Business & Finance Malaysia’s economy likely grew 3.9% y/y in Q1 KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia’s economy is estimated to have grown 3.9% in the first quarter of 2024 from a year earlier,... Published 19 Apr, 2024 10:22am
Markets Mainland China and Hong Kong stocks fall on Middle East tensions SHANGHAI: Mainland China and Hong Kong stocks fell on Friday, tracking their regional peers, pressured by reports of... Published 19 Apr, 2024 10:16am
Markets Middle East worries weigh down Indian shares; Infosys drags IT stocks BENGALURU: Indian shares declined on Friday, tracking Asian peers, on worries of escalating tensions in the Middle... Published 19 Apr, 2024 10:14am
Markets Stocks sink, oil jumps after Israeli attack on Iran TOKYO: Asian shares and bond yields sank on Friday while safe-haven currencies, gold and crude oil jumped after... Published 19 Apr, 2024 10:12am
Markets Surging dollar set for weekly gain as US data, Fed push back on rate cuts SINGAPORE: The resurgent dollar headed towards a second straight week of gains on Friday as a hotter-than-expected... Published 19 Apr, 2024 10:01am
Markets Oil slips after Iran plays down reported Israeli attack Oil slipped on Friday following an earlier price spike of more than $3 after Iran played down reported Israeli... Updated 19 Apr, 2024 08:40pm
World Despite calls to de-escalate, Israel attacks Iran as region goes deeper into conflict Iranian state media says three drones over central city of Isfahan shot down Updated 19 Apr, 2024 03:01pm
World Trump’s hush money criminal trial loses two jurors NEW YORK: The judge overseeing former US President Donald Trump’s criminal trial dismissed two jurors on Thursday,... Published 19 Apr, 2024 05:07am
World US to oppose Palestinian bid for full UN membership UNITED NATIONS: The United States will on Thursday vote against a Palestinian request for full United Nations... Published 19 Apr, 2024 05:07am
World Voting begins in first phase of India’s election today NEW DELHI: India begins voting in phases starting April 19 to elect a new parliament, the world’s largest election... Published 19 Apr, 2024 05:07am
Markets China stocks track Asian markets higher SHANGHAI: China stocks tracked other Asian markets higher on Thursday, as investors assessed US interest rate... Published 19 Apr, 2024 05:07am
Markets Indian shares extend fall as volatility rises before key earnings, elections BENGALURU: Indian shares ended at four-week lows on Thursday, reversing intraday gains, as volatility spiked ahead ... Published 19 Apr, 2024 05:07am
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 Nikkei snaps losing streak as chip-sector stocks rebound TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei share average rose for the first time in four sessions on Thursday, as chip-sector shares... Published 19 Apr, 2024 05:07am
Markets Wall St ticks up on megacaps, earnings boost NEW YORK: Wall Street’s main stock indexes gained on Thursday as investors cheered upbeat earnings across several... Published 19 Apr, 2024 05:07am
Markets Oil holds near 3-week low NEW YORK: Oil prices held near a three-week low on Thursday as investors weighed robust US jobs data and sanctions ... Published 19 Apr, 2024 05:07am
Markets Copper prices rally LONDON: Copper prices climbed to the highest levels in 22 months on Thursday as funds extended their buying spree,... Published 19 Apr, 2024 05:07am
Markets Gold surges as escalating ME tensions bolster demand BENGALURU: Safe-haven gold gained on Thursday as persistent tensions in the Middle East added to the metal’s ... Published 19 Apr, 2024 05:07am
Markets Japanese rubber futures drop BEIJING/SINGAPORE: Japanese rubber futures fell for a second session on Thursday, tracking lower physicals amid... Published 19 Apr, 2024 05:07am
Markets Iron ore extends gains on expectations BEIJING: Iron ore futures rose for a second straight session on Thursday, underpinned by heightened expectations of... Published 19 Apr, 2024 05:07am
Attachment of bank accounts of taxpayers: FBR orders sales tax/FED recovery only after approval by field committees