Gold and silver recouped early losses on Friday, but were headed for a second straight week of declines as a global rout in tech equities and a stronger US dollar wiped out gains made by the metals during a brief rebound earlier this week. Spot gold rose 0.4% to $4,790.80 per ounce by 0224 GMT, but was down 1.4% for the week. U.S. gold futures for April delivery fell 1.7% to $4,806.50 per ounce
US crude futures rose slightly on Friday but were on track for their first weekly drop in seven weeks as supply concerns eased, and investors focused on the outcome of US-Iran nuclear talks in Oman later in the day. Brent crude futures rose 25 cents, or 0.4%, to $67.80 a barrel at 0353 GMT, while the US West Texas Intermediate crude was also up 25 cents, or 0.4%, at $63.54 a barrel. The benc
Buying continued at the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on Wednesday, with the benchmark KSE-100 Index gaining over 1,150 points during intra-day trading on Wednesday. At 10:50am, the benchmark index was hovering at 188,067.12, up by 1,166.39 points or 0.62%. On Tuesday, buying momentum continued at the PSX as the KSE-100 Index closed the day higher by 1%. Asian stocks were on shaky ground
The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) ended Tuesday's trading session on a highly positive note as UAE loan rollover, easing geopolitical worries and buying by local institutions helped extend the market's recovery. There was a reversal of the recent trend, where buyers continued to absorb selling pressure and pushed the KSE-100 index higher by nearly 1,850 points. Concerns over US-Iran tensions, r
Pakistan's exports of medical, surgical and precision instruments to China exceeded $11.41 million in 2025, reflecting steady expansion in higher-value manufacturing segments, according to data released by the General Administration of Customs of the People's Republic of China (GACC). GACC data showed medical and veterinary instruments and appliances remained the largest export category. Shipme