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 China stocks rise after new capital market guidelines SHANGHAI: China stocks had a good start to the week, with major indexes closing higher on Monday as investors... Published 16 Apr, 2024 03:38am
Markets Gold consolidates after hitting record high on Mideast tensions BENGALURU: Gold prices took a breather on Monday after hitting an all-time high in the previous session, as ... Published 16 Apr, 2024 03:38am
Markets Malaysian palm oil slips KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian palm oil futures fell on Monday to their lowest closing in over two weeks, weighed down by... Published 16 Apr, 2024 03:38am
Markets India forecasts above average monsoon rains in boost to crop output NEW DELHI/MUMBAI: India said on Monday it is likely to receive above average monsoon rainfall in 2024, in a ... Published 16 Apr, 2024 03:38am
Markets Iran attack on Israel spurs banks to hike oil price forecasts LONDON: Iran’s weekend attack on Israel has increased geopolitical risks in the oil market for the near term,... Published 16 Apr, 2024 03:38am
Markets Iron ore climbs on lower shipments, hopes of China stimulus BEIJING: Iron ore futures prices extended their rise to hit the highest level in multiple weeks on Monday, bolstered... Published 16 Apr, 2024 03:38am
Markets Chicago wheat futures down CANBERRA: Chicago wheat futures fell on Monday as a strong dollar made US exports more expensive for buyers with... Published 16 Apr, 2024 03:38am
Markets US natural gas futures lower NEW YORK: US natural gas futures fell about 2% to a more than two-week low on Monday, weighed down by lower demand... Published 16 Apr, 2024 03:38am
Markets Oil prices slip after Iran attack, US economic data NEW YORK: Oil prices slipped lower on Monday after Iran’s weekend attack on Israel proved to be less damaging than... Published 16 Apr, 2024 03:38am
Business & Finance US retail sales beat expectations, boost Q1 growth estimates WASHINGTON: US retail sales increased more than expected in March amid a surge in receipts at online retailers,... Published 16 Apr, 2024 03:38am
Markets Aluminium hits 22-month high LONDON: Aluminium prices soared to 22-month highs on Monday and nickel to seven-month peaks after the US and Britain... Published 16 Apr, 2024 03:38am
Markets Japanese rubber futures fall SINGAPORE: Japanese rubber futures fell for a fourth straight session to a monthly low on Monday amid lower oil... Published 16 Apr, 2024 03:38am
Markets Brazil’s 2023/24 soybean harvest hits 84pc SAO PAULO: Brazil’s soybean harvest for the 2023/24 cycle had reached 84% of the planted area as of Thursday,... Published 16 Apr, 2024 03:38am
Business & Finance Asian currencies slip BENGALURU: Most Southeast Asian markets were subdued on Tuesday as rising tensions in the Middle East and a ... Published 16 Apr, 2024 03:38am
Business & Finance Rouble slightly weakens against dollar MOSCOW: The Russian rouble slightly weakened against the US dollar on Monday. By 0715 GMT, the rouble was 0.18%... Published 16 Apr, 2024 03:38am
Business & Finance Dollar jumps, yen weaker NEW YORK: The dollar reached its highest since early November against a basket of currencies on Monday, and sent the... Published 16 Apr, 2024 03:38am
Business & Finance US awards Samsung $6.4bn in grants for Texas chip complex WASHINGTON: The Biden administration will award up to $6.4 billion in grants to South Korea’s Samsung to expand its... Published 16 Apr, 2024 03:38am
Business & Finance China’s yuan hits 5-month low SHANGHAI: China’s yuan traded at a five-month low against the dollar on Monday, but the currency avoided any steep... Published 16 Apr, 2024 03:38am
World Israeli forces, armed settlers kill three Palestinians in rising West Bank violence RAMALLAH: Armed Israeli settlers shot dead two Palestinians in the occupied West Bank on Monday, hours after Israeli... Published 16 Apr, 2024 12:40am
In historic visit, Iran President Raisi says decision made to increase bilateral trade five-fold to $10bn