Despite brief relief, the US-China trade war escalated as Trump hiked tariffs on Chinese goods to 125% after China raised its tariffs on US goods to 84% from April 10.
The Nifty 50 rose 1.08 percent to 22,409.15 while the BSE Sensex gained 1 percent to 73,860.7 respectively, as of 10:22 AM, after initial rise of 1.9 percent in the morning.
IMF's World Economic Outlook suggests growth slowdown in current year is concentrated in advanced economies, while emerging & developing economies are likely to lead global growth.
After a week of turmoil in markets over bank failures in major economies, Asian shares and currencies rebounded on Friday, as the dollar index fell 0.3%.
Overseas funds have sold a net $3.1 billion worth of shares in Taiwan, South Korea and India this week. That follows $4.9 billion of withdrawals last week, highest since August.
While we roll our eyes at the lyrical disaster of Ghafoor, the beat drops, and suddenly we are nodding our heads like we have discovered the anthem of the season.
SEBI probe concluded that purported loans and fund transfers were paid back in full and did not amount to deceptive market practices or unreported related party transactions.
While the IAF remains committed to the Tejas programme and has placed orders for 180 Tejas Mk1A, the force is eagerly waiting for the Tejas Mk 2 version.
What Munir has achieved with Trump is a return to normal, ironing out the post-Abbottabad crease. The White House picture gives us insight into how Pakistan survives, occasionally thrives and thinks.
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