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Global companies are adjusting their full-year sales and profit expectations downward due to mounting challenges from higher interest rates and a weakening Chinese economy. These factors are impacting consumer sentiment and dampening the recent earnings growth that had buoyed investor optimism. Several major corporations, including McDonald’s, Nissan, Tesla, Nestlé, and Diageo, have fallen short of investor expectations. Despite approximately 40% …

Pakistan’s cotton crop, a cornerstone of its agricultural and textile sectors, is facing a dramatic decline in production. After a relatively strong yield of 10.2 million bales in the previous fiscal year, recent reports from the Pakistan Cotton Ginners Association reveal a staggering 48% decrease in production in the first 15 days of FY-25. This sharp decline is raising serious …

Federal Finance Minister Mohammad Aurangzeb recently suggested that there may be opportunities for further reductions in interest rates. Speaking at an event hosted by the Karachi Chamber of Commerce, Aurangzeb emphasized the crucial role of effective macroeconomic governance in fostering economic growth. He noted that structural issues in the economy often lead to balance of payment problems, particularly as growth …