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US interest rates

Key US inflation measure posts largest annual increase in three years

Published 29 May, 2026 01:43am

Core PCE inflation advances 3.3% on year-over-year basis, versus Fed's 2% target

Fed holds rates steady, cites elevated inflation; three dissents against 'easing bias'

Published 29 Apr, 2026 11:43pm

"Inflation is elevated, in part reflecting the recent increase in global energy prices,"

US Fed expected to keep rates steady as Iran war effects ripple

Published 28 Apr, 2026 10:26pm

WASHINGTON: The US Federal Reserve opened its two-day meeting on Tuesday with policymakers expected to keep interest...

Fed set to hold rates steady again

Published 27 Apr, 2026 04:21am

WASHINGTON: The US central bank is widely expected to keep interest rates unchanged at its policy meeting next week,...

Trump demands Fed cut rates. His Iran war has investors betting otherwise

Updated 13 Mar, 2026 09:39am

Middle East conflict raises energy-driven inflation risks

Fed holds rates steady, sees 'elevated' inflation and stabilizing job market

Updated 29 Jan, 2026 06:37am

Economic activity has been expanding at a solid pace,” Fed policymakers said

US Fed expected to keep rates steady as it opens key meeting

Published 27 Jan, 2026 08:30pm

The rate-setting FOMC started its gathering at 10 am Eastern Time (1500 GMT) as scheduled, a central bank spokesperson said

Fed set to keep rates steady

Published 26 Jan, 2026 05:38am

WASHINGTON: The US Federal Reserve is widely expected to keep interest rates unchanged when it meets in the coming...

BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices

Published 10 Jan, 2026 06:29am

KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Friday (January 09, 2026). ==================================== BR...

US job growth stuck at stall speed in December; unemployment rate dips to 4.4%

Published 10 Jan, 2026 12:41am

Job growth last month was concentrated in a few sectors

Indian rupee weakens as corporate dollar outflows eclipse Fed boost

Published 11 Dec, 2025 11:23pm

Asian currencies were trading mixed on Thursday, while the dollar index recouped

Divided Fed lowers rates, signals pause and one 2026 cut as growth rebounds

Published 11 Dec, 2025 12:38am

WASHINGTON: The U.S. Federal Reserve cut interest rates on Wednesday in another divided vote, but signaled it will...

Oil eases 1pc with Ukraine peace talks

Published 10 Dec, 2025 03:28am

NEW YORK: Oil prices edged lower on Tuesday, after falling 2 percent in the previous session, with investors keeping...

Dollar gains as investors brace for ‘hawkish’ Fed this week

Published 09 Dec, 2025 03:29am

NEW YORK: The US dollar rose on Monday in choppy trading ahead of a week packed with central bank meetings and...

Gulf markets in red on fading US rate cut hopes

Published 17 Nov, 2025 07:17am

DUBAI: Most stock markets in the Gulf ended lower on Sunday after hawkish Federal Reserve officials dimmed hopes for...

Gulf bourses gain on optimism over further US rate cuts

Published 06 Oct, 2025 07:11am

DUBAI: Gulf stock markets closed on positive trajectories on Sunday, propelled by heightened investor expectations...

Gold: upward trend likely to persist

Updated 22 Sep, 2025 07:47am

The Federal Reserve initiated its first action of the year by reducing interest rates by 25 basis points, which was...

Dollar extends post-FOMC rebound

Updated 20 Sep, 2025 08:24am

NEW YORK: The US dollar rose on Friday, extending its rebound against most major currencies, as traders reassessed...

US Fed opens policy meeting, set to hold rates steady

Published 29 Jul, 2025 07:06pm

WASHINGTON: The US Federal Reserve opened its two-day policy meeting Tuesday, with the central bank widely expected...

Fed poised to hold off on rate cuts, defying Trump pressure

Published 28 Jul, 2025 05:42am

WASHINGTON: The US central bank is widely expected to hold off slashing interest rates again at its upcoming ...

How rising US interest rates could cause currency volatility in emerging markets

Published 27 Jun, 2025 03:12pm

Market insights by Quoc Dat Tong, Senior Financial Markets Strategist at Exness.

