Dollar firms on optimism over US debt ceiling talks, Aussie down after jobs data SINGAPORE: The US dollar held near a seven-week peak on Thursday, after President Joe Biden and top US congressional... Published 18 May, 2023 09:33am
Markets Asian shares tentative, US debt ceiling talks weigh on risk appetite SINGAPORE: Asian shares were subdued on Wednesday and the dollar hovered around a five-week peak as investors... Published 17 May, 2023 09:39am
Markets Safe-haven dollar climbs to 6-week high, US debt risks in focus LONDON: The dollar rose on Wednesday, benefiting from its safe-haven status amid the risk of a US debt default, and... Updated 17 May, 2023 05:43pm
Markets Yen set to snap 3-week losing streak on bank jitters, dollar slips SINGAPORE: The yen was eyeing its first weekly gain in nearly a month on Friday, driven by safe haven demand as bank... Published 05 May, 2023 09:26am
Markets Currency values in terms of Special Drawing Rights WASHINGTON: The International Monetary Fund (IMF), treasuries' department's currency values in terms of Special... Published 05 May, 2023 06:44am
Markets IMF sees uncertainty over Japan’s monetary policy, spillover globally The International Monetary Fund on Thursday warned of “uncertainty” around the direction of Japan’s monetary policy,... Published 04 May, 2023 11:01am
Markets Dollar falls after Fed signals pause; banking woes dent confidence SINGAPORE: The dollar slipped against most major currencies on Thursday after the US Federal Reserve opened the door... Published 04 May, 2023 10:17am
Markets Dollar in defensive mood after jobs data; Fed in focus SINGAPORE: The dollar was subdued on Wednesday, weighed by bearish US labour market data as investors fretted over... Published 03 May, 2023 10:10am
Markets Dollar firm on Fed rate hike view, focus on China data SINGAPORE: The dollar eased on Tuesday after rallying overnight as strong US economic data reinforced expectations... Published 18 Apr, 2023 10:06am
Markets Dollar rebounds on higher expectations for Fed hike in May SINGAPORE: The dollar bounced from a one-year low on Monday as resilience in core US retail sales, a rise in... Published 17 Apr, 2023 10:31am
Business & Finance Dollar bounces off one-year low NEW YORK: The dollar index bounced off a one-year low against a basket of currencies on Friday after some March... Published 17 Apr, 2023 06:41am
Markets Dollar slips ahead of US inflation data, still hits month high against yen SINGAPORE: The dollar dipped on Wednesday against most major currencies, with the exception of the yen, with... Published 12 Apr, 2023 10:36am
Business & Finance Dollar gains on Fed rate hike bets NEW YORK: The dollar gained after a solid jobs report for March on Friday added to expectations that the Federal... Published 11 Apr, 2023 03:44am
Business & Finance Dollar gains after days of losses NEW YORK: The dollar edged higher on Wednesday, recovering from two-month lows hit the previous session, as ... Published 06 Apr, 2023 06:20am
Markets Currency values in terms of Special Drawing Rights WASHINGTON: The International Monetary Fund (IMF), treasuries' department's currency values in terms of Special... Published 29 Mar, 2023 06:27am
Markets Currency values in terms of Special Drawing Rights WASHINGTON: The International Monetary Fund (IMF), treasuries' department's currency values in terms of Special... Published 23 Mar, 2023 05:47am
Business & Finance Dollar falls after Fed raises rates WASHINGTON: The dollar was lower on Wednesday following the US Federal Reserve’s decision to raise interest rates... Published 23 Mar, 2023 05:47am
Markets Fear over bank turmoil sparks flight to safe haven currencies SINGAPORE: Safe haven currencies like the US dollar and the yen were in bid on Thursday on renewed fears of a global... Published 16 Mar, 2023 10:31am
Markets Japanese rubber futures extend losses SINGAPORE: Japanese rubber futures are set for a seventh drop in eight days on Tuesday, as oil prices slid and... Published 15 Mar, 2023 06:01am
Business & Finance Dollar slides as Fed rate hike expectations slump on SVB collapse NEW YORK: The dollar fell on Monday as markets bet the Federal Reserve will be less aggressive in raising interest... Published 14 Mar, 2023 03:18am
Business & Finance Dollar drops after recent gains NEW YORK: The dollar tumbled from a seven-week high on Monday, tracking declines in US Treasury yields, as investors... Published 28 Feb, 2023 07:12am
Markets Japanese rubber futures lower SINGAPORE: Japanese rubber futures edged lower on Wednesday to snap a three-session rally, tracking losses in the... Published 23 Feb, 2023 05:52am
Pakistan Upgradation of girls’ schools, Taxila museum: Japan grants $13.3m ISLAMABAD: The Government of Japan has extended grant assistance worth Japanese Yen 1.734 billion ($13.3 million) ... Published 11 Feb, 2023 05:57am
Business & Finance Japan confirms FX interventions TOKYO: Japan confirmed on Tuesday that it did intervene in the foreign exchange market twice in October to support... Published 08 Feb, 2023 07:48am
Markets Japanese rubber futures slip on Shanghai losses SINGAPORE: Japanese rubber futures inched lower on Tuesday, tracking losses in the Shanghai market and pressured by ... Published 08 Feb, 2023 06:10am
Markets Dollar slips after weak data while yen ticks up LONDON/SINGAPORE: The dollar slipped on Thursday after a raft of data showed the U.S. economy is losing momentum,... Published 19 Jan, 2023 05:32pm
World Most big Japanese firms heed prime minister’s call to raise wages this year TOKYO: More than half of big Japanese companies are planning to raise wages this year, according to a Reuters... Published 19 Jan, 2023 10:20am
Markets Yen slides as BOJ sticks to ultra-easy policy, sterling hits 1-month high SINGAPORE/LONDON: The yen slid against major currencies on Wednesday after the Bank of Japan maintained ultra-low... Published 18 Jan, 2023 03:02pm
Markets Yen sinks after BOJ sticks to ultra-easy policy SINGAPORE: The Japanese yen sank on Wednesday after the Bank of Japan maintained ultra-low interest rates,... Published 18 Jan, 2023 09:52am
Markets Aussie breaks past 70 cents for first time since August SYDNEY: The Australian dollar broke past the psychologically important level of 70 cents on Monday, buoyed by a... Published 16 Jan, 2023 10:40am
Behind the screens: SECP probe into State Life’s equity investment process opens Pandora’s box at PSX?
Behind the screens: SECP probe into State Life’s equity investment process opens Pandora’s box at PSX?