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11th April, 2013
Remittances Poor growth in nine months
Remittances showed poor growth at the end of the third quarter of the current fiscal year.
Remittances showed poor growth at the end of the third quarter of the current fiscal year.
7th September, 2012
Euro rallies vs dollar on ECB bond-buying plan
The euro hit a two-month peak against the dollar after the ECB unveiled a new and potentially unlimited bond-buying program.
The euro hit a two-month peak against the dollar after the ECB unveiled a new and potentially unlimited bond-buying program.
30th August, 2012
Euro slips versus dollar ahead of Bernanke speech
The euro slipped for a second day against the dollar as investors pared back expectations of near-term monetary easing.
The euro slipped for a second day against the dollar as investors pared back expectations of near-term monetary easing.
23rd August, 2012
Pakistan’s forex reserves slip to $ 15.183 billion
The country’s foreign exchange reserves have slipped by $115 million to $15.183 billion as on Aug 17, Pakistan's central bank said on Thursday.
The country’s foreign exchange reserves have slipped by $115 million to $15.183 billion as on Aug 17, Pakistan's central bank said on Thursday.
14th August, 2012
Dollar gains on US economic data, yen slumps broadly
The dollar jumped against the Japanese yen on Tuesday as investors pared back expectations of further monetary easing by the Federal Reserve.
The dollar jumped against the Japanese yen on Tuesday as investors pared back expectations of further monetary easing by the Federal Reserve.
13th August, 2012
Euro up as investors cover bearish bets
The euro rose against the dollar for the first time in four days as investors pared bearish bets, but investors remain wary.
The euro rose against the dollar for the first time in four days as investors pared bearish bets, but investors remain wary.
6th August, 2012
Euro rises vs dollar in choppy trading
The euro rose against the dollar for a second straight session on Monday in thin trading, boosted by optimism about a European Central Bank intervention.
The euro rose against the dollar for a second straight session on Monday in thin trading, boosted by optimism about a European Central Bank intervention.
25th July, 2012
$1.12bn payment expected from US this week
Declining reserves are getting a temporary relief with an expected transfer of $1.12 billion as part payment for services provided to coalition forces.
Declining reserves are getting a temporary relief with an expected transfer of $1.12 billion as part payment for services provided to coalition forces.
24th July, 2012
Euro steadies after China PMI data, Aussie rises
The euro steadied against the yen and the dollar, as investors' risk appetite perked up after improvement in China's manufacturing output.
The euro steadied against the yen and the dollar, as investors' risk appetite perked up after improvement in China's manufacturing output.
16th July, 2012
Euro falls vs dollar, focus turns to Bernanke
The euro eased against the dollar on Monday on concerns about euro zone debt and high peripheral bond yields.
The euro eased against the dollar on Monday on concerns about euro zone debt and high peripheral bond yields.
12th July, 2012
Dollar erases rise vs yen after BOJ policy tweak
The dollar enjoyed a short-lived rise against the yen on Thursday after the Bank of Japan made a technical change to its asset buying programme.
The dollar enjoyed a short-lived rise against the yen on Thursday after the Bank of Japan made a technical change to its asset buying programme.
11th July, 2012
Euro steady in Asia, yen gets boost
The euro was steady in Asian trade, while the yen strengthened against the dollar as the Bank of Japan started a two-day policy meeting.
The euro was steady in Asian trade, while the yen strengthened against the dollar as the Bank of Japan started a two-day policy meeting.
5th July, 2012
Euro on defensive as ECB easing decision awaited
The euro wallowed near one-week lows, with trading subdued in the wake of a US holiday and ahead of an expected ECB rate cut.
The euro wallowed near one-week lows, with trading subdued in the wake of a US holiday and ahead of an expected ECB rate cut.
2nd July, 2012
Euro rally on EU summit fizzles in Asia
The euro's rally fizzled in Asian trade, after the beleaguered unit surged last week on a surprise deal by European Union leaders to help stem the continent's debt crisis.
The euro's rally fizzled in Asian trade, after the beleaguered unit surged last week on a surprise deal by European Union leaders to help stem the continent's debt crisis.
27th June, 2012
Euro edges up, but summit expected to disappoint
The euro inched higher after hitting a two-week low the previous day, but gains were capped by scepticism over effectiveness of the upcoming European summit.
The euro inched higher after hitting a two-week low the previous day, but gains were capped by scepticism over effectiveness of the upcoming European summit.
22nd June, 2012
Dollar gains on yen in Asian trade
The dollar reversed early losses against the yen in Asia on Friday despite Moody's downgrade of 15 of the world's biggest financial firms.
The dollar reversed early losses against the yen in Asia on Friday despite Moody's downgrade of 15 of the world's biggest financial firms.
21st June, 2012
Dollar resilient after Fed largesse, euro dips
The dollar held above a one-month low against major currencies, even after the Federal Reserve went for another round of monetary stimulus.
The dollar held above a one-month low against major currencies, even after the Federal Reserve went for another round of monetary stimulus.
20th June, 2012
Euro weaker in Asia as Europe fear weighs
The euro weakened as eurozone fears continued to weigh, while traders looked to a US Federal Reserve policy meeting for signs of further stimulus.
The euro weakened as eurozone fears continued to weigh, while traders looked to a US Federal Reserve policy meeting for signs of further stimulus.
19th June, 2012
Euro strengthens in Asian trade
The euro moved higher in Asian trade, but gains were limited after Spain's borrowing costs hit a record high and optimism over Greek elections faded.
The euro moved higher in Asian trade, but gains were limited after Spain's borrowing costs hit a record high and optimism over Greek elections faded.
18th June, 2012
Euro falls, Spanish woes overshadow Greek poll
The euro fell from a one-month high against the dollar on Monday with the election win for pro-bailout parties in Greece overshadowed by higher Spanish bond yields.
The euro fell from a one-month high against the dollar on Monday with the election win for pro-bailout parties in Greece overshadowed by higher Spanish bond yields.
