Pakistan’s benchmark share index experienced a significant increase of 1.44% on Monday, reaching a new record high following the announcement of a staff level agreement (SLA) between the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and Pakistan. This agreement entails a $7 billion, 37-month loan program that aims to provide much-needed financial stability to the country. The negotiations
China, the world’s second-largest economy, experienced a slowdown in the second quarter of the year. Official data revealed that the economy only grew by 4.7% in April-June, marking its slowest growth since the first quarter of 2023. This figure fell short of analysts’ expectations of a 5.1% growth, as projected in a Reuters poll. The
China’s National Bureau of Statistics recently released data showing that the country’s second-quarter GDP rose by 4.7% year on year, falling short of expectations of a 5.1% growth as per a Reuters poll. This figure indicates a slower economic recovery than anticipated, raising concerns about the pace of China’s post-pandemic rebound. In addition to the
The gold price has been on a downward trend, currently trading around $2,405 in the early Asian session. The unexpected acceleration of the US PPI in June has contributed to this decline, marking the highest rate since March 2023. This increase in wholesale price inflation in the United States has put pressure on the precious
The attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump on Saturday has sent shockwaves across the world, with Asian markets being the first to feel the impact. Analysts are closely watching to see if this event will strengthen Trump’s election hopes, leading to potential ‘Trump-victory trades’ such as a stronger dollar and a steeper U.S. Treasury
The strategic region of the Pacific Islands Forum is facing a financial crisis as Western banks continue to exit the unprofitable market. This exodus is prompting concern that China could potentially fill the void, leading to a situation that has been described as “Armageddon” by an Australian official. The small island nations in this region,
The recent assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump during a campaign rally in Pennsylvania has garnered widespread reactions from various analysts and investors. The incident, which left Trump with a wound on his upper right ear, has raised concerns about the potential implications on the upcoming election and the overall political landscape in the
Recent remarks by Fed Chair Powell have highlighted concerns about softening labor market conditions. This shift in focus towards potential weakness in the labor market has caught the attention of investors and analysts alike. With the Fed now considering the possibility of further rate cuts to combat this issue, the upcoming labor market data will
The shooting incident at former President Donald Trump’s election rally in Pennsylvania has sent shockwaves through the political and financial world. Market analysts and investors are predicting that this event could potentially increase Trump’s chances of winning back the White House. The betting odds on his victory are expected to rise in the coming week
In a shocking turn of events, Former President Donald Trump narrowly escaped an assassination attempt during a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. Multiple gunshots were fired, with one bullet grazing the upper part of Trump’s right ear. This incident highlights the alarming levels of violence and political tensions in the country. The Secret Service acted promptly
In a surprising turn of events, Elon Musk, the billionaire CEO of Tesla, publicly endorsed Donald Trump for the first time in the U.S. presidential race. Musk described Trump as “tough” and expressed his hope for the president’s rapid recovery. This endorsement marks a significant shift in Musk’s political stance, as he has previously donated
According to a report from the Washington Post, whistleblowers at OpenAI have taken the bold step of filing a complaint with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. The complaint calls for an investigation into the artificial intelligence company’s allegedly restrictive non-disclosure agreements. The whistleblowers claim that OpenAI issued overly restrictive employment, severance, and non-disclosure agreements