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Latam FX subdued as dollar strengthens; Chilean peso tumbles

Chilean peso falls for third straight day.
Brazilian real steadies after previous session's surge.
Petrobras CEO denies claims of 'predatory' fuel pricing policy.

Published 13 Jan, 2021 08:40pm

Markets

Currencies nearly flat ahead of Polish central bank rate decision

The zloty was little changed, edging up 0.1% to 4.5245 per euro.
"Until the decision is published, volatility in the domestic market should remain limited," Bank Millenium wrote in a note.

Published 13 Jan, 2021 06:30pm

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Canadian dollar recovers from near 2-week low as oil climbs

Canadian dollar strengthens 0.2% against the greenback.
Loonie trades in a range of 1.2732 to 1.2791.
Price of US oil increases 1%.
Canada's 10-year yield touches its highest since March.

Published 12 Jan, 2021 08:42pm

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Canadian dollar falls by most in 7 months on pandemic lockdown fears

Canadian dollar weakens 1.1% against the greenback.
Loonie touches weakest level since Dec. 29 at 1.2835.
Price of US oil falls more than 1%.
Canada's 10-year yield touches nine-month high intraday.

Published 11 Jan, 2021 09:17pm

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Dollar extends rebound as US yields climb

US President-elect Joe Biden, who takes office on Jan. 20 with Democrats able to control both houses of Congress.
US government bond yields have logged big moves in recent sessions, with the Treasury yield curve experiencing a significant increase in yields in longer-dated bonds.

Published 11 Jan, 2021 08:57pm

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Euro falls to three-week lows as US yields climb

President-elect Joe Biden, who takes office on Jan. 20 with Democrats able to control both houses of Congress, has promised "trillions" in extra pandemic-relief spending.
As a result, the euro fell 0.5% to $1.2155, its lowest since Dec. 21, down nearly 2% from a high of $1.2349 last week.

Published 11 Jan, 2021 05:35pm

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Pound climbs against weaker euro, gains seen as temporary

Markets are pricing sub-zero rates from Britain's central bank as early as May 2021.
Euro-sterling remains above the 0.90 (pence) level as the build-up of rate cut expectations (following the third lockdown) offsets the positive effect of the UK-EU trade deal

Published 08 Jan, 2021 09:34pm

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Dollar retreats from weekly high after US jobs report

Dollar softens after weak payrolls report.
Additional fiscal stimulus expected.

Published 08 Jan, 2021 09:16pm

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Canadian dollar adds to weekly gain as oil climbs

Canadian dollar rises 0.1% against the greenback.
Canada sheds 63,000 jobs in December.
For the week, the loonie was on track to gain 0.4%.
Price of US oil increases 1.8%.

Updated 08 Jan, 2021 08:03pm

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Bitcoin on record-setting spree, jumps 5pc on day

The world's most popular digital currency slid to as low as $36,618.36 on Bitstamp exchange before bouncing back. Rival cryptocurrency ethereum rose 3% after sinking more than 10%.
We are seeing a continued demand spike driven largely by sustained and unprecedented institutional interest.

Published 08 Jan, 2021 07:21pm

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Dollar holds above 2018 lows ahead of US jobs report

The greenback bounced off a nearly three-year low on Thursday as a rise in US yields triggered some unwinding of bearish bets on the currency.
I think once this euphoria dies down, the dollar is likely to resume its downtrend trend, because I don't think the Fed will be so eager to taper.

Published 08 Jan, 2021 06:48pm

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Dollar bounces off March 2018 low as Georgia elections wind down

Dollar index hits lowest since March 2018.
Euro hits new 2018 high versus dollar.
Bitcoin trades above $35,000.

Published 06 Jan, 2021 09:30pm

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Canadian dollar loses some ground as greenback rebounds

Canadian dollar weakens 0.3% against the greenback.
Loonie had touched strongest since April 2018 at 1.2630.
Price of US oil increases 0.2%.
Canada's 10-year yield touches a three-week high at 0.767%.

