US yields edge up on slower growth outlook NEW YORK: U.S. Treasury yields edged up on Thursday after the benchmark 10-year note hit a fresh six-week low, with... Published 27 May, 2022 12:41am
Markets Dollar slides to one-month low as Lagarde comments boost euro NEW YORK: The U.S. dollar index hit a nearly one-month low on Tuesday after European Central Bank President... Published 25 May, 2022 12:06am
Markets Currency values in terms of Special Drawing Rights WASHINGTON: The International Monetary Fund (IMF), treasuries' department's currency values in terms of Special... Published 18 May, 2022 05:54am
Markets South Africa’s rand weakens as markets await Fed meet outcome JOHANNESBURG: The South African rand weakened against the dollar on Wednesday, as investors waited for cues from the... Published 04 May, 2022 10:37pm
Markets Copper steadies near 4-1/2 month lows but demand worries linger LONDON: Copper prices steadied on Wednesday near 4-1/2 month lows as traders weighed the risks of rising interest... Published 04 May, 2022 10:11pm
Markets Sterling little changed near 21-month low ahead of BoE, Fed LONDON: The British pound was little changed on Wednesday, near its lowest level in 21 months, ahead of central bank... Published 04 May, 2022 08:20pm
Markets Canadian dollar edges up as exports notch record high TORONTO: The Canadian dollar rose against its U.S. counterpart on Wednesday as oil prices rose and domestic data... Published 04 May, 2022 07:38pm
Markets Currency values in terms of Special Drawing Rights WASHINGTON: The International Monetary Fund (IMF), treasuries' department's currency values in terms of Special... Published 22 Apr, 2022 05:36am
Markets Currency values in terms of Special Drawing Rights WASHINGTON: The International Monetary Fund (IMF), treasuries' department's currency values in terms of Special... Published 21 Apr, 2022 05:26am
Markets Most Asian stocks rise as bonds retreat on hawkish Fed BANGKOK: Most Asian stock markets rose on Wednesday as investors exited bond markets on hawkish central bank... Published 24 Mar, 2022 05:36am
Business & Finance Sterling holds at 2-week high after Spring statement LONDON: Sterling held at a two-week high against the euro and softened slightly against the dollar on Wednesday,... Published 24 Mar, 2022 05:36am
Opinion Euro’s pain is dollar’s gain as Ukraine war roils markets Fallout from Russia’s invasion of Ukraine may be setting the stage for more gains in the dollar, upending investor... Published 12 Mar, 2022 04:08am
Business & Finance Sterling rebounds as dollar rally goes into reverse LONDON: The British pound rebounded against the U.S. dollar on Wednesday as a drop in oil prices and an upswing in... Published 10 Mar, 2022 06:30am
Markets Currency values in terms of Special Drawing Rights WASHINGTON: The International Monetary Fund (IMF), treasuries' department's currency values in terms of Special... Published 03 Mar, 2022 04:39am
Business & Finance Powell backs 25-basis-point March rate hike WASHINGTON: Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said on Wednesday he was “inclined to propose and support a... Published 03 Mar, 2022 04:39am
Business & Finance Dollar flat in choppy trade with focus on Ukraine NEW YORK: The U.S. dollar was little changed in choppy trading on Wednesday as investors digested the latest... Published 24 Feb, 2022 06:34am
Markets Tech, finance lift Hong Kong shares as Ukraine worries ease HONG KONG: Hong Kong shares rose on Wednesday, tracking a regional rally as fears of a Russian invasion of Ukraine... Published 17 Feb, 2022 06:37am
Business & Finance Dollar eases as investors keep eye on Ukraine NEW YORK: The U.S. dollar index was down slightly for a second straight sesson on Wednesday as investors watched for... Published 17 Feb, 2022 06:37am
Markets Thai baht leads Asian FX BANGKOK: Most Asian currencies strengthened on Friday against a broadly weaker U.S. dollar, with the Thai baht... Published 05 Feb, 2022 05:47am
Business & Finance Dollar recovers from two-week low after US jobs surprise NEW YORK: The U.S. dollar rose from two-week lows on Friday, after data showed the world’s largest economy created... Published 05 Feb, 2022 05:46am
Business & Finance Australia, NZ dollars overtaken by euro as ECB changes tack SYDNEY: The Australian and New Zealand dollars were down sharply on the euro on Friday after the European Central... Published 05 Feb, 2022 05:46am
Markets Gold gains as U.S. dollar, yields dip after ADP jobs data Gold rose on Wednesday as the U.S. dollar and Treasury yields declined after a downbeat jobs report, underpinning... Published 02 Feb, 2022 11:24pm
Markets Gold gains as weaker dollar, Ukraine tensions boost appeal Gold prices extended gains for a second session on Tuesday as the U.S. dollar retreated and ongoing tensions over... Published 01 Feb, 2022 11:05pm
Business & Finance Dollar slips with US Treasury yields but still up for week; bitcoin falls NEW YORK: The U.S. dollar edged lower with U.S. Treasury yields on Friday, with investors looking ahead to next... Published 22 Jan, 2022 05:46am
Business & Finance Thai baht gains on quarantine-free travel hopes; Asia FX gains BENGALURU: Thailand’s baht rose on Tuesday on hopes that the tourism-reliant country waives quarantine for... Published 19 Jan, 2022 06:15am
Business & Finance Dollar edges up as boost from Fed minutes slows NEW YORK: The U.S. dollar edged up on Thursday after a sharp move in the prior session cutting declines following ... Published 07 Jan, 2022 06:22am
Markets Oil rises above $78 on optimism about 2022 outlook Oil rose above $78 a barrel on Monday, supported by tight supply, a strong U.S. dollar, and hopes of a further ... Published 03 Jan, 2022 11:16pm
Markets Gold hovers near 1-week high as Omicron unease offsets firmer dollar Gold prices reversed course to approach a one-week peak on Monday, as renewed risks to global economic growth from... Published 27 Dec, 2021 11:03pm
Markets Currency values in terms of Special Drawing Rights WASHINGTON: The International Monetary Fund (IMF), treasuries' department's currency values in terms of Special... Published 25 Dec, 2021 05:02am
Markets Currency values in terms of Special Drawing Rights WASHINGTON: The International Monetary Fund (IMF), treasuries' department's currency values in terms of Special... Published 24 Dec, 2021 05:43am
Behind the screens: SECP probe into State Life’s equity investment process opens Pandora’s box at PSX?
Behind the screens: SECP probe into State Life’s equity investment process opens Pandora’s box at PSX?