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Gold falls on firm dollar, oil-driven inflation fears as US-Iran talks stall

Gold fell on Monday, pressured by a firm dollar, while higher oil prices heightened fears of inflation and higher-for-longer interest rates as US-Iran ​peace talks remained stalled. Fundamentals Spot gold was down 0.3% at $4,694.26 ‌per ounce, as of 0059 GMT. Last week, the metal lost 2.5% to snap a four-week winning streak. Get the latest news from India and how it matters to the world w

KAPCO, Fauji Cement acquire 92.03% controlling stake in Attock Cement

Kot Addu Power Company Limited (KAPCO) announced on Monday that Fauji Cement Company Limited and KAPCO had successfully taken over a controlling stake (92.03%) in Attock Cement. This was announced in a notice to the Pakistan Stock Exchange today. “We would like to inform that the transaction has been executed today, i.e. on April 24, 2026, upon completion of all contractual conditions and co

Indus Motor to invest another Rs1bn for ‘localisation of parts’

Indus Motor Company Limited (INDU) announced that its board has approved an additional investment of Rs1 billion (~$3.59 million) to enhance what it called localisation of production. The company, the maker of Toyota-brand vehicles in the country, shared the development in its notice to the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on Monday. “This is in continuation of our letter dated August 30, 2024,

Oil rises 1% as US-Iran peace talks stall

Oil prices were up more than 1% on Monday as peace talks between the US and Iran stalled while shipments through the Strait of Hormuz remained limited, keeping global oil supplies tight. Brent crude futures rose $1.35, or 1.3%, to $106.68 a barrel by 0453 GMT, retreating from early session gains of over $2 a barrel. US West Texas Intermediate was at $95.35 a barrel, up 95 cents, or 1%. Last

Selling continues amid US-Iran tensions, KSE-100 down 2,200 points

Selling pressure continued unabated at the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) amid escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, with the benchmark KSE-100 Index shedding nearly 2,200 points during the first half of the trading session on Friday. At 12pm, the benchmark index was hovering at 167,007.65, down by 2,165.72 points or 1.28%. Selling was observed in key sectors, including automob