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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

World

Economic outlook has ‘darkened’, business and government leaders warn in Davos

DAVOS: Multiple threats to the global economy topped the worries of the world’s well-heeled at the annual Davos...

Published 23 May, 2022 09:27pm

Markets

S&P 500 on pace to confirm bear market, falls 20% from record close

The benchmark S&P 500 index is trading down 20% from its Jan. 3 record close in volatile trading on Friday, as...

Published 20 May, 2022 11:23pm

Business & Finance

IMF urges Asia to be mindful of spillover risks from tightening

TOKYO: Asian economies must be mindful of spillover risks as a decade of unconventional easing policies by major...

Published 20 May, 2022 10:10am

Business & Finance

Fed wants to see US growth ‘moving down’: Fed’s Powell

WASHINGTON: The US central bank wants to see economic growth slowing and “clear” evidence of inflation decelerating...

Published 18 May, 2022 12:59am

Business & Finance

Sterling drops back towards 21-month lows before BoE decision

LONDON: Britain’s pound weakened against a rebounding dollar despite expectations that the Bank of England will...

Published 06 May, 2022 05:03am

Markets

European shares slammed by lacklustre earnings, Fed jitters

European stocks dropped on Wednesday, weighed by disappointing earnings and investor jitters ahead of a policy...

Published 04 May, 2022 10:40pm

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

Toronto index rises on energy boost; Fed decision in focus

Canada’s main stock index rose on Wednesday, as higher crude prices bolstered energy shares, while investors awaited...

Published 04 May, 2022 07:44pm

Markets

Gold prices subdued as investors look to Fed rate decision

Gold prices inched down on Wednesday, a day after hitting an over two-month low, as investors awaited a policy...

Published 04 May, 2022 05:55pm

Markets

Australia shares end choppy session lower ahead of U.S. Fed meet outcome

Australian shares closed lower in volatile trading on Wednesday as gains in the heavyweight financial segment failed...

Published 04 May, 2022 12:00pm

Markets

Investor pessimism mounts as more Fed rate hikes loom

NEW YORK: Stock market investors are heading into the U.S. Federal Reserve's rate-setting announcement particularly...

Published 04 May, 2022 10:21am

Markets

S&P, Nasdaq slide 1pc as surging yields hammer growth stocks

The S&P and the Nasdaq fell more than 1pc on Monday as rising bond yields weighed on megacap growth stocks such...

Published 11 Apr, 2022 10:36pm

Business & Finance

Dollar climbs as data supports bigger rate hikes

NEW YORK: The dollar strengthened for the fourth time in the past five sessions, as economic data on the labor ...

Published 25 Mar, 2022 05:46am

Markets

British stocks slip as budget update fails to soothe nerves

LONDON: UK’s FTSE 100 ended lower on Wednesday as measures unveiled by finance minister Rishi Sunak to ease the...

Published 24 Mar, 2022 05:36am

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

Dollar climbs, euro weakens, as Biden brings sanctions plan to Europe

NEW YORK: The dollar climbed on Wednesday while the euro weakened as oil prices saw another jump with U.S. President...

Published 24 Mar, 2022 05:36am

Markets

Gold slips to near 1-week low on Powell’s hawkish stance

NEW YORK: Gold prices fell over 1% to a near one-week low on Tuesday after U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell...

Published 23 Mar, 2022 04:58am

Business & Finance

Dollar eases as Powell bump fades

NEW YORK: The dollar slipped on Tuesday after a move higher the previous day as comments from U.S. Federal Reserve...

Published 23 Mar, 2022 04:58am

BoE hikes rates again

LONDON: The Bank of England raised interest rates on Thursday in a bid to stop fast-rising inflation becoming...

Published 18 Mar, 2022 05:20am

Markets

Asia stocks gain on China stimulus hopes; Fed in focus

BANGKOK: Emerging Asia’s stocks and currencies rose on Wednesday, driven by hopes of more economic stimulus in...

Published 17 Mar, 2022 04:53am

Markets

FTSE 100 jumps ahead of Fed decision as miners, financials advance

LONDON: London’s FTSE 100 rose to near two-week highs on Wednesday as prospects of peace talks between Russia and...

Published 17 Mar, 2022 04:53am

Business & Finance

Australia, NZ dollars on edge for uber-hawkish Fed

SYDNEY: The Australian and New Zealand dollars were still smarting from recent losses on Wednesday amid worries ...

Published 17 Mar, 2022 04:53am

Markets

Wall Street pares gains after Fed hikes rates, signals more

The S&P 500 pared its gains and the Dow briefly dipped into the red on Wednesday after the U.S. Federal Reserve...

Published 17 Mar, 2022 12:50am

Markets

Wall Street slides as decades-high inflation reading invites aggressive Fed tightening

NEW YORK: Wall Street slid on Thursday as inflation data hit a four-decade high, all but assuring the U.S. Federal...

Published 11 Mar, 2022 12:44am

BoE reviews staff financial rules after Fed ethics scandal

LONDON: The Bank of England is conducting an internal review into its policy on officials’ personal financial...

