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Infections

Earnings put floor under European stocks, COVID cases in Asia eyed

Risk aversion resurfaces as virus concerns return.
Rising infections in India rattle energy markets.
Bond traders eagerly await 20-year Treasury auction.

Published 21 Apr, 2021 04:48pm

World

Oxygen leak kills 22 in Indian hospital as coronavirus infections mount

India's daily infections at record.
Delhi hospitals scramble as oxygen supplies run out.
One of three in Delhi tests positive for COVID-19.

Published 21 Apr, 2021 04:14pm

World

Japanese region seeks new virus emergency as Olympics near

Tokyo and several other areas are expected to follow suit, hoping to avoid the crisis facing Osaka's healthcare system, where beds for Covid-19 patients in severe condition have run out.

Published 20 Apr, 2021 04:32pm

Markets

Oil drops as surging COVID-19 infections stoke demand concerns

Japan has had far fewer COVID-19 cases than many other major economies, but concerns about a new wave of infections are rising fast, according to their responses in the poll.

Published 19 Apr, 2021 11:55am

Markets

Asian markets mixed; Indonesia c.bank meeting eyed

Elsewhere, the Taiwanese dollar strengthened and equities rose after the island nation's central bank said it may hike its annual growth forecast.

Published 19 Apr, 2021 11:45am

World

Canadian govt to send support to virus-hit province

"If you live in Ontario. I want you to know that Canadians are with you."

Published 19 Apr, 2021 10:05am

World

Thailand reports record daily number of 1,582 coronavirus cases

No new deaths were reported. The new cases took the total number of infections to 39,038, with deaths remaining at 97.

Published 16 Apr, 2021 11:49am

Markets

Oil steady climbs to four-week high on strong China data, demand revival

Traders are looking ahead to a pick-up in traffic typical in the United States in June through August.

Published 16 Apr, 2021 11:39am

Markets

BOJ's Kuroda warns of lingering pandemic pain for economy

A restaunt operator in Nagoya, central Japan, complained that customers weren't returning much due to caution over the pandemic, according to the report.

Published 15 Apr, 2021 12:14pm

Markets

Tokyo stocks close higher with eyes on virus cases

The benchmark Nikkei 225 index edged up 0.07 percent or 21.70 points.

Published 15 Apr, 2021 11:46am

Markets

Asia Distillates: Jet fuel cracks slip on trader concerns over aviation slump

SINGAPORE: Asian refining margins for jet fuel dropped on Tuesday, partly hurt by firmer feedstock crude prices,...

Published 14 Apr, 2021 03:21am

World

WHO warns pandemic at ‘critical point’ as South Asia cases surge

LONDON: The Covid-19 pandemic has entered a critical phase as infections exponentially increase despite widespread...

Updated 13 Apr, 2021 09:32am

World

Greece to receive first 33,600 doses of J&J COVID-19 vaccine this week

The Greek statement came as the U.S. company began delivering its vaccine to countries across the EU, a few days later than initially planned due to production issues.

Updated 13 Apr, 2021 12:09am

World

Thailand reports daily record of 985 new coronavirus cases

The Southeast Asian nation has reported a total of 33,610 coronavirus cases, while deaths remained at 97.

Published 12 Apr, 2021 09:47am

World

Germany Covid-19 infections pass 3 million: official

The total number of infections now stands at 3,011,513, with 78,452 deaths, the institute said.

Updated 12 Apr, 2021 04:57pm

Markets

Thai economy may grow less than forecast this year

The current forecast has yet to include the impact of the fresh spike in COVID-19 infections, she said.

Published 09 Apr, 2021 11:49am

World

India reports a record 131,968 new COVID-19 infections

Deaths rose by 780 to a total of 167,642.

Published 09 Apr, 2021 11:29am

World

Thailand reports 559 new coronavirus cases, 1 new death

The new cases took the total number of infections to 30,869, with 96 deaths.

Published 09 Apr, 2021 11:17am

Markets

Indian shares flat as consumer stocks rise, metals fall

"Overall, the market is not very concerned about the restrictions as they are not likely to be as bad as last time, and the central bank too seems to be more accommodative this time," he added.

Published 09 Apr, 2021 10:46am

World

Bulgaria says third COVID-19 wave is easing, lifts some restrictions

Shopping malls will open later next week and bars and nightclubs, closed since November, will be able to welcome partygoers at 50% of their capacity from April 29.

