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3 August 2025

Business

Stocks falter, crude oil dips amid tariff-driven growth worries
Stocks falter, crude oil dips amid tariff-driven growth worries

Global Markets Grapple with Trade Uncertainties and Economic Slowdown Equities exhibited mixed performance on Wednesday, and crude oil prices declined...

By Web Desk | April 30, 2025 | Category: Business, Latest, World

Japanese CAA Head Engages with CCP Chair: Focus on Digital Market Oversight and Consumer Safeguards
Japanese CAA Head Engages with CCP Chair: Focus on Digital Market Oversight and Consumer Safeguards

Japan and Pakistan Collaborate on Digital Market Regulation and Consumer Protection The Consumer Affairs Agency (CAA) of Japan has informed...

By Web Desk | April 30, 2025 | Category: Business, Latest, Tech

Shanghai copper prices may climb amid stock decline, traders suggest.
Shanghai copper prices may climb amid stock decline, traders suggest.

Shanghai Copper Inventories Expected to Decline, Potentially Triggering Price Surge SHANGHAI: Forecasters anticipate a further drop in copper inventories on...

By Web Desk | April 30, 2025 | Category: Business, China, World

Pak-India tensions: KSE-100 plunges over 2% amid heavy sell-off.
Pak-India tensions: KSE-100 plunges over 2% amid heavy sell-off.

PSX Plunges Amidst Selling Pressure The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) experienced substantial selling activity today, with the benchmark KSE-100 Index...

By Web Desk | April 30, 2025 | Category: Business, Latest, World

Aussie stocks climb to near 2-month peak, boosted by banks; inflation figures due
Aussie stocks climb to near 2-month peak, boosted by banks; inflation figures due

Australian Shares Reach Near Two-Month High Amid Inflation Data Anticipation Australian equities experienced further gains on Wednesday, achieving a level...

By Web Desk | April 30, 2025 | Category: Business, Latest, World

Aussie dollar edges higher after CPI; rate cut remains likely.
Aussie dollar edges higher after CPI; rate cut remains likely.

Australian Dollar Gains Ground After Inflation Data Release The Australian dollar saw a slight increase on Wednesday following the release...

By Web Desk | April 30, 2025 | Category: Business, World

Volkswagen anticipates trade issues, EV expenses to affect earnings.
Volkswagen anticipates trade issues, EV expenses to affect earnings.

Volkswagen Anticipates Profitability Near Lower End of Projections STUTTGART: Volkswagen announced Wednesday that it anticipates its operative profit, net cash...

By Web Desk | April 30, 2025 | Category: Business, World

Thailand Disputes Timing of Moody’s Ratings Outlook Cut
Thailand Disputes Timing of Moody’s Ratings Outlook Cut

Thailand Responds to Moody’s Outlook Downgrade The Thai government has stated that Moody’s recent decision to downgrade Thailand’s economic outlook...

By Web Desk | April 30, 2025 | Category: Business, United States, World

China’s manufacturing declines amid Trump tariff impact
China’s manufacturing declines amid Trump tariff impact

China’s Factory Activity Shrinks at Record Pace A recent survey revealed that China’s factory activity experienced its most significant contraction...

By Web Desk | April 30, 2025 | Category: Business, China, World

Mercedes’ Q1 Profit Declines Amid Tariff Impact
Mercedes’ Q1 Profit Declines Amid Tariff Impact

Mercedes-Benz Reports Profitability Decline, Cites Tariff Concerns BERLIN: Mercedes-Benz announced a decrease in the profitability of its car division for...

By Web Desk | April 30, 2025 | Category: Business, World

Kenya’s inflation climbs to 4.1% in April.
Kenya’s inflation climbs to 4.1% in April.

Kenya’s Inflation Rate Climbs to 4.1% in April The Kenyan National Bureau of Statistics announced that Kenya’s inflation rate reached...

By Web Desk | April 30, 2025 | Category: Business, Latest, World

Sri Lanka Denies Proposing Targeted US Tariff Plan
Sri Lanka Denies Proposing Targeted US Tariff Plan

Sri Lanka’s Tariff Stance with the US Colombo: Sri Lanka has not put forward a definite tariff proposal to the...

By Web Desk | April 30, 2025 | Category: Business, United States, World

Shorter JGB yields decline on expectations of steady BOJ rates.
Shorter JGB yields decline on expectations of steady BOJ rates.

Japanese Bond Yields Decline Amid Economic Uncertainty TOKYO: On Wednesday, yields on Japan’s short-term bonds experienced a decrease as investors...

By Web Desk | April 30, 2025 | Category: Business, Latest, World

PCDA Asks FBR to Reassess Real-Time Billing Order for Non-Corporate Dealers
PCDA Asks FBR to Reassess Real-Time Billing Order for Non-Corporate Dealers

PCDA Seeks Exemption and Phased Implementation of Electronic Invoice Rule KARACHI: The Pakistan Chemists & Druggists Association (PCDA) has requested...

By Web Desk | April 30, 2025 | Category: Business, Health, Latest

China, Hong Kong equities steady before holiday amid factory slump due to trade tensions
China, Hong Kong equities steady before holiday amid factory slump due to trade tensions

China, Hong Kong Stocks Show Little Movement Amid Holiday Anticipation Equities in China and Hong Kong displayed minimal change on...

By Web Desk | April 30, 2025 | Category: Business, China

IGC Concludes: Key Agreements, Protocols Signed with Kazakhstan
IGC Concludes: Key Agreements, Protocols Signed with Kazakhstan

Pakistan and Kazakhstan Conclude Joint Intergovernmental Commission Session The Pakistan-Kazakhstan Joint Intergovernmental Commission (IGC) session, centered on trade, economic matters,...

By Web Desk | April 30, 2025 | Category: Business, Latest, World

Yuan edges down amid tariff impact; monthly losses loom for China
Yuan edges down amid tariff impact; monthly losses loom for China

Yuan Edges Lower Amid Tariff Concerns SHANGHAI: On Wednesday, the Chinese yuan experienced a slight decline against the US dollar...

By Web Desk | April 30, 2025 | Category: Business, China, World

Gold Declines as Trade Optimism Reduces Demand; US Indicators Eyed
Gold Declines as Trade Optimism Reduces Demand; US Indicators Eyed

Gold Prices Decline Amid Dollar Strength and Easing Trade Tensions Gold prices experienced a downturn on Wednesday as a stronger...

By Web Desk | April 30, 2025 | Category: Business, Latest

Senate Committee Reviews SBP, NBP Initiatives for Agricultural Advancement, Farmer Support
Senate Committee Reviews SBP, NBP Initiatives for Agricultural Advancement, Farmer Support

Senate Committee Examines Agricultural Financing Gaps ISLAMABAD: High-ranking officials from the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) and the National Bank...

By Web Desk | April 30, 2025 | Category: Business, Latest

Ogra Finance Member’s Term Extended Amid Vacancy
Ogra Finance Member’s Term Extended Amid Vacancy

OGRA Member Finance’s Contract Extended The Cabinet Division has granted a one-month extension to the contract of the Member Finance...

By Web Desk | April 30, 2025 | Category: Business, Latest