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21st August, 2012
Stocks slip, euro wavers on ECB comment
Global shares slid and the euro wavered after the European Central Bank sought to squash speculation about the form of market intervention for the crisis.
Global shares slid and the euro wavered after the European Central Bank sought to squash speculation about the form of market intervention for the crisis.
8th August, 2012
KSE recomposes KSE-30 index
The Karachi Stock Exchange has recomposed KSE-30 Index, effective from August 15, 2012.
The Karachi Stock Exchange has recomposed KSE-30 Index, effective from August 15, 2012.
8th August, 2012
KSE-100 index to adopt free-float methodology
KSE is planning to shift KSE-100 Index to free-float methodology shortly with an objective to make KSE indices more qualitative in line with global standards.
KSE is planning to shift KSE-100 Index to free-float methodology shortly with an objective to make KSE indices more qualitative in line with global standards.
7th August, 2012
Shares hit 3-month high, euro rises on ECB hopes
World stocks hit a three-month high and the euro gained as investors drew encouragement from signs that Europe is edging toward resolving its debt crisis.
World stocks hit a three-month high and the euro gained as investors drew encouragement from signs that Europe is edging toward resolving its debt crisis.
2nd August, 2012
Asia ex-Japan falls 0.4 pc
Asian shares fell while commodities inched higher on European Central Bank policy action hopes after the Fed stopped short of offering fresh stimulus.
Asian shares fell while commodities inched higher on European Central Bank policy action hopes after the Fed stopped short of offering fresh stimulus.
12th July, 2012
Shares slump after S.Korea rate cut, Australia jobs data
Asian shares slid on Thursday on a surprise rate cut from South Korea and an unexpected drop in Australian employment.
Asian shares slid on Thursday on a surprise rate cut from South Korea and an unexpected drop in Australian employment.
3rd July, 2012
Last fiscal year saw over 11pc inflation
Annual inflation went up to 11.01 per cent during the outgoing fiscal year 2011-12, according to data released by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics.
Annual inflation went up to 11.01 per cent during the outgoing fiscal year 2011-12, according to data released by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics.
2nd July, 2012
Brent dips towards $96 after weak China data
Brent crude dropped towards $96 a barrel on Monday as weak factory data from top energy consumer China spurred caution.
Brent crude dropped towards $96 a barrel on Monday as weak factory data from top energy consumer China spurred caution.
5th June, 2012
Markets rebound, hoping for action on euro zone crisis
Asian shares, the euro and commodities rebounded on Tuesday, with stocks holding a touch above 2012 lows.
Asian shares, the euro and commodities rebounded on Tuesday, with stocks holding a touch above 2012 lows.
24th May, 2012
Asian shares fall on eurozone fears
Asian markets were mostly lower on Thursday after European leaders failed to agree a coherent plan to save Greece from exiting the eurozone.
Asian markets were mostly lower on Thursday after European leaders failed to agree a coherent plan to save Greece from exiting the eurozone.
21st May, 2012
KSE-100 index higher in mid-day trade
The KSE-100 index started the new week in the green zone, being higher by over 45 points, although with much lower volumes.
The KSE-100 index started the new week in the green zone, being higher by over 45 points, although with much lower volumes.
18th May, 2012
KSE-100 drops below 14000 mark in mid-day trade
The KSE-100 index dropped 168.34 points, bringing the index to 13,894 points in Friday’s first trading session.
The KSE-100 index dropped 168.34 points, bringing the index to 13,894 points in Friday’s first trading session.
16th May, 2012
KSE-100 index down over 214 points in mid-day trade
KARACHI: The KSE-100 index lost 214.26 points in mid-day trade, displaying extremely bearish sentiments with the feeler of a large correction. The All-share, KSE-30…
KARACHI: The KSE-100 index lost 214.26 points in mid-day trade, displaying extremely bearish sentiments with the feeler of a large correction. The All-share, KSE-30…
4th May, 2012
Index higher by more than 100 points in first session
The KSE-100 benchmark index rose by 101.95 points in Friday's first trading session.
The KSE-100 benchmark index rose by 101.95 points in Friday's first trading session.
28th April, 2012
Inventories, weak business spending curb US growth
U.S. economic growth cooled in the first quarter as businesses cut back on investment and restocked shelves at a slower pace.
U.S. economic growth cooled in the first quarter as businesses cut back on investment and restocked shelves at a slower pace.
26th April, 2012
KSE-100 drops by 50 points in mid-day trade
The KSE-100 index had dropped by 50 points in the red, on news of the Prime Minister’s contempt of court case verdict.
The KSE-100 index had dropped by 50 points in the red, on news of the Prime Minister’s contempt of court case verdict.
25th April, 2012
KSE climbs higher in mid-day trade
The KSE-100 index rose over 134 points in mid-day trade, with trading volume standing at over 154 million shares with a total value of Rs5.46 billion.
The KSE-100 index rose over 134 points in mid-day trade, with trading volume standing at over 154 million shares with a total value of Rs5.46 billion.
24th April, 2012
KSE-100 rises in mid-day trade
The KSE-100 index rose over 110 points in mid-day trade today, with the index reaching 14,193 points, with volume over 171 million shares.
The KSE-100 index rose over 110 points in mid-day trade today, with the index reaching 14,193 points, with volume over 171 million shares.
20th April, 2012
KSE-100 up 74 points on mid-day close
The KSE-100 index was higher by 74.89 points on Friday’s first session close, on the back of energy, chemicals and banking sectors.
The KSE-100 index was higher by 74.89 points on Friday’s first session close, on the back of energy, chemicals and banking sectors.
16th April, 2012
KSE witnesses bearish trading
Bearish trading activity was witnessed on the market with the index touching a low of -200 points, on the back of banking and cement sectors.
Bearish trading activity was witnessed on the market with the index touching a low of -200 points, on the back of banking and cement sectors.
