Oil prices edge down on worries about Chinese demand HOUSTON: Oil prices declined on Tuesday on worries of a slowing Chinese economy crimping demand and despite a ... Published 17 Jul, 2024 02:42am
Markets Aluminium hits three-month low LONDON: Aluminium prices dropped to their lowest in more than three months on Tuesday on concern about oversupply... Published 17 Jul, 2024 02:42am
Business & Finance Dollar slides after US CPI data NEW YORK: The dollar fell on Wednesday after US consumer prices rose less than expected in April, indicating... Published 16 May, 2024 06:28am
Markets China stocks fall, small-cap companies slump despite strong GDP SHANGHAI: China stocks fell on Tuesday, with small-cap companies leading the decline, as March economic indicators... Published 16 Apr, 2024 10:19am
Markets Dow outshines peers on earnings boost NEW YORK: The Dow outpaced Wall Street peers on Monday, boosted by robust gains in Goldman Sachs, while rising... Published 16 Apr, 2024 03:38am
Business & Finance US retail sales beat expectations, boost Q1 growth estimates WASHINGTON: US retail sales increased more than expected in March amid a surge in receipts at online retailers,... Published 16 Apr, 2024 03:38am
Business & Finance Asian FX set for weekly declines BENGALURU: Emerging Asian currencies held largely steady on Friday, but were on track to post weekly losses, while... Published 17 Feb, 2024 05:51am
Markets S&P 500, Dow inch up after retail sales tumble NEW YORK: The S&P 500 and the Dow edged higher on Thursday as investors cheered a higher-than-expected fall in... Published 16 Feb, 2024 06:02am
Business & Finance Most Asian FX struggle on weak China data BENGALURU: Most Asian currencies were muted on Thursday, while equities struggled to make headway, as investors... Published 19 Jan, 2024 05:37am
Business & Finance Dollar hits fresh one month high NEW YORK: The dollar index hit a fresh one-month high on Wednesday after US retail sales data indicated the economy... Published 18 Jan, 2024 05:54am
Business & Finance Indian rupee hits 4-month peak on dollar inflows MUMBAI: The Indian rupee rose to its highest level in four months on Friday, also marking its best week in a month,... Published 13 Jan, 2024 05:38am
Markets Gulf bourses end higher on bets for end of rate-hike cycle DUBAI: Stock markets in the Gulf ended higher on Thursday, as rising expectations of an end to the US Federal... Published 17 Nov, 2023 06:06am
Business & Finance Dollar gains after US retail sales fall less than expected NEW YORK: The dollar gained on Wednesday after US retail sales fell less than expected in October, bouncing off its... Published 16 Nov, 2023 05:39am
World US retail sales fall slightly in October WASHINGTON: U.S. retail sales fell in October, though by less than expected, after months of strong gains, pointing... Published 15 Nov, 2023 07:09pm
Markets Wall Street advances on upbeat earnings NEW YORK: Wall Street reversed course to rise on Tuesday as upbeat earnings and signs of resilience in the US ... Published 18 Oct, 2023 06:09am
Business & Finance Dollar bounces as US retail sales beat expectations NEW YORK: The dollar gained on Tuesday after data showed that US retail sales rose more than expected in September,... Published 18 Oct, 2023 06:09am
Business & Finance Dollar hits 6-month high after data, ECB announcement NEW YORK: The dollar index hit its highest level in six months on Thursday, as economic data was mostly stronger ... Published 15 Sep, 2023 06:31am
Business & Finance Amazon helps US retail sales power ahead in July WASHINGTON: US retail sales increased more than expected in July as Americans boosted online purchases and dined out... Published 21 Aug, 2023 06:43am
Business & Finance Dollar falls after stronger retail sales data WASHINGTON: The dollar index was lower after data showed US retail sales increased more than expected in July, while... Published 16 Aug, 2023 05:50am
World US retail sales bounce with online spending boost WASHINGTON: US consumer spending rose more than anticipated in July, according to government data released Tuesday,... Published 15 Aug, 2023 06:03pm
World US retail sales grow at slower pace on falling gas station sales WASHINGTON: Retail sales in the United States grew at a slower pace in May but still came in stronger than expected,... Published 15 Jun, 2023 06:45pm
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 US retail sales post second straight monthly drop; factory output falls WASHINGTON: US retail sales fell more than expected in March as consumers cut back on purchases of motor vehicles ... Published 17 Apr, 2023 06:41am
Business & Finance Fed’s preferred inflation gauge up WASHINGTON: A key indicator of US inflation rose in January, according to government data released Friday, while... Published 25 Feb, 2023 06:42am
Markets Indian shares rise on IT boost, strong US data BENGALURU: Indian shares closed higher on Thursday, helped by information technology stocks, as robust US retail... Published 17 Feb, 2023 06:58am
Markets S&P 500, Dow slip after retail sales data; megacaps lift Nasdaq NEW YORK: The S&P 500 and the Dow fell on Wednesday after stronger-than-expected retail sales data offered more... Published 16 Feb, 2023 07:03am
Business & Finance Dollar advances to six-week peak after strong US retail sales data NEW YORK: The dollar rose to a six-week high against a currency basket on Wednesday after hotter-than-expected US... Published 16 Feb, 2023 06:08am
World US retail sales rebound strongly in January WASHINGTON: US retail sales rebounded sharply in January after two straight monthly declines, driven by purchases of... Published 15 Feb, 2023 07:01pm
Markets Most Gulf markets in red as US recession fears dent appetite Most major stock markets in the Gulf dropped in early trade on Thursday as weak US consumer data sparked recession... Published 19 Jan, 2023 01:34pm
Business & Finance US retail sales tumble; monthly producer prices fall WASHINGTON: US retail sales fell more than expected in December, pulled down by declines in purchases of motor... Published 19 Jan, 2023 07:03am
PIA privatisation: Blue World City refuses to match PC’s ‘minimum expectation’ of Rs85.03bn, sticks to Rs10bn offer
PIA privatisation: Blue World City refuses to match PC’s ‘minimum expectation’ of Rs85.03bn, sticks to Rs10bn offer