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Yen has weakened due to tariff-related concerns

Yen has weakened due to tariff-related concerns

The activity in the foreign exchange market wrapped up on a lackluster note, failing to establish any clear direction. The highlight of the week was...

01.04.2025 40

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Asad Rizvi

Gold volatility has risen

Gold volatility has risen

The Federal Reserve’s decision to keep its policy rate steady was the most significant economic development of the past week. Their announcement...

25.03.2025 10

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All eyes on the Fed’s interest rate decision

All eyes on the Fed’s interest rate decision

This week, the market will be closely monitoring the Federal Reserve’s interest rate decision, which is set to be announced on Wednesday. Attention...

18.03.2025 10

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Stabilising economic activity a significant task for SBP

Stabilising economic activity a significant task for SBP

Considering the scale of Pakistan’s external borrowing, obligations related to debt payments, profit repatriation, and the overall external...

16.03.2025 10

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Tariff situation undoubtedly impacting US economy

The US economy added 151,000 jobs, but the unemployment rate rose to 4.1%. This is a key economic indicator for the Federal Reserve, indicating a...

11.03.2025 30

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US economic indicators: growth and business activity tapering

The sudden change in the US President’s plan to implement tariffs starting March 4 instead of next month has unsettled the markets, leading traders...

04.03.2025 20

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Germany election crucial for Eurozone economy

Softer economic data from the US is hindering recovery and negatively impacting consumer sentiment, which relies on increased spending. However, the...

25.02.2025 20

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Price stability: a high priority task

A stable Pak Rupee, decreased petrol prices since September 2023, and a substantial fall in inflation are some of the best happenings that have taken...

20.02.2025 10

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Trump likely to rework world trading ties with ‘reciprocal’ tariffs

The financial market is shifting as a result of a few major changes in the geopolitical environment and economic uncertainties. The US President has...

18.02.2025 10

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Markets staying rather cautiously optimistic?

Following last week’s turbulent session brought on by tariff concerns, the market is calmer now that the matter has been postponed for 30 days...

11.02.2025 20

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The Trump trade wars

US President Donald Trump has formally agreed to impose 25 percent tariffs on Canada and Mexico and 10 percent additional tariff on China. Import...

04.02.2025 40

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Facing a double-edged sword

There has been a lot of discussion among analysts and news media about the amount of liquidity in the market and with the banks since last week....

03.10.2024 1

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SBP to repurchase MTBs: a wise move

SBP (State Bank of Pakistan) has announced its plan to repurchase Market Treasury Bills (MTBs). It has already issued a buyback auction target of...

30.09.2024 4

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Realistically speaking, the economy has improved

Making comments on financial issues without any expertise in the subject matter or without receiving concurrence from the experts has become a...

17.09.2024 2

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