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UAE stock market hits $1 trillion milestone
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UAE stock market hits $1 trillion milestone

UAE now ranks among the largest in emerging markets, alongside giants like India and China

With yields declining and stocks  going up, does it still make sense to invest?
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With yields declining and stocks  going up, does it still make sense to invest?

Nukta explains what’s driving the PSX upwards, including why it is still an attractive option

Pakistan's November inflation projected at 4.6%; another big rate cut expected in December
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Pakistan's November inflation projected at 4.6%; another big rate cut expected in December

Lowest inflation readings in over six years strengthen the case for another 150-200 bps interest rate cut on Dec 16

A mixed bag: which direction will oil prices go in Trump term 2.0?
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A mixed bag: which direction will oil prices go in Trump term 2.0?

Nukta analyzes the impact of Trump's re-election on international oil prices

Pakistan’s central bank likely to cut interest rate by 200-250bps on Nov 4
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Pakistan’s central bank likely to cut interest rate by 200-250bps on Nov 4

Since the current fiscal year’s start, the SBP has slashed the benchmark rate by 300 basis points

Amazon and Google's next power move: Going nuclear
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Amazon and Google's next power move: Going nuclear

Tech giants are turning to nuclear power to supercharge their data centers — and the AI-driven future may depend on it.

A visual journey of Pakistan's history with the IMF
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A visual journey of Pakistan's history with the IMF

Pakistan has sought bailouts from the international lender at least 24 times, the highest among all countries

Despite rising solar installation prices, is switching worth it?
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Despite rising solar installation prices, is switching worth it?

While electricity bills have become a pain to pay for common citizens, switching to solar isn't exactly cheap either

Pakistan's October inflation outlook — what does it signify?
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Pakistan's October inflation outlook — what does it signify?

Lowest inflation readings in almost 4 years coupled with highest real interest rates in more than 23 years strengthen the case for another cut on Nov 4

Explainer: Why do Pakistanis’ electricity bills keep going up?
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Explainer: Why do Pakistanis’ electricity bills keep going up?

Nukta breaks down all the terms you keep hearing, such as circular debt, and why they matter

Rupee vs Rupee — how Pakistan and India’s currencies have fared against the USD since 1947
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Rupee vs Rupee — how Pakistan and India’s currencies have fared against the USD since 1947

Despite starting out stronger, PKR’s value has plummeted while INR has become Asia’s “least volatile currency”

How revenue shortfall in Pakistan's power sector will impact consumers
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How revenue shortfall in Pakistan's power sector will impact consumers

It has to do with the electricity tariff breakdown, which reveals a significant mismatch between how Pakistan generates electricity and how it pays for it

24 and counting: Why does Pakistan keep going back to the IMF?
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24 and counting: Why does Pakistan keep going back to the IMF?

Since February 22, 1994, Pakistan has entered into five extended fund facility programs (EFF) with a total value of SDR 15,535 million

What Pakistan's import and agri data reveals about its vicious debt loop
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What Pakistan's import and agri data reveals about its vicious debt loop

Pakistan has been in the top 10 producers of various food and agricultural products but has now turned reliant on imports

What Pakistan needs to do to meet its petroleum levy collection target
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What Pakistan needs to do to meet its petroleum levy collection target

If the current trend continues, the shortfall is projected to reach PKR 158 billion this fiscal year

How declining global oil prices will impact Pakistan's inflation, trade deficit
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How declining global oil prices will impact Pakistan's inflation, trade deficit

The drop, if sustained, is expected to help bring down Pakistan's inflation below 9% and reduce its import bill by $900 million in fiscal year 2024-25

Will converting to local coal reduce Pakistanis' electricity bills?
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Will converting to local coal reduce Pakistanis' electricity bills?

The country's finance minister recently requested China to convert its imported coal-based power plants in Pakistan but will the move be worth it?

Pakistani banks post net profit of PKR 137 billion in 2024's second quarter
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Pakistani banks post net profit of PKR 137 billion in 2024's second quarter

The 4% year-on-year growth was primarily due to higher interest rates, which resulted in a 7% increase in banks' net interest income

Deregulating Pakistan’s fuel prices — what does it mean?
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Deregulating Pakistan’s fuel prices — what does it mean?

Nukta explains the current pricing mechanism and the implications of deregulated prices.