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Dollar stuck near 5-month low as caution reigns ahead of US CPI, ECB tests

The best-known digital token has struggled since reaching a record $64,895.22 in mid-April.

Published 10 Jun, 2021 11:05am

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Tokyo stocks open lower ahead of key US data, ECB

The US consumer price data due later in the day could either exacerbate or mitigate inflation worries, analysts said.

Published 10 Jun, 2021 10:43am

Markets

Asia markets rise with key events on horizon

The release Thursday of May's consumer price index is now crucial, with warnings that a big miss to the upside of the 4.7 percent forecast would ramp up expectations of policy tightening.

Published 10 Jun, 2021 10:00am

Markets

Yuan edges higher in thin trade, market awaits US inflation data

By midday, the global dollar index fell to 90.085 from the previous close of 90.127, while the offshore yuan was trading at 6.3942 per dollar.

Published 09 Jun, 2021 01:05pm

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Dollar teeters as inflation test looms

The ECB is expected to keep policy settings steady, but the euro is likely to be sensitive to changes in the bank's economic forecasts or any signal that the pace of bond buying could be reduced in months ahead.

Published 09 Jun, 2021 12:06pm

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Stronger midpoint lifts China's yuan ahead of US inflation data

Surging demand for raw materials lifted growth in China's imports to its fastest pace in 10 years in May, although export growth slowed more than expected as COVID-19 cases disrupted major ports.

Published 08 Jun, 2021 11:03am

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Dollar edges up, recovering from jobs miss

At 0715 GMT, the dollar index was up 0.2% on the day at 90.283. The euro was down 0.2% against the dollar, at $1.21465.

Published 07 Jun, 2021 01:13pm

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Dented by jobs miss, dollar teeters ahead of CPI

Also this week is Chinese trade balance data, which could give a reading on the fundamental forces behind the yuan's rapid rise, while the market's focus for the ECB is on whether the bank adjusts the pace of its bond buying programme.

Published 07 Jun, 2021 11:21am

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Dollar jumps as strong run of data turns all eyes to payrolls

The US dollar index, which measures the greenback against a basket of six major currencies, rose 0.7% on Thursday to stand at a three-week high of 90.574 on Friday.

Published 04 Jun, 2021 10:41am

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Dollar on tenterhooks as payrolls test looms

Indeed speculators in March flipped rapidly into short yen positions and Japanese currency has been the biggest major loser against the dollar during 2021, dropping almost 6%.

Published 03 Jun, 2021 12:17pm

Markets

Australia, NZ dollars locked in limbo, ponder RBA policy scenarios

Markets have spent all week hanging on the May payrolls report and the outcome will likely unleash major moves no matter what it reveals.

Published 03 Jun, 2021 12:15pm

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Long bets on yuan near six-month high; ringgit bears firm

Investors also remained short on the Thai baht. Thailand has seen the death toll from the virus rise ten-fold over two months.

Published 03 Jun, 2021 12:13pm

Markets

Dollar gets respite as US manufacturing picks up, jobs report awaited

Those employment shortcomings will be front and centre of investors' minds on Friday with the release of nonfarm payrolls numbers for May, after April's much-weaker-than-expected reading sent the dollar index slumping 0.7% on May 7.

Published 02 Jun, 2021 02:59pm

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China's yuan kept in check by weaker midpoint guidance, eyes on PBOC

The Thomson Reuters/HKEX Global CNH index, which tracks the offshore yuan against a basket of currencies on a daily basis, stood at 97.84, weaker than the previous day's 97.88.

Published 02 Jun, 2021 11:55am

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Dollar edges up on manufacturing data after initial softness

The offshore yuan was at 6.3817, up 0.11% on the day.

Published 02 Jun, 2021 11:54am

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Australia, NZ dollars stuck in a rut, strong data no help

"It is clearly are more hawkish sign as we head into the July meeting," said Damien McColough, head of rates strategy at Westpac.

Published 02 Jun, 2021 11:52am

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Dollar gets respite from pick up in US manufacturing before jobs report

The dollar initially traded lower on the report, in which ISM said manufacturing's growth potential continued to be hampered by worker absenteeism and temporary shutdowns because of shortages of parts and labor.

Published 02 Jun, 2021 11:51am

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Loonie extends monthly win streak as Canadian vaccinations climb

For May, it was up 1.9%, extending a string of monthly gains that started in February.

Published 01 Jun, 2021 11:58am

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Australian dollar dips as RBA stays dovish in face of strong data

The case for some sort of tapering was enhanced by data, which showed growth was likely stronger than many expected in the first quarter, while super-low rates are fuelling a boom in house prices and borrowing.

Published 01 Jun, 2021 11:56am

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Dollar in doldrums as traders ponder Fed policy path; sterling soars

That includes a drop to $1.24 per euro by the end of this month, extending to $1.32 by the middle of next year.

