IMF boosts rupee, Eurobonds rally, and gold prices decline | The Express Tribune
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KARACHI: The Pakistani currency witnessed a strong rebound as the International Monetary Fund (IMF)’s new loan programme defended its value, causing speculators to suffer losses. The rupee gained a significant 3.83%, or Rs10.55, reaching a four-month high at Rs275.44 against the US dollar in the inter-bank market on Tuesday. In the open market, the currency also experienced a jump of 3.57%, or Rs10, reaching Rs280 against the greenback. However, the closing price was significantly lower compared to Finance Minister Ishaq Dar’s claim of Rs270-272 against the dollar in the retail market just a day ago, despite the market largely being closed during the day. Furthermore, Pakistan’s global Eurobond continued its astonishing rally for the third consecutive working day, while gold prices further decreased following the signing of the staff-level agreement (SLA) between Pakistan and the IMF for a new nine-month loan programme worth $3 billion. Tuesday marked the first tradin...