Dollar steadies near two-month high Published 29 Sep, 2026 04:48am NEW YORK: The US dollar was steady near a two-month high as the US-Iran standoff continued to push up oil prices and...
Rise in US 10-year bond yields generating worries Published 28 Sep, 2026 04:13am The strong economic indicators offered additional support for a possible rise in interest rates in the United...
Japanese rubber futures trade in tight range Published 27 Sep, 2026 02:24am SHANGHAI: Japanese rubber futures traded in a tight range on Friday, as a weaker yen countered concerns over softer...
Japan's 10-year bond yield hits 30-year high after US Treasury selloff Published 24 Sep, 2026 12:05pm The 30-year yield rose 5.5 bps to 4.125%
BOJ could raise rates every quarter, ex-policymaker says Published 24 Sep, 2026 11:16am A weak yen and robust AI-related demand are also boosting manufacturers’ profits
Dollar jumps to near two-month high Published 24 Sep, 2026 05:47am NEW YORK: The US dollar rose to its highest level in nearly two months on Wednesday as investors priced in a rate...
US dollar slightly higher Published 23 Sep, 2026 06:05am NEW YORK: The dollar was slightly higher on Tuesday, but off a two-month high hit earlier in the day as investors...
Canadian dollar extends weekly decline Published 21 Sep, 2026 04:53am TORONTO: The Canadian dollar added to its weekly decline against its US counterpart on Friday as recent widening of...
Fed decision may adversely affect stock, bond markets Updated 21 Sep, 2026 06:00am The primary conclusion drawn from the Federal Reserve’s recent decision is the unanimous agreement of all 12 voting...
Japanese rubber futures climb as yen slides, Nikkei rallies Published 20 Sep, 2026 02:22am SHANGHAI: Japanese rubber futures rose for a third straight session on Friday, supported by a weaker yen and a rally...
Gold rises to one-week high on easing oil prices Published 20 Sep, 2026 02:22am NEW YORK: Gold prices rose to a one-week high on Friday, and were on track for their first weekly gain in four, as...
Bank of Japan hikes rates Published 19 Sep, 2026 04:55am TOKYO: The Bank of Japan raised interest rates to a 31-year high on Friday and said it would lift them further as it...
US dollar jumps against yen Published 19 Sep, 2026 04:55am NEW YORK: The dollar jumped against the yen on Friday after two policymakers at the Bank of Japan dissented from a...
Asian stocks ride AI rally, currencies inch higher Published 19 Sep, 2026 04:55am BENGALURU: Equities in Asia’s emerging markets gained on Friday, boosted by optimism around chipmakers in South...
Yen sinks, Nikkei gains after BOJ hike rates Published 19 Sep, 2026 04:55am TOKYO: The yen weakened and Japanese government bonds slid after the Bank of Japan raised interest rates in a...
PSX: Buying continues, KSE-100 gains over 1,800 points Updated 18 Sep, 2026 06:32pm Benchmark index settles at 170,884.58
BOJ raises interest rates to 31-year high in widely expected move Published 18 Sep, 2026 08:10am At a two-day policy meeting that ended on Friday, the board decided by a 7-2 vote to raise its policy rate from 1%
BOE holds rate, warns of hike if Iran war persists Published 18 Sep, 2026 05:15am LONDON: The Bank of England held its benchmark interest rate at 3.75 percent on Thursday, but warned that a hike...
Dollar softer as Treasury yields ease Published 18 Sep, 2026 05:15am NEW YORK: The US dollar eased on Thursday, a day after logging its biggest jump in three months after the Federal...
Japanese rubber futures rise on weaker yen Published 18 Sep, 2026 05:15am SHANGHAI: Japanese rubber futures edged higher on Thursday, supported by a weaker yen and firmer Tokyo equities,...
Gold rises as traders reassess positions after Fed rate hike Published 18 Sep, 2026 05:15am NEW YORK: Gold climbed almost 2percent from a near-six-week low on Thursday, as investors reassessed their positions...
PSX: KSE-100 gains over 1,000 points Updated 17 Sep, 2026 06:28pm Benchmark index settles at 169,043.19
Japan PM to retain Kiuchi as economy minister in cabinet reshuffle, Yomiuri reports Published 16 Sep, 2026 10:44am Trade minister Ryosei Akazawa is also likely to be re-appointed, the paper said without citing sources
Dollar gains as ME conflict lifts oil Published 15 Sep, 2026 04:57am NEW YORK: The US dollar rose across the board on Monday as conflict in the Middle East pushed up oil prices and sent...
Gold prices fall to over one-month low Published 15 Sep, 2026 04:57am NEW YORK: Gold fell to a more than one-month low on Monday, as a rally in oil prices and stronger-than-expected...
Japanese rubber futures hit one-month low Published 15 Sep, 2026 04:57am SHANGHAI: Japanese rubber futures fell to their lowest level since August 17 on Monday, extending losses to a fourth...
BOJ executive saw need for vigilance to 'non-linear' inflation spikes Published 14 Sep, 2026 11:28am The BOJ raised interest rates to a 31-year high of 1% in June
Oil price escalation constitutes one of the most pressing challenges Updated 14 Sep, 2026 06:33am The primary inflation measure of the Federal Reserve, the Consumer Price Index (CPI), met market projections for...
Speculators turn net long on yen for first time since February Published 13 Sep, 2026 10:16am That is a reversal from net shorts of 92,227 for the week prior and the first overall long reading since February 24
Japan’s wholesale inflation stays elevated in Aug, boosts case for rate hike Published 13 Sep, 2026 02:36am TOKYO: Japan’s wholesale inflation remained elevated in August, data showed on Friday, highlighting mounting price...