Updated 09 Apr, 2021 12:08am

Business & Finance

Philippines revises 2020 GDP contraction to 9.6%

The pandemic-hit economy's contraction in the fourth quarter of 2020 on an annual basis was unchanged at 8.3%, it said in a statement.

Published 08 Apr, 2021 02:15pm

World

Thailand reports 405 new coronavirus cases, no new deaths

The new cases took the total number of infections to 30,310, with 95 deaths.

Published 08 Apr, 2021 12:07pm

Business & Finance

Japan households' confidence hits 8-year high, inflation expectations rise

While the economy may have emerged from the pandemic's initial hit, a resurgence in infections and weak wage growth cloud the outlook for consumption.

Published 07 Apr, 2021 12:13pm

World

Iran Covid infections jump after new year holidays

In the past 24 hours, 13,890 new coronavirus cases were recorded, health ministry spokeswoman Sima Sadat Lari said in televised remarks.

Published 05 Apr, 2021 09:27pm

World

Greece reopens shops despite high infection rate

Customers must pre-book appointments before visiting shops, and up to 20 people will be allowed inside at a time.

Published 05 Apr, 2021 05:44pm

World

Europe vaccine rollout 'unacceptably slow', case surge 'worrying': WHO

The total number of deaths in Europe "is fast approaching one million and the total number of cases about to surpass 45 million," it said.

Published 01 Apr, 2021 05:19pm

World

Europe vaccine rollout 'unacceptably slow': WHO

The WHO's European region comprises 53 countries and territories and includes Russia and several Central Asian nations.

Published 01 Apr, 2021 04:50pm

World

India's daily new infections highest in more than five months

The country reported 459 deaths, taking the total to 162,927, the data showed.

Published 01 Apr, 2021 11:29am

World

India dampens down festival fever as pandemic cases pass 12 million

Optimism that India's vaccine drive would ease the impact of the virus has also faltered with sluggish inoculation rates.

Published 29 Mar, 2021 05:06pm

World

China reports 15 new COVID-19 cases vs 8 a day earlier

The National Health Commission, in a statement, said all the new cases were imported infections originating from overseas.

Published 29 Mar, 2021 12:52pm

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
Saudi Pak Leas. / Apr 23 Saudi Pak Leasing Company Limited(SPLC)	1.58 ▲ 0.16 (11.27%)
Allied Rental Mod / Apr 23 Allied Rental Modaraba(ARM)	9.65 ▲ 0.95 (10.92%)
Service Tex. / Apr 23 Service Industries Textiles Limited(SERT)	14.63 ▲ 1.02 (7.49%)
Tandlianwala / Apr 23 Tandlianwala Sugar Mills Limited(TSML)	153.18 ▲ 10.68 (7.49%)
Ravi Textile / Apr 23 Ravi Textile Mills Limited(RAVT)	20.61 ▲ 1.43 (7.46%)
Service Fab. / Apr 23 Service Fabrics Limited(SERF)	15.42 ▲ 1.07 (7.46%)
Bal. Glass / Apr 23 Balochistan Glass Limited(BGL)	15.02 ▲ 1.04 (7.44%)
Telecard Ltd. / Apr 23 Telecard Limited(TELE)	16.02 ▲ 1.11 (7.44%)
Shezan Int. / Apr 23 Shezan International Limited(SHEZ)	328.99 ▲ 21.46 (6.98%)
Askari Life Assur. / Apr 23 Askari Life Assurance Company Limited(ALAC)	6.98 ▲ 0.42 (6.40%)

Stock	Price
Flying Cement (R) / Apr 23 Flying Cement Company (R)(FLYNGR)	1.74 ▲ -0.28 (-13.86%)
First Prud Mod. / Apr 23 First Prudential Modaraba(PMI)	1.62 ▲ -0.18 (-10.00%)
Sana Ind. (R) / Apr 23 Sana Industries (R)(SNAIR)	12.01 ▲ -1.00 (-7.69%)
Pak Suzuki / Apr 23 Pak Suzuki Motor Company Limited(PSMC)	289.69 ▲ -23.48 (-7.50%)
Colgate-Palm. / Apr 23 Colgate-Palmolive (Pakistan) Limited(COLG)	2590.01 ▲ -208.99 (-7.47%)
Gatron Ind. / Apr 23 Gatron (Industries) Limited(GATI)	412.00 ▲ -32.73 (-7.36%)
BIPL securities / Apr 23 BIPL Securities Limited(BIPLS)	13.26 ▲ -1.05 (-7.34%)
Towellers Ltd / Apr 23 Towellers Limited(TOWL)	77.15 ▲ -5.85 (-7.05%)
Dewan Sugar / Apr 23 Dewan Sugar Mills Limited(DWSM)	2.61 ▲ -0.19 (-6.79%)
Gadoon Tex. / Apr 23 Gadoon Textile Mills Limited(GADT)	225.01 ▲ -14.99 (-6.25%)

