India manufacturing activity rose in May despite cost pressures, PMI shows Published 01 Jun, 2026 05:55pm The HSBC India Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index, compiled by S&P Global, rises to 55.0 in May
HSBC to lend $4bn to help China clean tech scale globally Published 18 May, 2026 10:42am Chinese firms have committed more than $180 billion to overseas clean tech investments since 2023
Gold prices largely steady Published 15 May, 2026 06:03am NEW YORK: Gold was largely steady on Thursday, as investors focused on a meeting between US President Donald Trump...
Asian assets fall on renewed Mideast tensions Published 09 May, 2026 05:51am BENGALURU: Asian currencies and stocks retreated on Friday as renewed hostilities in the Middle East lifted oil...
HSBC profits hit by USD400m ‘fraud-related’ exposure Published 06 May, 2026 07:26am LONDON/HONG KONG: HSBC reported an unexpected USD400 million loss linked to the collapse of British-based mortgage...
UAE’s exit tests OPEC+ Updated 30 Apr, 2026 08:01am The UAE’s decision to leave OPEC+ is more than just another disagreement inside the oil producers’ club. It marks an...
UK stocks end week lower as fragile US-Iran truce weighs Published 27 Apr, 2026 04:21am LONDON: UK’s main stock indexes recorded weekly losses as investors assessed tentative signs of renewed US-Iran...
China stocks slide on Middle East tensions Published 25 Apr, 2026 05:54am HONG KONG: China stocks fell on Friday as persistent Middle East tensions dented investor sentiment, while Hong Kong...
Wall St climbs as fresh ME de-escalation signs lift risk appetite Published 10 Apr, 2026 05:52am NEW YORK: Wall Street’s main indexes gained broadly across sectors on Thursday as investors assessed developments in...
Global banks seek refuge in China stocks as Iran war drags on Published 31 Mar, 2026 11:37am Markets have been rattled this month after the Iran war effectively shut the Strait of Hormuz
HSBC appoints first chief AI officer as it seeks cost cuts Published 26 Mar, 2026 05:00am LONDON: HSBC has appointed David Rice as its first chief AI officer, the British bank said on Monday, as it seeks to...
Iran conflict could flip China’s deflation into ‘bad inflation’ Published 20 Mar, 2026 10:44am Beijing’s deep strategic oil reserves, diversified energy mix and tightly regulated energy market give it a buffer few developed economies enjoy, particularly in Europe
Iran war spotlights India rupee’s vulnerability, banks pitch cross-currency trades Published 19 Mar, 2026 12:33am India is among the economies most sensitive to rising oil prices. Brent crude is up nearly 40% since the conflict in the Middle East began
Ship fuel prices soaring in war, industry warns Published 19 Mar, 2026 12:14am LONDON: Shipping fuel prices have reached “truly unprecedented” levels, having nearly doubled from the cargo crunch...
Citi, StanChart evacuate Dubai offices, HSBC closes Qatar branches as fears grow Published 11 Mar, 2026 10:08pm DUBAI/LONDON: Citigroup and Standard Chartered have begun evacuating their Dubai offices, telling staff to work from...
Iran war deals double blow to Indian airlines already hit by Pakistan airspace ban Published 10 Mar, 2026 10:58pm The country’s biggest international carriers Air India and IndiGo did not operate 64% of their 1,230 scheduled flights to the Middle East
European shares drop as Middle East conflict widens Published 04 Mar, 2026 03:57am FRANKFURT: European shares slid to their lowest level in more than a month on Tuesday, pulled into a global equities...
European stocks suffer biggest drop in months as Middle East tensions hit banks, travel Published 03 Mar, 2026 05:24am FRANKFURT: European stocks clocked their biggest one-day decline in three months on Monday, swept up in a global...
European shares close at record high on HSBC boost Published 26 Feb, 2026 04:57am FRANKFURT: European shares closed at a record high on Wednesday, underpinned by a rebound in financials after HSBC...
HSBC annual profit falls on impairments, raises key target Published 25 Feb, 2026 10:59am After an unusually strong 2024, Europe's largest bank posted a pretax profit of $29.9 billion last year
The fiscal squeeze: banking on taxes Updated 20 Feb, 2026 09:47am Pakistan struggles every year with a widening fiscal deficit which also places pressure on how the country manages...
New world for users and brands as ads hit AI chatbots Published 16 Feb, 2026 04:22am PARIS: The introduction of advertisements and sponsored content in chatbots has spawned privacy concerns for AI...
Gulf bourses gain on signs of de-escalation between US and Iran Published 03 Feb, 2026 06:05am DUBAI: Most stock markets in the Gulf closed higher on Monday after US President Donald Trump said Iran was...
Silver hits record high above USD100/oz as gold closes in on USD5,000 milestone Published 25 Jan, 2026 06:01am NEW YORK: Silver prices rose above USD100 an ounce for the first time on Friday, while gold hit another record en...
China stocks hit 10-year high on record turnover Published 13 Jan, 2026 05:36am SHANGHAI: China stocks climbed to a fresh decade-high on Monday, led by artificial intelligence and commercial...
Gold falls more than 1pc as investors lock in profits Published 08 Jan, 2026 06:20am NEW YORK: Gold prices fell over 1percent on Wednesday as investors booked profits after a recent rally, though it...
European equities muted as tech valuation concerns linger Published 18 Dec, 2025 06:02am FRANKFURT: European shares were little changed on Wednesday with losses in technology stocks offsetting strong...
India private sector growth hits 10-month low in Dec Published 17 Dec, 2025 06:12am BENGALURU: India’s private sector activity expanded at its weakest pace in 10 months in December on a slowdown in...
Ex-finance minister raises concerns over $2bn Binance tokenisation deal Updated 13 Dec, 2025 10:39pm Asad Umar raises questions over the selection process
European shares flat ahead of Fed decision Published 11 Dec, 2025 03:26am FRANKFURT: European shares ended flat on Wednesday, as investors adopted a cautious stance ahead of the US Federal...