Published 06 Jan, 2021 08:45pm

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Dollar hits lowest since March 2018 on Democrat gains in US senate election

Dollar index hits lowest since April 2018.
Euro hits new 2018 high versus dollar.
Bitcoin trades above $35,000.

Published 06 Jan, 2021 07:21pm

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Dollar dips as yuan fix lifts risk currencies, Georgia elections eyed

Dollar dips, Georgia elections in focus.
Yuan official rate fixed at highest level in 30 months.
Aussie dollar gains.

Published 05 Jan, 2021 09:20pm

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Canadian dollar firms along with higher oil prices

Canadian dollar rises 0.2% against the greenback.
Loonie trades in a range of 1.2730 to 1.2791.
Price of US oil increases 1.4%.
Canadian bond yields move higher across a steeper curve.

Published 05 Jan, 2021 09:00pm

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Brazil's real leads Latam FX losses on virus fears

The real sank 1.2% after dropping nearly 2% on Monday. The country posted a negative trade balance in December.
The country is among the worst hit by the coronavirus and is racing to ramp up inoculations.

Published 05 Jan, 2021 08:54pm

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Sterling struggles to regain 2-1/2-year peak as new lockdown weighs

Prime Minister Boris Johnson ordered England into another national lockdown to contain a surge in COVID-19 cases.
The expected hit to the economy heaped expectations on the Bank of England to announce more policy easing.

Published 05 Jan, 2021 08:37pm

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Dollar on backfoot as yuan fix boosts risk currencies

Dollar dips as risk appetite grows.
Yuan official rate fixed at highest level in 30 months.
Aussie dollar gains 0.7%, biggest mover in G10 FX.

Published 05 Jan, 2021 07:22pm

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Latam FX gains, Chile's peso outperforms on positive data

Chilean economy expands in November.
Brazil, Chilean stocks rise in early trade.
Oil-sensitive Colombian, Mexican currencies gain.

Published 04 Jan, 2021 08:53pm

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Dollar extends 2020 losing streak amid upbeat sentiment; yuan shines

Dollar softens against most majors; virus worries lift yen.
China's yuan soars.
Focus turns to Georgia Senate race.
Bitcoin slumps after stellar rally.

Published 04 Jan, 2021 07:32pm

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Nigerian naira hits record intra-day low vs the dollar on spot market

The currency opened at 409.93 naira on Monday.
Fallen 4.2% in the last trading session of 2020 on the spot market.

Updated 04 Jan, 2021 06:56pm

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UK govt debt pool with sub-zero yields jumps in December

Almost 1.25 trillion pounds ($1.71 trillion) of gilts, or just over 48% of a total market worth roughly 2.6 trillion pounds.
The market value of negative-yielding euro zone government bonds on the Tradeweb platform stood at around 6.66 trillion euros as of end-December.

Published 04 Jan, 2021 05:34pm

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

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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Forex
World
Commodity

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Jan 27	265
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Jan 27	263
USD to Japanese Yen / Jan 27	129.88
USD to Swiss Franc / Jan 27	0.92
Pound Sterling to USD / Jan 27	1.24
Euro to USD / Jan 27	1.09
UK LIBOR % / Jan 27	4.31

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Jan 27	4070.56
India Sensex / Jan 27	59330.90
Tokyo Nikkei / Jan 27	27382.56
Nasdaq / Jan 27	11621.71
Hang Seng / Jan 27	22688.90
FTSE 100 / Jan 27	7765.15
Dow Jones / Jan 27	33978.08
Germany DAX 30 / Jan 27	15150.03
France CAC40 / Jan 27	7097.21

Item	Value
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Jan 27	79.68
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Jan 27	20235
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Jan 27	173610
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Jan 27	1928.04
Cotton US¢/pound / Jan 27	86.89

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