Stock	Volume
Ghani Global Hold. / Apr 23 Ghani Global Holdings Limited(GGL)	13,477,000 ▼ 0.00
Worldcall / Apr 23 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	9,891,500 ▼ 0.00
Telecard Ltd. / Apr 23 Telecard Limited(TELE)	6,249,500 ▼ 0.00
Bal. Glass / Apr 23 Balochistan Glass Limited(BGL)	6,197,500 ▼ 0.00
Unity Foods / Apr 23 Unity Foods Limited(UNITY)	6,118,893 ▼ 0.00
TRG Pakistan / Apr 23 TRG Pakistan Limited(TRG)	4,237,138 ▼ 0.00
Byco Petr. / Apr 23 Byco Petroleum Pakistan Limited(BYCO)	3,331,000 ▼ 0.00
Hum Network / Apr 23 Hum Network Limited(HUMNL)	2,367,000 ▼ 0.00
Flying Cement (R) / Apr 23 Flying Cement Company (R)(FLYNGR)	1,746,500 ▼ 0.00
Pak Int.Bulk Ter / Apr 23 Pakistan International Bulk Terminal Limited(PIBTL)	1,546,500 ▼ 0.00

Markets →

Forex
World
Commodity

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Apr 22	153.50
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Apr 22	153.40
USD to Japanese Yen / Apr 22	107.97
USD to Swiss Franc / Apr 22	0.92
Pound Sterling to USD / Apr 22	1.38
Euro to USD / Apr 22	1.20
UK LIBOR % / Apr 22	0.07

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Apr 22	4134.98
India Sensex / Apr 22	48080.67
Tokyo Nikkei / Apr 22	29188.17
Nasdaq / Apr 22	13818.41
Hang Seng / Apr 22	28755.34
FTSE 100 / Apr 22	6938.24
Dow Jones / Apr 22	33815.90
Germany DAX 30 / Apr 22	15320.52
France CAC40 / Apr 22	6267.28

Item	Value
Crude Oil / Apr 22	61.43
Karachi Cotton Assoc. / Apr 22	10800.00
Gold 10 Grams / Apr 22	89163.00
Gold Spot / Apr 22	1782.00
Cotton / Apr 22	86.05

Infections

Earnings put floor under European stocks, COVID cases in Asia eyed

Oxygen leak kills 22 in Indian hospital as coronavirus infections mount

Japanese region seeks new virus emergency as Olympics near

Oil drops as surging COVID-19 infections stoke demand concerns

Asian markets mixed; Indonesia c.bank meeting eyed

Canadian govt to send support to virus-hit province

Thailand reports record daily number of 1,582 coronavirus cases

Oil steady climbs to four-week high on strong China data, demand revival

BOJ's Kuroda warns of lingering pandemic pain for economy

Tokyo stocks close higher with eyes on virus cases

Asia Distillates: Jet fuel cracks slip on trader concerns over aviation slump

WHO warns pandemic at ‘critical point’ as South Asia cases surge

Greece to receive first 33,600 doses of J&J COVID-19 vaccine this week

Thailand reports daily record of 985 new coronavirus cases

Germany Covid-19 infections pass 3 million: official

Thai economy may grow less than forecast this year

India reports a record 131,968 new COVID-19 infections

Thailand reports 559 new coronavirus cases, 1 new death

Indian shares flat as consumer stocks rise, metals fall

Bulgaria says third COVID-19 wave is easing, lifts some restrictions

Philippines revises 2020 GDP contraction to 9.6%

Thailand reports 405 new coronavirus cases, no new deaths

Japan households' confidence hits 8-year high, inflation expectations rise

Iran Covid infections jump after new year holidays

Greece reopens shops despite high infection rate

Europe vaccine rollout 'unacceptably slow', case surge 'worrying': WHO

Europe vaccine rollout 'unacceptably slow': WHO

India's daily new infections highest in more than five months

India dampens down festival fever as pandemic cases pass 12 million

China reports 15 new COVID-19 cases vs 8 a day earlier

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