Omicron poses ‘very high’ global risk but data on severity limited: WHO GENEVA: The Omicron coronavirus variant, reported in more than 60 countries, poses a "very high" global risk, with... Published 13 Dec, 2021 03:49pm
Markets Oil gains as investors see limited Omicron impact on demand TOKYO: Oil prices extended their rally on Monday as investor appetite improved amid growing relief the Omicron... Published 13 Dec, 2021 11:48am
Business & Finance UK economic recovery already slowed pre-Omicron: data LONDON: Britain's economic growth recovery slowed in October, official data showed Friday, even before the ... Published 10 Dec, 2021 02:25pm
Markets Japanese shares fall on weak tech stocks, post first weekly gain in three TOKYO: Japanese shares fell on Friday, weighed down by tech stocks and caution ahead of US inflation data, but ... Published 10 Dec, 2021 12:36pm
World South Africa to offer vaccine boosters as Omicron spreads It will offer booster doses of the Pfizer and Johnson & Johnson Updated 10 Dec, 2021 02:32pm
Markets Wheat falls for 2nd session on US weather outlook; soybeans, corn firm SINGAPORE: Chicago wheat futures slid for a second straight session on Thursday as forecasts for mild temperatures... Published 09 Dec, 2021 11:55am
Markets Asian FX firm, equities gain as Omicron fears take a back seat Asian currencies and stocks logged gains on Wednesday as concerns eased over the potential impact of the Omicron... Published 08 Dec, 2021 12:47pm
Markets Oil prices ease as investors wait for assessment of Omicron's impact TOKYO: Oil prices eased on Wednesday, taking a breather after two days of gains, as investors waited for an... Published 08 Dec, 2021 11:44am
Business & Finance Sterling remains near 2021 lows vs dollar LONDON: Sterling was pinned near 2021 lows against the US dollar while it drifted higher against the euro on Tuesday... Published 08 Dec, 2021 06:22am
Markets European shares hit over 1-week highs as Omicron worries fade European stocks rose on Tuesday to their highest in more than a week, with technology shares witnessing a rebound, ... Updated 07 Dec, 2021 02:03pm
Markets Toronto index up as energy stocks boost TORONTO: Energy stocks helped Canada’s main stock index rise on Monday, as oil prices jumped after concerns around... Published 07 Dec, 2021 06:29am
Markets Abu Dhabi hits record peak; STC weighs on Saudi index DUBAI: Most stock markets in the Gulf ended higher on Monday on hopes the Omicron coronavirus variant’s symptoms... Published 07 Dec, 2021 06:29am
Markets Indian shares fall nearly 2pc BENGALURU: Indian shares closed nearly 2% lower on Monday, hurt by a selloff in information technology (IT) stocks,... Published 07 Dec, 2021 06:29am
Markets Gold subdued as dollar advances NEW YORK: Gold prices edged lower in choppy trade on Monday due to a firmer dollar and yields, while rising ... Published 07 Dec, 2021 06:29am
Markets Oil rebounds towards $72 on Omicron hopes and Iran talks LONDON: Oil climbed by $2 a barrel towards $72 on Monday on hopes that the Omicron coronavirus variant would have a... Published 07 Dec, 2021 06:29am
Markets Toronto index up as energy stocks boost Energy stocks helped Canada's main stock index rise on Monday, as oil prices jumped after concerns around the ... Published 06 Dec, 2021 08:09pm
Markets Tokyo stocks down in early trade with eyes on Fed, Omicron TOKYO: Tokyo stocks traded lower in early morning trade Monday, with lingering worries over a US rate hike partly... Published 06 Dec, 2021 10:34am
Markets Australia shares flat as treasurer comments offset Omicron worries Australian shares were nearly flat on Monday, as treasurer Josh Frydenberg saying that the country would raise its... Published 06 Dec, 2021 09:40am
Business & Finance Australia to raise its 2022 economic growth forecast MELBOURNE: Australia will raise its 2022 economic growth forecast at the mid-year budget review, Treasurer Josh... Published 05 Dec, 2021 12:23pm
Markets Asian currencies muted, stocks edge up as Omicron worries linger Most Asian currencies eased and stocks advanced on Thursday, amid some caution among investors as they assessed the... Published 02 Dec, 2021 01:55pm
World Japan eases blanket ban on new incoming flight bookings TOKYO: Japan has softened its suspension of all new incoming flight bookings to make it easier for citizens to... Published 02 Dec, 2021 10:09am
Markets China stocks close higher; Omicron, policy signal in focus SHANGHAI: China stocks closed up on Wednesday as real estate and energy shares gained, while analysts said the new... Published 02 Dec, 2021 03:57am
Markets Japanese shares snap 3-day losing streak, Omicron worries cap gains TOKYO: Japanese shares closed higher amid choppy trade on Wednesday, marking a rebound from three straight sessions... Published 01 Dec, 2021 12:52pm
Markets China's yuan strikes six-month high vs dollar SHANGHAI: China's yuan advanced to a six-month high against the dollar on Wednesday, aided by strong corporate ... Published 01 Dec, 2021 12:47pm
Markets Asian factories shake off supply headaches but Omicron presents new risks TOKYO: Asian factory activity grew in November as crippling supply bottlenecks eased, but rising input costs and... Published 01 Dec, 2021 12:13pm
Markets Asia distillates: Omicron bruises jet fuel recovery as border curbs return SINGAPORE: Asian jet fuel refining margins inched up on Tuesday as feedstock crude prices slumped, but the cracks... Published 01 Dec, 2021 03:52am
World Becton confident its COVID-19 tests will detect Omicron variant Becton Dickinson and Co said on Tuesday it was confident that its COVID-19 tests would be able to detect the new... Published 30 Nov, 2021 05:43pm
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