Dollar at 1-month low after Fed knock; US data disappoints NEW YORK: The dollar slipped to a one-month low on Thursday, a day after the US Federal Reserve's reassurance that... Published 30 Jul, 2021 05:10am
Business & Finance Early trade: Dollar edges higher with all eyes on the Fed NEW YORK: The dollar edged higher on Wednesday, even as investors held off placing major bets ahead of the outcome ... Published 29 Jul, 2021 04:48am
Business & Finance Fall in UK Covid-19 infections boosts sterling sentiment LONDON: Sterling held firm near a 13-day high against the dollar on Wednesday as a fall in UK COVID-19 infections... Published 29 Jul, 2021 04:48am
Markets Oil up near $75; sharp US inventory drop counters virus worry NEW YORK: Oil rose toward $75 a barrel on Wednesday after data showed US crude inventories fell more sharply than... Published 29 Jul, 2021 04:48am
Print US economic recovery on track despite Covid-19 surge: Fed WASHINGTON: The US economic recovery remains on track despite a rise in coronavirus infections, the Federal Reserve... Published 29 Jul, 2021 04:35am
Markets Shares recover as China selloff eases, Fed in focus Although most Asian stock indices extended declines, Chinese blue-chip shares edged 0.2% higher, while Hong Kong's main index climbed 1.5% Published 28 Jul, 2021 02:24pm
Business & Finance ECB lifts Covid-era curbs on banks’ dividends FRANKFURT: The European Central Bank said Friday it would end pandemic-era restrictions on banks’ payouts to... Published 24 Jul, 2021 04:27am
Markets Gold prices climb in Asia SINGAPORE: Gold prices climbed to a one-month peak in Asian trade on Thursday after US Federal Reserve Chair Jeremy... Published 16 Jul, 2021 04:34am
Markets Japan rubber futures rise TOKYO: Japanese rubber futures rose on Thursday after the US Federal Reserve signalled it will continue loose... Published 16 Jul, 2021 04:34am
Markets Japanese shares down TOKYO: Japanese shares closed lower after two straight sessions of gains on Wednesday, with investors holding their... Published 15 Jul, 2021 04:03am
Markets European shares stay near record highs AMSTERDAM/LONDON: European shares recovered most of their day’s losses to remain near record highs on Wednesday... Published 15 Jul, 2021 04:03am
Markets US MIDDAY: Gold jumps NEW YORK: Gold jumped on Wednesday after US Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell reassured investors that the central... Published 15 Jul, 2021 04:03am
Markets Copper slips as Fed maintains taper timeline LONDON: Copper prices dipped on Thursday after the US Federal Reserve confirmed plans to tighten monetary policy... Published 09 Jul, 2021 04:25am
Business & Finance China govt bond yields slump SHANGHAI: China’s government bond yields fell sharply on Thursday after the State Council, the country’s ... Published 09 Jul, 2021 04:25am
Business & Finance Sterling falls against dollar LONDON: Sterling fell on Wednesday versus a strengthening dollar as a risk-off mood dominated ahead of the... Published 08 Jul, 2021 04:22am
Business & Finance Early trade in New York: Dollar edges higher NEW YORK: The dollar was slightly higher on Wednesday as traders held off on big bets ahead of the publication of ... Published 08 Jul, 2021 04:22am
Markets European stocks rebound as miners, autos rise The pan-European STOXX 600 index gained 0.5% by 0716 GMT. The benchmark broke a three-day winning streak on Tuesday Updated 07 Jul, 2021 01:51pm
Markets Indonesia forex reserves rise to $137.1b in June The rise came despite the rupiah coming under pressure in June amid global market volatility after the US Federal Reserve turned hawkish on stimulus withdrawal plans Published 07 Jul, 2021 10:49am
Business & Finance Early trade in New York: Dollar edges higher NEW YORK: The dollar edged higher on Tuesday against a basket of peer currencies following the US Independence Day... Published 07 Jul, 2021 04:28am
Markets Gold prices up in Asia SINGAPORE: Gold rose above the $1,800/ounce psychological level in Asian trade on Tuesday to hit a three-week high,... Published 07 Jul, 2021 04:28am
Markets Emerging market portfolio net foreign inflows nearly triple in June NEW YORK: Foreign net flows to emerging market equity and debt portfolios accelerated in June to nearly three times... Published 05 Jul, 2021 04:57am
Business & Finance Long bets cut on Asian FX; Fed tapering fears • Bullish bets trimmed on yuan as China data disappoints SINGAPORE: Investors turned bearish on the Indonesian... Published 05 Jul, 2021 04:57am
Markets US MIDDAY: Gold ticks higher NEW YORK: Gold edged up on Thursday as a more than 7% slide in June prompted some traders to buy the metal amid... Published 02 Jul, 2021 04:19am
Markets Copper on track for biggest monthly decline since March 2020 LONDON: Copper on Wednesday was on track for its biggest monthly fall since March 2020 as a stronger dollar, the... Published 01 Jul, 2021 04:09am
Markets Gold eases in Europe • Gold down over 7pc so far this month • Platinum eyes worst quarter and month since March 2020... Published 01 Jul, 2021 04:09am
Markets US MIDDAY: Gold heads for worst month in over 4 years NEW YORK: Gold nudged up on Wednesday but was headed for its largest monthly decline since November 2016, as... Published 01 Jul, 2021 04:09am
Business & Finance Early trade in New York: Dollar on track for best month in 4-1/2 years NEW YORK: The dollar gained on Wednesday, headed for its biggest monthly rise since November 2016, supported overall... Published 01 Jul, 2021 04:09am
Business & Finance Sterling gains against euro LONDON: The British pound edged higher against the euro on Wednesday after the European Union agreed to extend an... Published 01 Jul, 2021 04:09am
Business & Finance US banks reward shareholders after Fed greenlight NEW YORK: Some of the United States' biggest banks announced Monday they would pay tens of billions of dollars to... Published 30 Jun, 2021 03:54am
Markets Gold prices in tight range in Asia SINGAPORE: Gold prices were trapped in a tight range in Asian trade on Monday as investors remained wary over mixed... Published 29 Jun, 2021 03:24am