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Powell signals Fed to hold rates steady amid tariff uncertainty

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell reaffirmed the central bank’s cautious stance on monetary policy, stating that officials are prepared to keep interest rates steady until there is clearer evidence on how tariffs will impact inflation.

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Trump calls for major rate cut, criticizes Fed Chair Powell

Continuing his extraordinary and targeted verbal criticism, President Donald Trump called for a massive 2.5-point reduction in interest rates and singled out Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell.

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Fed holds rates, signals two cuts later this year

The Federal Reserve on Wednesday kept interest rates steady amid expectations of higher inflation and lower economic growth ahead, and still pointed to two reductions later this year.

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Fed likely to hold rates, signal market-moving outlook

Federal Reserve officials get to voice their outlook this week on the future path of interest rates, along with the impact that tariffs and Middle East turmoil will have on the economy.

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Well-intentioned, poorly timed: The risks behind proposed 5% FED on ultra-processed foods

As Pakistan approaches the federal budget announcement for FY2025–26, policymakers are expected to introduce a 5% Federal

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Spot gold falls as U.S. inflation data fuels Fed rate cut hopes

Gold prices eased on Friday but were still headed for a third consecutive week of gains, as U.S. inflation data and dovish comments from a Federal Reserve...

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Spot gold drops as U.S. jobs data strengthens dollar

Gold spot prices decreased by 0.01% ($0.19) at $2,689.18 per ounce, as of [11:22 pm PST] from the prior day's close of $2,689.37 per ounce...

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Oil prices rise as Fed signals slower rate cuts in 2025

Oil prices increased on Thursday after the U.S. Federal Reserve signalled it would slow the pace of interest rate cuts in 2025, which could hurt economic...

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US Fed signals fewer cuts, sending stocks tumbling

The US Federal Reserve on Wednesday cut interest rates by a quarter point and signaled a slower pace of cuts ahead, triggering a sharp sell-off in the...

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Asian stocks rise ahead of expected Fed rate cut

Asian stocks gained on Thursday, tracking Wall Street's tech-led rally overnight after an as-expected reading of U.S. consumer inflation cemented bets for a...

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Name Price/Vol %Chg/NChg
KSE100 178,687.87
188.29M 		1.32%
2332.38
ALLSHR 107,352.53
469.75M 		1.19%
1257.45
KSE30 54,820.28
100.14M 		1.50%
809.95
KMI30 254,709.65
95.03M 		1.61%
4023.67
KMIALLSHR 69,579.50
299.54M 		1.34%
920.01
BKTi 50,219.43
26.97M 		1.22%
606.90
OGTi 36,126.87
14.06M 		2.47%
870.31
Symbol Bid/Ask High/Low
Name Last High/Low Chg/%Chg
BITCOIN FUTURES 89,215.00 89,645.00
88,720.00 		1330.00
1.51%
BRENT CRUDE 61.17 61.21
60.83 		0.32
0.53%
RICHARDS BAY COAL MONTHLY 86.75 0.00
0.00 		0.65
0.75%
ROTTERDAM COAL MONTHLY 96.75 0.00
0.00 		0.20
0.21%
USD RBD PALM OLEIN 1,027.50 1,027.50
1,027.50 		0.00
0.00%
CRUDE OIL - WTI 57.74 57.78
57.41 		0.32
0.56%
SUGAR #11 WORLD 14.95 15.22
14.80 		0.11
0.74%
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