Trump summons Powell, tells him he’s making a mistake on rates

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Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Jun 12	278.52
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Jun 12	278.32
USD to Japanese Yen / Jun 12	160.24
USD to Swiss Franc / Jun 12	0.80
Pound Sterling to USD / Jun 12	1.34
Euro to USD / Jun 12	1.16
SOFR % / Jun 12	3.63

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Jun 12	7,431.46
India Sensex / Jun 12	75,527.95
Tokyo Nikkei / Jun 12	66,020.04
Nasdaq / Jun 12	25,888.84
Hang Seng / Jun 12	24,718.10
FTSE 100 / Jun 12	10,471.72
Dow Jones / Jun 12	51,202.26
Germany DAX 30 / Jun 12	24,635.30
France CAC40 / Jun 12	8,350.87

Item	Value
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Jun 12	84.88
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Jun 12	21,780
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Jun 12	375,947
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Jun 12	4,219.33
Cotton US¢/pound / Jun 12	76.42
Petrol/Litre / Jun 13	373.78
Diesel/Litre / Jun 13	378.78

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
Siddiqsons Tin / Jun 12 Siddiqsons Tin Plate Limited(STPL)	8.71 ▲ 1 (12.97%)
Arctic Textile / Jun 12 Arctic Textile Mills Limited(ARCTM)	33.75 ▲ 3.07 (10.01%)
Zephyr Textile / Jun 12 Zephyr Textiles Limited(ZTL)	20.45 ▲ 1.86 (10.01%)
AN Textile Mills / Jun 12 AN Textile Mills Limited(ANTM)	37.02 ▲ 3.37 (10.01%)
Elahi Cotton / Jun 12 Elahi Cotton Mills Limited(ELCM)	285.76 ▲ 25.98 (10%)
National Silk / Jun 12 The National Silk & Rayon Mills Limited(NSRM)	161.26 ▲ 14.66 (10%)
Pak. P.V.C. / Jun 12 Pakistan PVC Limited(PPVC)	28.59 ▲ 2.6 (10%)
Int. Knit. / Jun 12 International Knitwear Limited(INKL)	92.20 ▲ 8.38 (10%)
Fateh Sports / Jun 12 Fateh Sports Wear Limited(FSWL)	88.31 ▲ 8.02 (9.99%)
First Fid. Leasing / Jun 12 First Fidelity Leasing Modaraba(FFLM)	12.91 ▲ 1.17 (9.97%)

Stock	Price
Idrees Tex. / Jun 12 Idrees Textile Mills Limited(IDRT)	50.10 ▼ -5.57 (-10.01%)
Kohat Textile / Jun 12 Kohat Textile Mills Limited(KOHTM)	121.46 ▼ -13.49 (-10%)
Oilboy Energy / Jun 12 Oilboy Energy Limited(OBOY)	19.93 ▼ -2.21 (-9.98%)
Pak Qatar Family / Jun 12 Pak Qatar Family Takaful Limited(PAKQATAR)	22.09 ▼ -2.38 (-9.73%)
ICC Industries / Jun 12 ICC Industries Limited(ICCI)	13.50 ▼ -1.43 (-9.58%)
Pak Agro Pack. (GEM) / Jun 12 Pak Agro Packaging Limited (GEM)(GEMPAPL)	9.45 ▼ -1 (-9.57%)
ARM Green Industries / Jun 12 ARM Green Industries Limited(ARMG)	46.40 ▼ -4.77 (-9.32%)
Crescent Fib. / Jun 12 Crescent Fibres Limited(CFL)	55 ▼ -4.99 (-8.32%)
D.S. Ind. Ltd. / Jun 12 D.S. Industries Limited(DSIL)	11.29 ▼ -0.99 (-8.06%)
Pak Qatar Gen.Takaful / Jun 12 Pak Qatar General Takaful Limited(PQGTL)	15.48 ▼ -1.27 (-7.58%)

Stock	Volume
Kohinoor Spinning / Jun 12 Kohinoor Spinning Mills Limited(KOSM)	57,693,670 ▲ 0.2
B.O.Punjab / Jun 12 The Bank of Punjab(BOP)	52,797,271 ▲ 0.87
Sitara Petroleum Service / Jun 12 Sitara Petroleum Service Limited(SPSL)	52,451,331 ▲ 0.38
WorldCall Telecom / Jun 12 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	40,500,971 ▲ 0.02
Maple Leaf Cement / Jun 12 Maple Leaf Cement Factory Limited(MLCF)	35,844,548 ▲ 4.19
Oilboy Energy / Jun 12 Oilboy Energy Limited(OBOY)	32,892,948 ▼ -2.21
F. Nat.Equities / Jun 12 First National Equities Limited(FNEL)	27,977,561 ▼ -0.02
TPL Corp Ltd / Jun 12 TPL Corp Limited(TPL)	25,681,006 ▼ -0.51
Pak Int.Bulk / Jun 12 Pakistan International Bulk Terminal(PIBTL)	24,636,697 ▲ 0.25
Waves Home Appliances / Jun 12 Waves Home Appliances Limited(WAVESAPP)	19,979,231 ▲ 0.28

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