PSX sheds 276 points amid lacklustre trading

Overall volumes (66.83 million) fall by a massive 33 pc  KARACHI: The trading floor of the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) kept waiting for investors...

Malaysia files criminal charges against Goldman, ex-bankers in 1MDB probe

Goldman Sachs has been under scrutiny for its role in helping raise $6.5 billion through three bond offerings for 1Malaysia Development Bhd (1MDB), which is the subject of investigations in at least six countries

Dollar index near 19-month high on safe-haven bid amid global growth worries

The dollar index, which gauges its value versus six major peers, was little changed at 97.44, below the 19-month high of 97.71 it hit on Friday

Asian shares edge higher with Fed meeting in focus

Japan’s Nikkei 225 index added 0.8 percent to 21,536.85 and the Kospi in South Korea gained 0.3 percent to 2,074.51

Oil prices pressured by oversupply, global economic concerns

International Brent crude oil futures were at $60.33 per barrel at 0423 GMT, up 5 cents, or 0.08 percent, from their last close

Analysts who warned of emerging-market rout expect painful 2019

If Jason Daw is right, some of the world’s biggest investors are setting themselves up for a major disappointment. The Singapore-based strategist at...

Govt to help local furniture manufacturers enhance their exports

LAHORE: Noting that Pakistani handmade furniture products have the potential to capture the world market, Punjab Governor Ch Muhammad Sarwar on Friday...

Stock market gains 574 points as KSA injects $1bn

KARACHI: After trading in red for three consecutive sessions, the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) rallied up and ended the last session of the...

Asian LNG prices snap three-week losing streak as winter kicks in

Spot prices for January delivery edged up about 10 cents to around $8.90 per million British thermal units (mmBtu)

Gold set for biggest weekly fall in 5; firm dollar weighs

Spot gold was 0.4 percent lower at $1,237.65 per ounce as of 0747 GMT

Matco to setup joint venture company with Barentz International

The JV is being set up for the import, sales, and distribution of ingredients used in pharmaceutical, personal care, food & nutrition, and animal nutrition in the life science and food nutrition sector

Dollar gains as focus shifts to Fed, euro and sterling under pressure

The dollar has been the biggest winner of 2018, having gained 5.3 percent over its peers so far this year

Asian shares fall on poor Chinese economic data

Japan’s Nikkei 225 index slid 1.7 percent to 21,439.16 and the Kospi in South Korea lost 1.2 percent to 2,070.70

Engro Corp divests 29% stake in ETPL to Vopak for $31.378 million

In end-November it was reported Vopak would purchase a total 44% stake in Elengy Terminal Pakistan Ltd, which operates the country's first liquefied natural gas (LNG) import facility

Oil prices fall as investors take profits amid China economy worries

Brent crude oil futures were at $61.09 per barrel at 0353 GMT, down 36 cents, or 0.6 percent, from their last close