Markets South Korean shares end lower as battery makers drag KOSPI closed down 6.42 points, or 0.24%, at 2,623.02 Published 23 Apr, 2024 12:50pm
Markets Japan rubber futures reverse two-day climb on automobile price wars SINGAPORE: Japanese rubber futures reversed a two-day climb to close lower on Tuesday as automobile price wars and... Published 23 Apr, 2024 12:41pm
Markets China’s yuan slides to 5-month low after weaker fixing from PBOC SHANGHAI: China’s yuan weakened slightly against the dollar on Tuesday to a five-month low, after its central bank... Published 23 Apr, 2024 11:29am
Markets Iron ore consolidates as investors struggle for clear direction in China BEIJING: Iron ore futures prices were hemmed into a tight range on Tuesday, as investors and traders struggled to... Published 23 Apr, 2024 11:26am
Markets Gold prices slip to 2-1/2-week low as Middle East tensions ease Gold prices fell on Tuesday to their lowest levels in more than two weeks on easing concerns of an escalation in the... Published 23 Apr, 2024 11:24am
Markets Australian dollar grinds higher but inflation test looms SYDNEY: The Australian dollar strengthened on Tuesday as risk appetite continued to recover from a frenetic flight... Published 23 Apr, 2024 11:21am
World Russian drone attack injures seven in Ukraine’s Odesa, officials say Russia launched a drone attack on Ukraine that injured seven people in the Black Sea port of Odesa, two of them... Published 23 Apr, 2024 11:13am
Markets Palm oil gains on poor weather, exports recovery and stronger rivals SINGAPORE: Malaysian palm oil futures rose for a second consecutive session on Tuesday amid hot weather in key... Published 23 Apr, 2024 11:10am
Business & Finance India’s April business growth at near 14-year high, PMIs show BENGALURU: India’s business activity expanded at its fastest pace in nearly 14 years this month thanks to robust... Published 23 Apr, 2024 11:06am
World Malaysian navy helicopters collide in mid-air, 10 killed KUALA LUMPUR: Two Malaysian navy helicopters collided in mid-air during a rehearsal for a naval parade on Tuesday,... Published 23 Apr, 2024 11:00am
World Iran’s foreign minister calls EU sanctions ‘regrettable’ DUBAI: European Union sanctions announced following Iran’s attack against Israel are “regrettable” because the... Published 23 Apr, 2024 10:56am
Markets Base metals fall amid caution after strong price rallies Prices of nonferrous metals fell on Tuesday as traders and investors in Asia exercised caution following sessions of... Published 23 Apr, 2024 10:49am
Markets Asian shares extend gains ahead of tech earnings, yen fragile SYDNEY: Asian shares extended gains on Tuesday, taking cues from Wall Street as focus shifts to earnings results... Published 23 Apr, 2024 10:46am
Markets Indian rupee little changed, tracking mostly rangebound Asian peers MUMBAI: The Indian rupee was largely unchanged on Tuesday, tracking the rangebound movement in its Asian peers and... Published 23 Apr, 2024 10:42am
Markets Australian shares lifted by financials, easing Middle East conflict fears Australian shares extended gains on Tuesday, as gains in heavyweight financials overshadowed a drop in miners due to... Updated 23 Apr, 2024 12:29pm
Markets Japan’s Nikkei rises but US earnings caution caps gains TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei share average rose on Tuesday, buoyed by Wall Street’s rally overnight, although concerns... Updated 23 Apr, 2024 12:31pm
Markets China stocks dragged down by cyclical shares; HK shares up SHANGHAI: China stocks closed down on Tuesday, dragged lower by cyclical shares such as metals, while technology... Updated 23 Apr, 2024 02:54pm
Markets Indian shares rise as global risk sentiment improves BENGALURU: Indian shares rose on Tuesday, tracking a rebound in global markets as risk sentiment improved on easing... Published 23 Apr, 2024 10:32am
Markets Oil falls back after robust EU data as Mideast tensions linger Oil prices slipped on Tuesday after a short-lived boost from stronger economic data out of Europe as the market... Updated 23 Apr, 2024 08:23pm
Markets Firm dollar turns up heat on yen, heightening intervention talk TOKYO: A firm dollar had the yen locked near a fresh 34-year low on Tuesday, keeping investors on heightened... Published 23 Apr, 2024 10:27am
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