A year of two economies for Pakistan – Uptrends

A year of two economies for Pakistan – Uptrends

  Pakistan was tied to a rollercoaster ride in the year 2023, grappling with the sudden highs and lows of grave economic uncertainty, coupled with soaring inflation and depreciating currency, tearing apart people’s lives. The country had already been reeling from the aftermath of the 2022 floods that washed away swathes of agricultural land, affecting … Read more

As the year of consolidation comes to an end, is Pakistan entering a phase of expansion? – Uptrends

As the year of consolidation comes to an end, is Pakistan entering a phase of expansion? – Uptrends

  The curtains close on 2023, Pakistan concludes another year marked by economic misery, combined with uncertainty on the political front and a looming security threat that has the potential to exacerbate the suffering. While 2022 may be remembered as one of the worst years in the country’s history, its successor, though not as dire, … Read more

Oil prices set to end year 10% lower as demand concerns snap winning streak – Uptrends

Oil prices set to end year 10% lower as demand concerns snap winning streak – Uptrends

  Oil prices are set to end 2023 about 10% lower after two years of gains as geopolitical concerns, production cuts and central bank measures to rein in inflation triggered wild fluctuations in prices. On Friday, oil climbed after falling 3% the previous day as more shipping firms prepared to transit the Red Sea route. … Read more

Will Pakistan oscillate between despair and hope this year? – Uptrends

Will Pakistan oscillate between despair and hope this year? – Uptrends

  ISLAMABAD: As 2023 draws to a close, it has left behind a mix of despair and hope. The economy had teetered on the brink of default but was then propped up with life support. The future of 242 million people now hinges on the anticipation of a return to political and economic stability at … Read more

I Sold an App for $65K After Learning to Code Last Year – Uptrends

I Sold an App for K After Learning to Code Last Year – Uptrends

  I’m Nico, founder of Talknotes. I learned to code last year and since then I shipped 17 apps and sold one for $65,000. I launched Talknotes on ProductHunt in early October. I have a good community on Twitter and I launched during the weekend so I ended up being first. I didn’t use a … Read more