World "Scary" German output figures add to recession fears BERLIN: German industrial output fell more than expected in June, driven by weaker production of intermediate and capit Published 07 Aug, 2019 07:10am
Markets Japan's Nikkei slips on stronger yen, currency war jitters TOKYO: Japan's Nikkei fell on Wednesday as a stronger yen and fears of a global currency war prompted investors to sell Published 07 Aug, 2019 07:07am
Business & Finance India's central bank cuts rates by 35 bps, more than expected MUMBAI: The Reserve Bank of India cut interest rates by an unconventional 35 basis points slightly above expectations on Published 07 Aug, 2019 07:03am
Business & Finance SoftBank Group Q1 profit falls 4pc, but tops estimates TOKYO: SoftBank Group Corp's first-quarter operating profit fell 3.7%, but was well above estimates, compared to the sam Published 07 Aug, 2019 06:57am
Markets LNG tankers heading to Britain, Belgium and the Netherlands T The following liquefied LNG tankers heading to Britain, Belgium and the Netherlandss are expected to arrive in Britain Published 07 Aug, 2019 06:55am
World Tayyip Erdogan issues decree boosting role of Treasury ANKARA: Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan has issued a decree boosting the role of the Treasury, enabling it to work on d Published 07 Aug, 2019 06:51am
Markets Hong Kong shares down at break HONG KONG: Hong Kong stocks dipped in the morning session Wednesday, dashing hopes of a recovery after shares inched up Published 07 Aug, 2019 06:29am
Business & Finance Samsung seeks alternatives to Japanese suppliers in trade row SEOUL: South Korean tech giant Samsung Electronics, the world's biggest smartphone and memory chip maker, is seeking alt Updated 07 Aug, 2019 07:35am
Markets Asia markets extend losses despite Wall Street gains HONG KONG: Asian markets largely extended their losses on Wednesday despite Wall Street registering strong gains as inve Published 07 Aug, 2019 06:20am
World Saudi prepares for Hajj as Gulf tensions persist MECCA, Saudi Arabia: More than 2.5 million Muslims will on Friday begin the annual hajj pilgrimage in the Islamic holy c Published 07 Aug, 2019 06:17am
Markets Hong Kong stocks inch up in early trade HONG KONG: Hong Kong shares edged up in early trade on Wednesday, ending a week-long losing streak although investors re Published 07 Aug, 2019 06:09am
Markets Tokyo stocks open lower on strong yen TOKYO: Tokyo stocks opened lower again on Wednesday, despite Wall Street snapping a multi-session losing streak, with in Published 07 Aug, 2019 06:06am
Business & Finance Goldman Sachs sees no trade deal before 2020 U.S. election, now expects 3 rate cuts LONDON: Goldman Sachs said it no longer expects the United States and China to agree on a deal to end their prolonged tr Published 06 Aug, 2019 11:40am
Markets Prices fall in oversupplied market capped by high storage LONDON: British wholesale natural gas prices fell on Tuesday as weak demand and a slight increase in production led to a Published 06 Aug, 2019 11:14am
Markets Indonesia raises 8 trillion rupiah from Islamic bond auction, matches target JAKARTA:* Indonesia raised 8.03 trillion rupiah ($563.11 million) in a biweekly Islamic bond auction on Tuesday, matchin Published 06 Aug, 2019 10:33am
Markets China's yuan steadies, but stocks slump as trade war engulfs currency HONG KONG/SHANGHAI: China's tumbling yuan steadied on Tuesday as authorities took steps to contain its slide, while stoc Published 06 Aug, 2019 10:30am
Business & Finance HSBC Bank UK pension scheme agrees 7 bn stg insurance deal LONDON: The HSBC Bank (UK) pension scheme has signed a deal with The Prudential Insurance Company of America to insure a Published 06 Aug, 2019 10:26am
World Pentagon chief says U.S. will not "overreact" to N.Korea missile launches TOKYO: U.S. Defence Secretary Mark Esper said on Tuesday that the United States will not overreact to a series of missil Published 06 Aug, 2019 10:26am
Markets European shares inch higher after two-day sell-off European shares steadied on Tuesday after posting their biggest two-day drop in over 3 years, as upbeat German data soot Published 06 Aug, 2019 10:18am
Markets NY coffee may end fall around $0.94 SINGAPORE: New York September coffee may end its fall around a support at $0.94 per lb, as suggested by its wave patter Published 06 Aug, 2019 10:16am