Nikkei little changed ahead of key US data TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei share average was little changed on Friday as investors sought further direction from a key... Published 08 Jun, 2024 07:00am
Markets European stocks fall as US payrolls flare rate worries PARIS: European shares fell on Friday, led by rate-sensitive sectors like real estate and utilities after a... Published 08 Jun, 2024 07:00am
Business & Finance US dollar rallies after jobs report NEW YORK: The US dollar jumped on Friday after data showed the world’s largest economy created a lot more jobs ... Published 08 Jun, 2024 07:00am
World ECB cuts rates even as inflation fight goes on FRANKFURT: The European Central Bank went ahead with its first interest rate cut since 2019 on Thursday, citing... Published 07 Jun, 2024 06:24am
Business & Finance Steady euro takes ECB rate cut in stride NEW YORK: The euro wavered in a narrow range on Thursday after the European Central Bank lowered rates from record... Published 07 Jun, 2024 06:24am
Markets ECB starts cutting rates even as inflation fight continues FRANKFURT: The European Central Bank cut borrowing costs from record highs on Thursday, acknowledging progress in... Published 06 Jun, 2024 05:32pm
Markets Europe rallies ahead of first ECB rate cut in nearly 5 years LONDON: World stocks were on the brink of an all-time high and the euro rose on Thursday ahead of what was widely... Published 06 Jun, 2024 05:26pm
Markets Currencies tread cautiously after US inflation report, focus on ECB SINGAPORE: The currency market started the week cautiously, with the dollar slightly lower on Monday after data last... Published 03 Jun, 2024 10:00am
Business & Finance Europe’s STOXX 600 dips as rate worries linger PARIS: European shares slipped for a third straight session on Thursday ahead of further economic data from the euro... Published 31 May, 2024 06:58am
Markets Dollar ebbs as markets await key global inflation reports SINGAPORE: The dollar waned on Tuesday following a slight pick up in risk appetite, but it held tight ranges against... Published 28 May, 2024 09:55am
Markets European shares end holiday-affected session higher PARIS: European stocks closed slightly higher on Monday and government bond yields eased, amidst hints of upcoming... Published 28 May, 2024 05:30am
Business & Finance ECB could start cutting rates in June, ECB’s Rehn says COPENHAGEN: Inflation is converging to the European central bank’s 2% target, making it possible to ease monetary... Published 27 May, 2024 12:57pm
Business & Finance Dollar slips on profit taking NEW YORK: The dollar slipped broadly on Friday as traders booked profits after recent gains but the US currency... Published 25 May, 2024 06:33am
Markets European shares eke out gains amid interest rate uncertainty PARIS: European shares ended marginally higher on Monday, with defence stocks in the lead, but gains remained in... Published 21 May, 2024 03:39am
Markets European shares end lower on rate cut jitters; Richemont shines PARIS: European shares closed lower on Friday, as investors turned cautious following remarks from a policymaker on... Published 18 May, 2024 05:45am
Business & Finance Dollar mostly flat as market mulls inflation outlook NEW YORK/LONDON: The dollar traded little changed against major currencies on Friday as market speculation continues... Published 18 May, 2024 05:45am
Markets STOXX 600 closes at record high on earnings, rate cut optimism PARIS: Europe’s main stock index closed at a record high on Friday, on track for its biggest weekly gain since ... Published 11 May, 2024 06:22am
Markets STOXX 600 ends at record high; BBVA weighs on Spain PARIS: Europe’s benchmark index inched up to close at a record high on Thursday, driven by a jump in industrial... Published 10 May, 2024 04:17am
Business & Finance ECB grows more confident about cutting rates, policymakers say VILNIUS/FRANKFURT: The European Central Bank is growing more confident about cutting interest rates as euro zone... Published 06 May, 2024 07:26pm
Markets European stocks eke out gains after German inflation data PARIS: European shares closed below day highs on Monday after Germany reported higher-than-expected inflation, while... Published 30 Apr, 2024 03:43am
Markets Europe’s STOXX 600 logs best day in three months PARIS: Europe’s benchmark stock index had its biggest one-day gain in more than three months on Friday, propelled... Published 27 Apr, 2024 05:03am
Markets European stocks retreat on earnings gloom PARIS: European stocks dropped on Thursday, hit by bleak earnings from consumer giant Nestle and Dutch digital... Published 26 Apr, 2024 04:15am
Markets STOXX 600 falls on banks drag; tech contains losses on ASMI boost PARIS: Europe’s benchmark stock index dropped on Wednesday as financials sagged on disappointing earnings from... Published 25 Apr, 2024 03:05am
Markets Industrials boost STOXX 600 as earnings season rolls in PARIS: European shares rose on Thursday, boosted by industrials after Swiss engineering company ABB touched a record... Published 19 Apr, 2024 05:07am
Markets Europe’s STOXX 600 flat as energy counters strength in industrials PARIS: Europe’s benchmark stock index closed on a subdued note on Monday, as energy shares dropped on weak oil... Published 16 Apr, 2024 03:38am
Markets Europe’s STOXX 600 flat on rising Middle East tensions PARIS: European shares were flat on Friday after hitting a one-week high in early trade, as rising tensions in the... Published 15 Apr, 2024 03:56am
Business & Finance Dollar jumps on central bank divergence NEW YORK: The euro stumbled to a five-month low against the dollar on Friday after the European Central Bank... Published 15 Apr, 2024 03:56am
Business & Finance ECB holds rates at record highs, signals upcoming cut FRANKFURT: The European Central Bank kept interest rates at record highs on Thursday but sent an even clearer signal... Published 11 Apr, 2024 07:36pm
Business & Finance ECB seen holding interest rates one last time FRANKFURT: The European Central Bank is expected to freeze its key interest rate at a record high again Thursday but... Published 11 Apr, 2024 10:54am
Markets European shares rebound from one-month low; ECB rate verdict up next European shares staged a recovery after a knee-jerk reaction to a high U.S. inflation reading on Wednesday, with... Published 10 Apr, 2024 10:14pm