European shares fall LONDON: European shares ended lower on Tuesday, tracking declines in global stock markets with business expansion... Published 25 May, 2022 04:40am
World Sri Lanka increases fuel prices as it seeks to rein in crisis COLOMBO: Sri Lanka increased fuel and transport prices on Tuesday, a long-flagged move to combat its debilitating... Published 24 May, 2022 10:08am
Business & Finance ECB plans end to negative rates era as inflation soars FRANKFURT: Negative interest rates will soon be a thing of the past in the eurozone, the ECB’s chief signalled... Published 24 May, 2022 06:13am
World Inflation in crisis-hit Sri Lanka hits new record COLOMBO: Sri Lanka’s inflation hit a seventh consecutive record high in April as a petrol shortage worsened and food... Published 23 May, 2022 06:59pm
Business & Finance Experts react as SBP jacks up key interest rate Action on the fiscal side by the government would decide future course Published 23 May, 2022 05:57pm
Business & Finance Inflation picture is concerning, British junior finance minister says LONDON: The inflation picture is hugely concerning but the British government has confidence in the Bank of England... Published 23 May, 2022 12:20pm
Business & Finance Singapore April core inflation rises 3.3%, fastest in a decade SINGAPORE: Singapore’s key consumer price gauge rose in April at its fastest pace in a decade, driven by higher... Published 23 May, 2022 11:43am
Markets Asian FX slightly weaker on inflation, global growth worries Asian currencies came under pressure on Monday due to persistent concerns over inflation and global economic growth,... Published 23 May, 2022 11:38am
Pakistan Siraj announces drive against interest, inflation ISLAMABAD: Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) Pakistan Emir Sirajul Haq on Sunday announced launching of a countryside movement... Published 23 May, 2022 07:11am
Print FBR eyes new taxation steps with a view to achieving Rs7,255bn target ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) will propose new taxation measures of over Rs 300-350 billion to... Updated 23 May, 2022 10:02am
World India considering spending additional $26 billion to fight inflation NEW DELHI: The Indian government is considering spending an additional 2 trillion rupees ($26 billion) in the... Published 22 May, 2022 05:36pm
Business & Finance Dollar selling takes a pause after bruising week NEW YORK: The US dollar recouped some of its losses against the euro on Friday, but remained set for its worst ... Published 21 May, 2022 04:34am
Business & Finance Inflation crimps Indian firms as rural millions cut spending NEW DELHI: Surging inflation is forcing many poor Indians to rein in spending, threatening a slowdown for companies... Published 20 May, 2022 12:31pm
World Iran’s security forces clash with anti-govt protesters DUBAI: Iranian security forces fired live rounds and tear gas to disperse anti-government protesters in several... Published 20 May, 2022 06:32am
World Money for Ukraine tops G7 agenda; inflation, food a concern KOENIGSWINTER, (Germany): Group of Seven financial leaders are likely to agree on Thursday and Friday on around $15... Published 20 May, 2022 06:32am
Opinion Britons feel the pinch as cost-of-living crisis bites Standing outside a north London supermarket clutching two shopping bags, Gerald Pursey bemoans Britain’s ... Published 20 May, 2022 05:42am
Markets European shares deepen fall on inflation worries PARIS: European shares slipped on Wednesday led by technology stocks as worries about inflation and monetary policy... Published 19 May, 2022 05:29am
Business & Finance Pound falls as UK inflation hits 40-year high LONDON: Britain’s pound fell against the dollar on Wednesday, pulling away from almost two-week highs after data... Published 19 May, 2022 05:29am
Markets Pound falls as UK inflation hits 40-year high LONDON: Britain’s pound fell against the dollar on Wednesday, pulling away from almost two-week highs after data... Published 18 May, 2022 08:40pm
Business & Finance Parties exhorted to take urgent steps for economic stability KARACHI: Expressing concern over the deteriorating situation in the country, President of Korangi Association of... Published 18 May, 2022 06:59am
Print Fed to ‘keep pushing’ rates higher until clear inflation is falling WASHINGTON: The Federal Reserve will “keep pushing” to tighten US monetary policy until it is clear that... Published 18 May, 2022 05:54am
Business & Finance EFP proposes measures to lift country out of economic quagmire KARACHI: President, Employers’ Federation of Pakistan(EFP) has suggested to the government a comprehensive ... Published 18 May, 2022 05:54am
Business & Finance MPC meeting: Majority polled expect major spike in policy rate Many anticipate rate hike of 100 bps ahead of MPC meeting scheduled for May 23 Updated 17 May, 2022 09:06pm
Business & Finance India’s WPI inflation at 17-year high threatens small businesses NEW DELHI: India’s wholesale prices accelerated at the fastest pace in at least 17 years as the Ukraine war and a... Published 17 May, 2022 03:35pm
Business & Finance Food inflation pain puts emerging markets between rock and hard place LONDON/ISTANBUL/CAIRO: Like for millions of people in developing and emerging market countries around the world,... Published 17 May, 2022 11:20am
BR Research Promising LSM growth Large scale industrial activity has remained upbeat this fiscal year. While there is nothing record-shattering about... Published 17 May, 2022 08:20am
Print Pakistan one step from Sri Lanka: Umar ISLAMABAD: Former Federal Finance Minister and Planning and Development Asad Umar of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI)... Updated 16 May, 2022 09:52am
Business & Finance US companies eye more consumer pushback as inflation toll mounts NEW YORK: Prices on household goods have been rising for months in the United States, souring the national mood but... Published 15 May, 2022 11:24am
Markets OGRA raises RLNG price for SSGC, SNGPL by 40% for May The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) has increased the distribution price of re-gasified liquefied natural ... Published 14 May, 2022 02:30pm
Opinion Controlling inflation and financing deficits — I In April 2020, International Monetary Fund (IMF) managing director (MD) had reportedly called the Covid pandemic a... Published 14 May, 2022 04:05am