Bitcoin momentum loss is pre-FOMC derisking, not a trend change
Traders cut risk ahead of Wednesday’s Federal Reserve decision on interest rates, and a long-awaited crypto policy report from the White House.
India faces 25% US tariffs, hopes for wider trade deal
US President Donald Trump and India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi talk as they arrive for a joint news conference after bilateral talks at Hyderabad House in New Delhi, India, February 25, 2020. — Reuters
India eyes trade agreement by Sept-Oct, says Indian official.US…
IMF lifts 2025 GDP emerging economies’ outlook on improved China view
The International Monetary Fund logo is seen inside the headquarters in Washington, US. — Reuters/FileIMF raises emerging economies’ 2025 GDP forecast to 4.1% from 3.7%.China’s 2025 GDP growth forecast increased to 4.8% after tariff reductions.Russia and South Korea’s GDP forecasts…
PAC grills FBR, industry ministry over sugar crisis
PAC Chairman Junaid Akbar chairs the committee meeting at the Parliament House in Islamabad, on February 19, 2025. — OnlineFBR asked why SRO granted sudden tax relief.1.3 million tonnes sugar surplus, committee told.Exported sugar earned over $400 million forex.
PSX retreats as investors await SBP policy signal
A broker talks on phone as he looks at an index board showing the latest share prices at the PSX in Karachi on February 10, 2023. — AFPKSE-100 Index closed at 137,964.81 points, down 1.02%.Index touched intraday low of 137,636.37, dropping 1.25%.Session’s high recorded at 140,331.01,…
FinMin Aurangzeb leaves for US to finalise trade deal amid looming Aug 1 deadline
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb speaking at the Wilson Center in Washington DC on October 23, 2024. —Instagram/ @finance_ministryUS is Pakistan’s largest export market with $5bn in trade.US Chargé d’Affaires meets FinMin Aurangzeb in Islamabad.Finance czar…
Aurangzeb to visit Washington ‘soon’ to wrap up tariff deal with US, says Dar
Foreign Minister and Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar addresses a press conference in New York on July 29, 2025. — YouTube@Geo News/Screengrab
NEW YORK: Pakistan hopes to finalise a tariff agreement with the US in the coming days, as Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq…
Chinese companies seek licences to export donkey meat from Pakistan
Traders unload donkeys from a supply truck to sell them during an annual donkey fair in Ahmedabad, India. —Reuters/File
Two Chinese companies have applied for licences to export donkey meat from Pakistan, officials say, a development surfacing just a day after authorities…
Is Silicon Valley Losing Its Influence on DC?
This episode of Uncanny Valley covers black holes, woke AI, and the relationship between Silicon Valley billionaires and the Trump Administration.
The Best Smart Rings, Tested and Reviewed (2025)
A svelte smart ring can track important health metrics and doesn’t need to be charged every day.