Published 24 Feb, 2022 06:34am

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

Opinion

After ECB shock, European firms confront higher borrowing costs

European companies hoping to fund M&A and capital expenditures on bond markets this year are facing a sudden ...

Published 19 Feb, 2022 04:15am

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
Grays Leasing / May 26 Grays Leasing Limited(GRYL)	3.65 ▲ 0.95 (35.19%)
Premier Ins. / May 26 Premier Insurance Limited(PINL)	4.75 ▲ 1.00 (26.67%)
SME Leasing Ltd / May 26 SME Leasing Limited(SLL)	2.45 ▲ 0.40 (19.51%)
Gammon Pak / May 26 Gammon Pakistan Limited(GAMON)	6.66 ▲ 1.00 (17.67%)
Ghazi Fabrics / May 26 Ghazi Fabrics International Limited(GFIL)	6.30 ▲ 0.80 (14.55%)
Nazir Cotton Mills / May 26 Nazir Cotton Mills Limited(NCML)	5.85 ▲ 0.69 (13.37%)
Chakwal Spinning / May 26 Chakwal Spinning Mills Limited(CWSM)	2.00 ▲ 0.20 (11.11%)
Shaheen Ins. / May 26 Shaheen Insurance Company Limited(SHNI)	3.55 ▲ 0.35 (10.94%)
Media Times Ltd / May 26 Media Times Limited(MDTL)	1.98 ▲ 0.17 (9.39%)
Zephyr Textile / May 26 Zephyr Textiles Limited(ZTL)	11.48 ▲ 0.98 (9.33%)

Stock	Price
Punjab Mod / May 26 First Punjab Modaraba(FPJM)	1.70 ▲ -0.19 (-10.05%)
Trust Mod. / May 26 Trust Modaraba(TRSM)	1.51 ▲ -0.15 (-9.04%)
Huffaz Seamless / May 26 Huffaz Seamless Pipe Industries Limited(HSPI)	10.21 ▲ -1.00 (-8.92%)
First Pak Mod. / May 26 First Pak Modaraba(PAKMI)	2.40 ▲ -0.21 (-8.05%)
K.S.B.Pumps / May 26 KSB Pumps Company Limited(KSBP)	110.90 ▲ -8.99 (-7.50%)
Shams Textile / May 26 Shams Textile Mills Limited(STML)	55.43 ▲ -4.49 (-7.49%)
Bal. Wheel / May 26 Baluchistan Wheels Limited(BWHL)	78.64 ▲ -6.36 (-7.48%)
Imperial Limited / May 26 Imperial Limited(IML)	14.30 ▲ -1.15 (-7.44%)
Universal Network / May 26 Universal Network Systems Limited(GEMUNSL)	51.75 ▲ -4.15 (-7.42%)
EFG Hermes Pak / May 26 EFG Hermes Pakistan Limited(EFGH)	16.10 ▲ -1.28 (-7.36%)

Stock	Volume
Pak Refinery / May 26 Pakistan Refinery Limited(PRL)	35,646,724 ▼ 0.00
Cnergyico PK / May 26 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	19,634,624 ▼ 0.00
Telecard Limited / May 26 Telecard Limited(TELE)	18,414,500 ▼ 0.00
Ghani Glo Hol / May 26 Ghani Global Holdings Limited(GGL)	17,582,929 ▼ 0.00
TPL Properties / May 26 TPL Properties Limited(TPLP)	16,753,479 ▼ 0.00
WorldCall Telecom / May 26 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	16,005,500 ▼ 0.00
Silk Bank Ltd / May 26 Silkbank Limited(SILK)	13,074,500 ▼ 0.00
P.T.C.L. / May 26 Pakistan Telecommunication Company Ltd(PTC)	12,947,000 ▼ 0.00
Fauji Foods Ltd / May 26 Fauji Foods Limited(FFL)	12,047,000 ▼ 0.00
TRG Pak Ltd / May 26 TRG Pakistan Limited(TRG)	9,254,282 ▼ 0.00

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Forex
World
Commodity

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / May 25	201.80
USD PKR Interbank Buying / May 25	201.30
USD to Japanese Yen / May 25	127.41
USD to Swiss Franc / May 25	0.96
Pound Sterling to USD / May 25	1.26
Euro to USD / May 25	1.07
UK LIBOR % / May 25	0.82

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / May 25	3978.73
India Sensex / May 25	53749.26
Tokyo Nikkei / May 25	26653.80
Nasdaq / May 25	11434.74
Hang Seng / May 25	19952.81
FTSE 100 / May 25	7522.75
Dow Jones / May 25	32120.28
Germany DAX 30 / May 25	14007.93
France CAC40 / May 25	6298.64

Item	Value
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / May 25	110.44
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / May 25	21180.00
Gold 10 Grams PKR / May 25	120700.00
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / May 25	1849.73
Cotton US¢/pound / May 25	122.20

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