Chinese steel futures range-bound BEIJING: Steel futures in China traded in a tight range on Monday, hit by fears over the new Omicron coronavirus... Published 30 Nov, 2021 05:23am
Opinion Panic over forex reserves? There is a sense of panic at the SBP (State Bank of Pakistan) and MoF (Ministry of Finance) over curtailing growing... Updated 28 Nov, 2021 06:19am
Opinion A tight macroeconomic policy stance and its repercussions State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) is its latest monetary policy statement (MPS) increased policy rate by 150 basis points... Published 26 Nov, 2021 05:15am
Print 7-9pc inflation projection with multiple upside risks KARACHI: Some 7 to 9 percent inflation projection for this fiscal year has multiple upside risks like higher global... Updated 25 Nov, 2021 09:51am
BR Research Writing on the wall The headlines write themselves. The government and SBP’s self-congratulation on keeping economy afloat during the... Published 24 Nov, 2021 08:03am
Business & Finance Aussie under pressure, kiwi steadies TOKYO: The Australian dollar languished near a six-week trough on Thursday, undermined by a slide in oil and other... Published 19 Nov, 2021 04:35am
Opinion High inflation: no room for excuses High inflation is a harsh reality today in Pakistan that needs to be acknowledged. It's hurting the lower and middle... Published 14 Nov, 2021 04:12am
Markets PSX consumer cos post 42pc profit increase YoY KARACHI: Pakistan consumer companies (discretionary, staples and pharmaceuticals) listed at PSX, recorded increase ... Published 12 Nov, 2021 04:46am
Print Media accused of giving wrong impression about inflation ISLAMABAD: The government has accused media of spreading wrong impression about inflation in the country and claimed... Updated 08 Nov, 2021 09:47am
Opinion Containing imports Imports have started growing rapidly once again. During May and June, they registered a growth rate of 80 percent ... Published 02 Nov, 2021 05:20am
Print World Bank says inflation in Pakistan to edge up in FY22 Officials say the government has to sort out circular debt and extend subsidy only to low income groups Updated 29 Oct, 2021 02:00pm
Business & Finance Australia, NZ dollars higher SYDNEY: The Australian and New Zealand dollars were trading near recent highs on Tuesday helped by high commodity... Published 27 Oct, 2021 04:50am
BR Research Export refinance: no room for limit enhancement? The past two years have witnessed a love-hate rollercoaster between the central bank and the business community.... Published 25 Oct, 2021 07:30am
BR Research Current Account roundup: Q1-FY22 The current account deficit stood at $3.4 billion (annualized 4.1% of GDP) in the 1QFY22 (Jul-Sep 21) as compared to... Published 25 Oct, 2021 07:25am
Print High energy prices: World Bank sees ‘significant’ inflation risk Multilateral development bank says energy prices should start to decline in the second half of 2022 as supply constraints ease Updated 22 Oct, 2021 09:50am
Pakistan Combination of multiple factors: Minister says country has witnessed significant macroeconomic imbalances ISLAMABAD: Omar Ayub Khan, minister for Economic Affairs (EAD) has stated that Pakistan has witnessed significant... Published 21 Oct, 2021 04:38am
Business & Finance Dollar dips as risk sentiment improves NEW YORK: The dollar dipped on Wednesday as risk sentiment improved and as investors focused on rising commodity... Published 21 Oct, 2021 04:38am
Print Q1FY22: CA posts $3.4bn deficit on higher imports KARACHI: The country’s current account recorded a $3.4 billion deficit during the first quarter of this fiscal ... Published 21 Oct, 2021 03:53am
Markets Australia shares set to dip at open, NZ flat Australian shares are set to fall on Tuesday, likely hurt by losses in miners and energy stocks on the back of... Published 19 Oct, 2021 10:17am
Opinion IMF projections The latest set of projections by the IMF at the country, regional and global levels are contained in the ... Updated 19 Oct, 2021 04:38am
Print Targeted subsidy programme: Masses to get relief from next month: Umar ISLAMABAD: Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Asad Umar said Monday Prime Minister Imran ... Updated 19 Oct, 2021 12:09pm
Business & Finance Australia dollar climbs to 3-month highs on yen, euro SYDNEY: The Australian dollar was consolidating broad gains on Wednesday as strength on global commodity prices and... Published 14 Oct, 2021 04:14am
Markets Inflation jitters take toll on European stocks ahead of earnings Miners give up some of Monday's gains Carmakers hit as China auto sales slump LVMH set to report results on Tuesday Published 12 Oct, 2021 09:03pm
Markets China completes latest metal reserves auctions, eyes more BEIJING: China on Saturday released 150,000 tonnes of industrial metals from its state reserves in the fourth round... Published 10 Oct, 2021 04:26am
Business & Finance BoE warns of potential 'sharp' correction in markets LONDON: Financial markets, which have rebounded recently on low global interest rates and vast economic stimulus... Published 09 Oct, 2021 04:10am
Print World Bank lowers GDP forecast, projects higher inflation in FY22 Report says that Pakistan's GDP is estimated to have grown by 3.5 percent in the fiscal year 2021 Updated 08 Oct, 2021 10:17am
Print PM wants Sindh to release wheat to mills immediately ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan on Tuesday issued directives for the Ministry of Inter-Provincial Coordination... Published 06 Oct, 2021 02:17am
Print Commodity prices, interest rates: Poor country debt could worsen: WB chief CAIRO: The debt situation for poor countries could worsen due to volatile commodity prices and higher interest ... Updated 01 Oct, 2021 09:48am
Print Rising world commodity prices, Covid variants: Finance ministry highlights downside risks to economic outlook ISLAMABAD: The Finance Ministry has highlighted that there are some downside risks to the outlook of the economy... Updated 29 Sep, 2021 10:00am
Markets Lahore Grain Market Rates LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Saturday (September 25, 2021)... Published 26 Sep, 2021 03:23am
