second day as markets look to Biden's stimulus plan

Biden to give details of 'trillions' in spending Thursday.
Bitcoin rises, eyeing $40,000 again.

Published 14 Jan, 2021 08:18pm

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Kenya shilling seen easing next week, Tanzania's stable

Kenya's shilling is expected to weaken, undermined by increased dollar demand from various sectors, and little inflows.
"The pressure remains. Banks are generally short (of dollars)."

Published 14 Jan, 2021 08:08pm

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Dollar holds gains as markets await Biden's stimulus plan

Biden to give details of "trillions" in spending Thursday.
Many analysts still expect dollar to resume declines.

Published 14 Jan, 2021 08:05pm

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Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / Jan 29 786 Investments Limited(786)	4.70 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / Jan 29 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	377 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / Jan 29 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / Jan 29 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / Jan 29 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	2.07 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / Jan 29 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	65 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / Jan 29 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	348.44 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / Jan 29 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / Jan 29 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	6.72 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Attock Cement / Jan 29 Attock Cement Pakistan Limited(ACPL)	55.56 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / Jan 29 786 Investments Limited(786)	4.70 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / Jan 29 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	377 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / Jan 29 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / Jan 29 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / Jan 29 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	2.07 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / Jan 29 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	65 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / Jan 29 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	348.44 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / Jan 29 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / Jan 29 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	6.72 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Attock Cement / Jan 29 Attock Cement Pakistan Limited(ACPL)	55.56 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Volume
Pak Refinery / Jan 29 Pakistan Refinery Limited(PRL)	14,225,354 ▼ 0.00
Cnergyico PK / Jan 29 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	13,167,971 ▼ 0.00
Fauji Foods Ltd / Jan 29 Fauji Foods Limited(FFL)	12,526,831 ▼ 0.00
WorldCall Telecom / Jan 29 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	9,891,019 ▼ 0.00
K-Electric Ltd. / Jan 29 K-Electric Limited(KEL)	9,686,092 ▼ 0.00
Hub Power Co. / Jan 29 The Hub Power Company Limited(HUBC)	8,819,700 ▼ 0.00
Habib Bank / Jan 29 Habib Bank Limited(HBL)	8,556,359 ▼ 0.00
Engro Polymer / Jan 29 Engro Polymer & Chemicals Limited(EPCL)	6,713,796 ▼ 0.00
Maple Leaf Cement / Jan 29 Maple Leaf Cement Factory Limited(MLCF)	5,509,833 ▼ 0.00
Lotte Chemical / Jan 29 Lotte Chemical Pakistan Limited(LOTCHEM)	5,393,473 ▼ 0.00

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