Published 01 Jun, 2021 11:51am

Markets

South Africa's rand firmer as dollar takes a break

"This could widen spreads and increase intraday volatility in the event of a market shock, especially as month-end flows come into play."

Published 31 May, 2021 02:33pm

Markets

Rouble retreats from 2-1/2 month peak vs dollar

Versus the euro, the rouble was 0.2% weaker at 89.42.

Published 31 May, 2021 02:19pm

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China officials talk down buoyant yuan as basket hits 5-year high

"Some had purchased dollars mid-month, but these flows are not over yet. Some companies are monitoring the market and waiting for better prices."

Published 31 May, 2021 11:26am

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China lifts yuan midpoint to new 3 year high, basket index at highest since 2016

The People's Bank of China (PBOC) set the midpoint rate at 6.3682 per dollar prior to the market open.

Published 31 May, 2021 11:24am

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Australian dollar edges up as data-packed week starts, kiwi also higher

The RBA also appears largely unconcerned by market expectations of inflation rebounding. Like the Fed, this may reflect a belief that any near-term inflation will be essentially transitory."

Published 31 May, 2021 11:21am

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Dollar near 2-month high vs yen, Chinese yuan scales 3-year high

In volatile cryptocurrencies, bitcoin dropped a tad to $34,470, edging near a one-week intraday low of $33,425 hit on Sunday. Ether fell 4% to $2,288.

Published 31 May, 2021 11:18am

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Yuan set for best week since Nov, regulators signal concerns over one-way bets

Alvin Tan, Asia FX strategist at Royal Bank of Canada in Hong Kong, said Beijing may be "expected to continue leaning against yuan strength", with such an investor outlook seen in a rebound in options market.

Published 28 May, 2021 11:34am

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Canadian dollar gains as investors cheer higher commodity prices

Economists expect data on Friday to show US core PCE (personal consumption expenditures) prices jumping in April.

Published 28 May, 2021 11:31am

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Dollar firms ahead of inflation data, yuan sails higher

Economists expect core PCE (personal consumption expenditures) prices jumped 2.9% year-on-year in April, compared with a year-on-year rise of 1.8% a month earlier.

Published 28 May, 2021 11:29am

Markets

South Africa's rand stretches rally in early trade

Lower US interest rates boost the appeal of riskier but high-yielding assets such as the rand.

Published 27 May, 2021 02:33pm

Forex
World
Commodity

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Apr 26	278.58
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Apr 26	278.28
USD to Japanese Yen / Apr 26	156.17
USD to Swiss Franc / Apr 26	0.91
Pound Sterling to USD / Apr 26	1.25
Euro to USD / Apr 26	1.07

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Apr 25	5048.42
Nasdaq / Apr 25	15611.76
Dow Jones / Apr 25	38085.80
India Sensex / Apr 26	74171.68
Tokyo Nikkei / Apr 26	37934.72
Hang Seng / Apr 26	17626.75
FTSE 100 / Apr 26	8123.98
Germany DAX 30 / Apr 26	18016.27

Item	Value
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Apr 25	20535
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Apr 25	240900
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Apr 26	83.89
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Apr 26	2336.33
Cotton US¢/pound / Apr 26	81.15
Petrol/Litre / Apr 27	293.94

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / Apr 27 786 Investments Limited(786)	5 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / Apr 27 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	585 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / Apr 27 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / Apr 27 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / Apr 27 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	2.07 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / Apr 27 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	87.10 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / Apr 27 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	499.34 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / Apr 27 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / Apr 27 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	9.84 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / Apr 27 786 Investments Limited(786)	5 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / Apr 27 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	585 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / Apr 27 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / Apr 27 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / Apr 27 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	2.07 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / Apr 27 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	87.10 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / Apr 27 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	499.34 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / Apr 27 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / Apr 27 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	9.84 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Volume
P.I.A.C.(A) / Apr 27 Pakistan International Airlines Corp(PIAA)	47,200,500 ▲ 0.00
Cnergyico PK / Apr 27 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	29,719,327 ▲ 0.00
Pak Petroleum / Apr 27 Pakistan Petroleum Limited(PPL)	21,170,581 ▲ 0.00
Pak Refinery / Apr 27 Pakistan Refinery Limited(PRL)	16,965,134 ▲ 0.00
The Searle Co. / Apr 27 The Searle Company Limited(SEARL)	15,793,227 ▲ 0.00
P.T.C.L. / Apr 27 Pakistan Telecommunication Company Ltd(PTC)	15,054,641 ▲ 0.00
K-Electric Ltd. / Apr 27 K-Electric Limited(KEL)	14,145,556 ▲ 0.00
WorldCall Telecom / Apr 27 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	13,158,668 ▲ 0.00
Telecard Limited / Apr 27 Telecard Limited(TELE)	12,358,668 ▲ 0.00

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