Pakistan’s stock market surged sharply after a temporary ceasefire between the United States and Iran eased tensions. The rally triggered a trading halt amid volatility, reversing earlier losses, as improved sentiment and hopes of diplomatic progress lifted investor confidence.
Fed minutes show growing openness to rate hikes at March meeting
In recent meetings, Federal Reserve officials mulled the idea of increasing interest rates as inflation rates climbed beyond target thresholds, influenced in part by the
April 8, 2026