Oil price outlook: 50-50 As international oil price posted first weekly loss in eight weeks, murmurs of Brent and WTI having peaked have... Published 23 Jun, 2022 10:02am
Markets Rupee sheds 0.78% against US dollar owing to drop in forex reserves Increase in global oil prices creates panic in currency market Updated 10 Jun, 2022 08:43pm
Editorials Oil industry’s desperate SOS call EDITORIAL: The oil industry could not possibly have faced a bigger crisis at the moment than international banks... Published 04 Jun, 2022 04:18am
Markets Rupee's winning streak against US dollar comes to an end amid negative economic developments Currency appreciated for five successive sessions in inter-bank market before losing value on Friday Updated 03 Jun, 2022 08:15pm
Markets Brent oil may retest resistance at $122.38 SINGAPORE: Brent oil may retest a resistance at $122.38 per barrel, a break above could lead to a gain to... Published 31 May, 2022 10:11am
Business & Finance Oil price hike: experts say OMCs’ cash flows will improve KARACHI: The government’s decision to increase petroleum products’ prices is likely to improve cash flows of Oil... Published 28 May, 2022 05:11am
Markets Oil hedge funds caught between sanctions, recession LONDON: Portfolio investors have left their petroleum positions essentially unchanged for the last nine weeks as ... Published 18 May, 2022 05:54am
Markets Rupee closes at 194.18 against USD, cumulative depreciation in one month hits 6.5% Lack of clarity on economic policy and falling foreign exchange reserves as well as dollar's strength have contributed to currency's decline Updated 16 May, 2022 07:43pm
Markets US oil dips below $100 a barrel on economic worries, strong dollar HOUSTON: The US crude oil price dipped below $100 a barrel on Tuesday to its lowest level in two weeks as the demand... Published 11 May, 2022 04:58am
Markets Rupee depreciates to record low against US dollar Currency closes at 188.66 after a day-on-day fall of 0.6% Lack of clarity on IMF programme and falling foreign exchange reserves weigh on market sentiment Updated 10 May, 2022 06:23pm
Markets Saudi Arabia lowers Arab Light oil price to Asia, Europe in June JEDDAH: Saudi Arabia’s lowered the price of its Arab Light crude grade to Asia and Europe for the month of June,... Published 09 May, 2022 05:39am
Markets Rupee falls another 0.5% against US dollar as market opens after Eid break Closes at 186.63 on Friday as clarity awaited on IMF programme Updated 06 May, 2022 10:03pm
Pakistan PM greets nation on Eid-ul-Fitr ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif while extending greetings to the nation on Eid-ul-Fitr, urged the ... Published 03 May, 2022 03:47am
Markets Back to losses: Rupee depreciates 0.23% against US dollar Closes near 186 in inter-bank market on Thursday Updated 28 Apr, 2022 05:41pm
Markets Oil slumps over 5pc to near $100/bbl on Shanghai lockdowns NEW YORK: Oil slumped over 5 percent on Monday to its lowest in two weeks on growing worries about the global energy... Published 26 Apr, 2022 05:20am
Markets Oil slips nearly 1pc on broader demand concerns NEW YORK: Oil slipped nearly 1% on Wednesday, extending losses for a second day, as broader concerns about economic... Published 21 Apr, 2022 05:26am
BR Research Remittances holding up Remittances for March 2022 touched the highest ever monthly level of $2.8 billion. This is an increase of over 28... Published 15 Apr, 2022 06:16am
Markets Rupee continues to enjoy upward ride, appreciates for fifth consecutive session Closes at 181.69 against US dollar in inter-bank market on Thursday Updated 14 Apr, 2022 05:38pm
Markets Third successive gain: Rupee's appreciation run against US dollar continues Appreciates to 182.02 in inter-bank market on Tuesday Updated 12 Apr, 2022 05:01pm
Business & Finance Engagement with IMF ‘remains strong’, says Dr Baqir State Bank of Pakistan governor says goal is to complete the work that is necessary to draw the remaining $3 billion from the Washington-based lender Updated 11 Apr, 2022 05:38pm
Markets Amid low volume, KSE-100 inches higher Despite political uncertainty and worrying economic indicators, the KSE-100 managed to end over the 44,000-point... Published 06 Apr, 2022 05:57pm
Markets Record weakness: Rupee crosses 185 level amid political upheaval Widening trade deficit, falling foreign exchange reserves add to negative market sentiment Updated 05 Apr, 2022 04:40pm
Markets Oil jumps 2pc as deaths near Kyiv prompt talk of new sanctions NEW YORK: Oil jumped about 2% on Monday, with investors worried about tighter supply as mounting civilian deaths in... Published 05 Apr, 2022 05:38am
Markets Rupee continues its losing streak, falls another 0.16% Hits new record low of 182.64 against US dollar in inter-bank market on Wednesday Updated 30 Mar, 2022 07:58pm
BR Research Oil price: All eyes on Opec+ again The volatility in international crude oil market continues unabated. Every week is an event, sending markets into... Published 29 Mar, 2022 08:10am
Markets Oil rebounds after reports of fire at Aramco oil facility NEW YORK: Oil prices turned positive on Friday after reports of a missile strike and a fire at Saudi Arabia’s... Published 26 Mar, 2022 04:13am
Markets US refiners turn to Middle East for fuel oil after Russia import ban HOUSTON: US refiners have begun snapping up fuel oil cargoes from the Middle East this month after US President Joe... Published 25 Mar, 2022 05:47am
Markets Japanese shares rise on oil price drop, gains in Chinese stocks TOKYO: Japanese shares ended higher for a third straight session on Wednesday, tracking overnight Wall Street gains,... Published 17 Mar, 2022 04:53am
Markets Oil holds near $100 as Ukraine talks, demand concerns limit gains Oil steadied above $100 a barrel in a volatile session on Wednesday, as it came under pressure from signs of... Published 16 Mar, 2022 06:34pm
Markets India in talks to buy discounted Russian oil NEW DELHI: India is exploring options for buying Russian crude oil, authorities said Tuesday, with prices there... Published 15 Mar, 2022 06:46pm
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