Tokyo shares close higher TOKYO: Tokyo shares recovered early losses and closed higher on Monday as investors closely watched planned talks... Published 01 Mar, 2022 05:34am
Markets Safe havens yen, franc retreat, kiwi jumps after RBNZ meeting HONG KONG: The dollar was on the front foot against the safe-haven Japanese yen and Swiss franc on Wednesday, as... Published 23 Feb, 2022 11:51am
Markets Most Asian FX edges up, Thai baht hits a week low on soft recovery Most Asian currencies inched up on Wednesday as investors remained cautious about the Russia-Ukraine crisis and... Published 23 Feb, 2022 11:31am
Markets Euro volatility jumps as Russia orders troops to Ukraine regions LONDON: The euro one-month volatility level jumped on Tuesday to its highest in 15 months, as the single currency ... Published 22 Feb, 2022 03:04pm
Markets China's yuan weakens as Ukraine escalation rattles sentiment SHANGHAI: China's yuan weakened against the dollar on Tuesday as investors rushed to safe-haven currencies amid... Published 22 Feb, 2022 12:31pm
Markets Yen ticks higher, euro falters as Ukraine crisis deepens SINGAPORE: The safe-haven yen hit a near three-week high and the euro and riskier currencies fell on Tuesday as... Published 22 Feb, 2022 10:21am
Markets Euro gains on potential Biden-Putin summit HONG KONG: The euro rallied on Monday, taking heart from news of a possible meeting between US President Joe Biden... Published 21 Feb, 2022 02:33pm
Business & Finance Yen dips but up for week • US dollar index higher • Euro down 0.3pc Published 19 Feb, 2022 04:15am
Markets Safe-haven currencies fall on hopes for easing in Ukraine tensions LONDON: The safe-haven Japanese yen fell back on Friday and risk-sensitive currencies like the Australian dollar... Published 18 Feb, 2022 04:08pm
Markets Yen bid, bitcoin battered as Ukraine fears leave traders nervous HONG KONG: The safe-haven yen gained more ground on the dollar on Friday as US President Joe Biden said Moscow is... Published 18 Feb, 2022 09:37am
Markets Dollar treads water as Ukraine headlines fuel caution LONDON: The US dollar treaded water on Thursday and the Japanese yen held on to its earlier gains after a Russian... Published 17 Feb, 2022 02:00pm
Markets Dollar spikes on Ukraine jitters after Russia reports attack SINGAPORE: The dollar bounced in the Asia session on Thursday after a Russian news report of mortar fire in eastern... Published 17 Feb, 2022 12:05pm
Markets Ukraine tensions, Fed hike talk drag on euro HONG KONG: Tensions in eastern Europe weighed on the euro on Tuesday and pushed demand for the dollar and the... Published 15 Feb, 2022 09:51am
Markets China's yuan softer as Ukraine, inflation worries lift dollar SHANGHAI: China's yuan slipped against the dollar on Monday as rising inflation and concerns Russia could invade... Published 14 Feb, 2022 09:57am
Markets Ukraine tension reins in euro, drives rush to safe-havens SINGAPORE: The dollar and safe-haven currencies held gains and riskier ones struggled for traction on Monday, with... Published 14 Feb, 2022 09:49am
Markets Yuan weakens as strong US inflation overshadows robust China credit data SHANGHAI: China's yuan weakened against the dollar on Friday, as unexpectedly strong inflation data bolstered US ... Published 11 Feb, 2022 12:36pm
Markets Rate hike bets keep US dollar bid SINGAPORE: The dollar was firm in Asia on Friday after hotter-than-expected US inflation and hawkish comments from a... Published 11 Feb, 2022 09:59am
Business & Finance Honda posts 17% fall in Q3 operating profit but raises full-year view TOKYO: Honda Motor Co raised its full-year operating forecast on Wednesday, aided by cost cutting and a weak yen... Published 09 Feb, 2022 02:10pm
Markets China could take further measures to rein in yuan SHANGHAI: The Chinese government could take further measures if needed to keep the yuan stable, potentially putting... Published 07 Feb, 2022 10:31am
Markets Japanese rubber futures inch higher SINGAPORE: Japanese rubber futures inched higher on Friday, helped by a stronger Tokyo stock market and soaring oil... Published 05 Feb, 2022 05:47am
Markets Dollar set for bruising week after ECB and BOE get more hawkish HONG KONG: The dollar index was heading for its worst week in nearly two years on Friday as the euro held firm at a... Published 04 Feb, 2022 11:41am
Markets Tokyo stocks close lower on profit-taking TOKYO: Tokyo stocks closed lower on Thursday as investors locked in profits after four days of rallies partly ... Published 04 Feb, 2022 04:43am
Markets Dollar takes a break from this week's slide ahead of BoE, ECB meetings SINGAPORE: The dollar found a footing in Asia on Thursday, pausing the week's slide as a slump in tech and social... Published 03 Feb, 2022 10:36am
Markets Russian rouble near 2-week high vs dollar, with focus on Ukraine MOSCOW: The rouble strengthened to a near two-week high close to 76 against the dollar on Wednesday, but remained... Published 02 Feb, 2022 03:20pm
Business & Finance Weak yen has merits and demerits for economy TOKYO: Japan’s top currency diplomat Masato Kanda said a weak yen brings both merits and demerits to the economy... Published 02 Feb, 2022 04:45am
Markets Dollar idles after tumble from 19-month peak; Aussie firm before RBA TOKYO: The US dollar nursed its wounds on Tuesday following its biggest drop in nearly three weeks against major... Published 01 Feb, 2022 10:28am
Markets Asian currencies mostly flat ahead of Lunar New Year holiday Most Asian currencies were unchanged in thin trading on Monday ahead of a week with key Australian, UK and European... Published 31 Jan, 2022 01:14pm
Markets Japanese stocks suffer TOKYO: Foreigners stepped up selling in Japanese shares last week, as concerns over inflation and expectations of a... Published 28 Jan, 2022 04:44am
Markets Dollar races higher as markets brace for larger, faster rate hikes LONDON: The dollar climbed to multi-week highs against other major currencies on Thursday, bolstered by the ... Updated 27 Jan, 2022 05:46pm
Markets Euro on defensive as traders fret over Ukraine tension, hawkish Fed TOKYO: The euro hovered near its weakest in a month versus the safe-haven dollar and yen on Wednesday as traders... Published 26 Jan, 2022 11:16am
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?