Gold rebounds modestly Published 15 Nov, 2026 02:35am NEW YORK: Gold prices recovered modestly on Friday after a heavy sell-off in the previous session, but remained on...
European shares climb as banks, defence stocks lead rally Published 10 Nov, 2026 04:44am FRANKFURT: European shares climbed over 1 percent with gains broadening across sectors, while banks advanced as...
BoE lifts rate for first time since 2023 Published 06 Nov, 2026 05:47am LONDON: The Bank of England raised its benchmark interest rate to four percent on Thursday, the first increase in...
Gold hits four-month low on Fed hike fears Published 01 Nov, 2026 02:31am NEW YORK: Gold fell to its lowest in four months, while silver dropped below USD50 an ounce for the first time since...
Yen gains after BOJ holds rates Published 31 Oct, 2026 05:33am NEW YORK: The yen was on track for a third consecutive daily gain on Friday after the Bank of Japan left rates...
Gold futures slide Published 30 Oct, 2026 05:43am NEW YORK: Gold dropped 1 percent on Thursday as data showing elevated US inflation reinforced expectations of a...
ECB President Lagarde resigns at time of mounting challenges for Europe Published 29 Oct, 2026 04:09pm Markets remain calm after Lagarde's resignation, trusting the ECB's established institutional strength to manage ongoing economic pressures
Dollar steady ahead of Fed verdict Published 29 Oct, 2026 04:31am NEW YORK: The US dollar was flat against major currencies on Wednesday ahead of the Federal Reserve’s interest rate...
STOXX 600 subdued as earnings and oil prices weigh Published 29 Oct, 2026 04:31am FRANKFURT: European shares were subdued on Wednesday after several disappointing earnings reports, coupled with...
Let them eat bonds Updated 29 Oct, 2026 06:02am France is providing a rather uncomfortable illustration of what happens when the global bond market begins...
Gold retreats on stronger dollar Published 28 Oct, 2026 04:46am LONDON: Gold prices fell on Tuesday as a stronger dollar weighed on bullion, while investors awaited the US Federal...
Euro falls, Brazilian real tumbles Published 27 Oct, 2026 04:30am NEW YORK: The euro fell against the dollar on Monday ahead of a busy week of central bank meetings and with crude...
European stocks rebound as investors eye ECB Published 27 Oct, 2026 04:30am FRANKFURT: European shares staged a recovery on Monday as retreating oil prices and upbeat corporate updates aided...
China stocks end flat as investors turn cautious Published 27 Oct, 2026 04:30am SHANGHAI: China stocks recouped earlier losses and ended largely flat on Monday, as investors turned cautious ahead...
Euro zone growth slows to 4-month low Published 25 Oct, 2026 02:25am LONDON: Growth across the euro zone’s private sector slowed to its weakest pace in four months in October, driven by...
Euro sinks on French debt worries Published 24 Oct, 2026 05:32am NEW YORK: The euro fell on Friday and was on track for a weekly loss against both the US dollar and the yen as a...
European stocks down as oil prices dent earnings optimism Published 24 Oct, 2026 05:32am FRANKFURT: European stocks suffered their steepest weekly loss since early September, as tensions in France and...
Gold has limited opportunity to retain its safe haven status Published 19 Oct, 2026 02:10am As core inflation has surpassed expectations, recent data from the United States suggests that inflationary...
BoE's Pill says a rate hike need not be start of long series Published 15 Oct, 2026 11:51am We shouldn't give the impression that because we act now, we are on another staircase ... like we saw in 2022 and 2023
ECB's Lagarde says solution to French debt woes is at home Published 14 Oct, 2026 12:08pm Asked whether the ECB was about to help France, Lagarde said it was up to Paris to soothe investors' nerves
IMF sees higher energy prices and interest rates hitting UK growth Published 13 Oct, 2026 11:48am The IMF predicts Britain’s economy will grow 1.3% this year, up from predictions of 1.0% in July and 0.8% in April
A diplomatic breakthrough remains feasible Updated 12 Oct, 2026 05:51am This week, we will be looking closely at US economic data to see if it supports high interest rates or allows the...
PARTLY FACETIOUS: US presidents are kept busy with their libraries and/or museums Published 10 Oct, 2026 04:39am “Do you know why Western leaders abide by the terms as set by their constitutions?” “Well US presidents are kept...
European shares rise as euro zone bond yields eases Published 07 Oct, 2026 05:37am FRANKFURT: European shares rose on Tuesday, buoyed by broad gains across sectors as euro zone bond yields eased...
Students and teachers march in France on biggest day of high school protests Published 06 Oct, 2026 04:25pm French student protests escalate with 6,100 arrests and hundreds injured, forcing government pledges amid national unrest
US bond yields present a contrasting narrative Updated 05 Oct, 2026 06:08am The employment report published on Friday showed a notable shortfall compared to market predictions, which had...
Germany may grow twice as fast this year as earlier thought, Bundesbank says Published 04 Oct, 2026 02:23am FRANKFURT: The German economy could grow around 1percent this year — roughly twice as fast as the most recent...
US dollar gain versus euro Published 03 Oct, 2026 05:20am NEW YORK: The dollar was on track for a fourth straight weekly gain against the euro on Friday, supported by...
Europe’s STOXX 600 climbs for third day on tech lift Published 30 Sep, 2026 05:49am FRANKFURT: European shares rose on Tuesday, as technology stocks led gains on the back of renewed AI optimism and...
European shares rise Published 29 Sep, 2026 04:48am FRANFURT: European shares climbed on Monday, supported by a rally in British housebuilders, although gains were...