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2 August 2025

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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

Samsung Elec lowers Q2 forecast amid trade concerns
Samsung Elec lowers Q2 forecast amid trade concerns

Samsung Electronics Adjusts Outlook Amid Tariff Concerns Samsung Electronics revised its business forecast for the current fiscal quarter, citing potential...

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

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

World Bank boosts KP projects with $108m in funds
World Bank boosts KP projects with $108m in funds

World Bank Boosts Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Projects with $108 Million The World Bank has sanctioned $108 million in supplementary funding for...

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

Oil prices decline 2% to hit a 2-week low
Oil prices decline 2% to hit a 2-week low

Oil Prices Decline Amid Trade War Concerns Oil prices experienced a decline of approximately 2% on Tuesday, hitting a two-week...

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

IMF board to take up loan assessment on May 9.
IMF board to take up loan assessment on May 9.

IMF Board to Consider Pakistan’s EFF Program on May 9 The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) is...

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

US plans to contact Pakistan, India in 24 hours for tension reduction.
US plans to contact Pakistan, India in 24 hours for tension reduction.

U.S. Seeks to De-escalate Tensions Between India and Pakistan Amid escalating tensions between India and Pakistan following the Kashmir incident,...

By Web Desk | April 30, 2025 | Category: Breaking News, Latest, United States, World

Rupee sees slight recovery versus US dollar in intra-day trade.
Rupee sees slight recovery versus US dollar in intra-day trade.

Rupee Gains Marginally Against US Dollar The Pakistani rupee experienced a slight increase against the US dollar, gaining 0.08% during...

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

Pakistan Forecast: Potential Peak of 50°C This Week
Pakistan Forecast: Potential Peak of 50°C This Week

Intense Heatwave Threatens South Asia A severe heatwave is currently impacting South Asia, with forecasts suggesting temperatures in Pakistan could...

By Web Desk | April 30, 2025 | Category: Breaking News, Latest, Weather, World

Documented Afghan Migrants
Documented Afghan Migrants

Pakistan Sets Deadline for Afghan Nationals’ Return ISLAMABAD: State Minister for Interior Affairs Talal Chaudhry has stated that Pakistan has...

By Web Desk | April 29, 2025 | Category: Breaking News, Latest, Migrant News, World

Pakistan aims to enhance relations with Bangladesh: Asif
Pakistan aims to enhance relations with Bangladesh: Asif

Defence Minister Lauds Pakistan-Bangladesh Relations at National Day Reception Islamabad: Defence Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif was the chief guest at...

By Web Desk | April 29, 2025 | Category: Breaking News, Latest, World