Markets Gold dips on trade optimism, but set for solid monthly gains Gold extended losses from the previous session on Friday and was set to post its first weekly fall in five as positive d Published 30 Aug, 2019 09:09am
Markets Indian shares follow Asian peers higher on fresh trade-talk hopes Indian shares rose on Friday, in line with broader Asia, as the United States and China returned to resolving their tari Published 30 Aug, 2019 09:07am
Markets Aussie slips towards 10-yr low as U.S.-China trade hopes ebb TOKYO: The Australian dollar slipped towards a 10-year trough while the yen hovered off its lows on Friday, as renewed h Published 30 Aug, 2019 08:18am
Markets China iron ore rebounds, but set for first monthly drop in nine MANILA: Iron ore futures in China climbed on Friday, buoyed as some restocking demand for the steelmaking material emerg Published 30 Aug, 2019 08:16am
World UK house prices rise at fastest pace in 3 months in August LONDON: British house prices rose in August at the fastest annual pace in three months, mortgage lender Nationwide said Published 30 Aug, 2019 08:06am
Markets Japanese stocks up sharply, China-linked shares climb on trade optimism TOKYO: Japanese stocks rallied on Friday on signs the United States and China might resume full-scale negotiations ahead Published 30 Aug, 2019 08:05am
Markets LNG tankers heading to Britain, Belgium and the Netherlands The following liquefied natural gas (LNG) tankers are expected to arrive in Britain, Belgium and the Netherlands in the Published 30 Aug, 2019 08:03am
Markets CBOT soybeans still targets $8.78-3/4 SINGAPORE: The CBOT soybean November contract still targets $8.78-3/4 per bushel, as its downtrend from the June 18 high Published 30 Aug, 2019 08:01am
World UK's Raab says suspending parliament is lawful and proper HELSINKI: British foreign minister Dominic Raab said on Friday accusations that his government's suspension of parliamen Published 30 Aug, 2019 08:00am
World Romanian unemployment rate edges up to 3.9pc in July BUCHAREST: Romania's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate edged up to 3.9% percent in July from 3.8% the previous month Published 30 Aug, 2019 07:59am
Markets Palm falls to one-week low on weaker Dalian oils KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian palm oil futures fell to a one-week low in the first half of trade on Friday, pressured by losse Published 30 Aug, 2019 07:57am
World China's Xi sees bigger role for joint energy exploration with Philippines SHANGHAI: Chinese President Xi Jinping said China and the Philippines could take a "bigger step" in the joint developmen Published 30 Aug, 2019 07:55am
World German retail sales decline by more than expected in July BERLIN: Shop sales in Germany fell by far more than expected in July, with customers handing over 2.2% less than in the Published 30 Aug, 2019 07:46am
Markets Most Asian units set for monthly losses as trade tensions bite Emerging Asian currencies were mixed on Friday with easing Sino-U.S. trade tensions helping export-driven currencies but Published 30 Aug, 2019 07:44am
World Ukraine president's office says no prisoner swap with Russia yet KIEV: The office of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy on Friday said no prisoner swap had taken place with Russia Published 30 Aug, 2019 07:40am
World Aiming to do everything possible to ease Middle East tension: Japan PM TOKYO: Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said on Friday he plans to do everything he can to ease tension in the Middle Published 30 Aug, 2019 07:35am
World UK says watch the Brexit space around EU summit in October LONDON: The next big Brexit turning point will be the European Union summit on Oct. 17-18 when Britain hopes there will Published 30 Aug, 2019 07:33am
World French inflation eases to three-month low of 1.2pc PARIS: French inflation slowed to a three-month low in August in line with expectations, according to preliminary EU-har Published 30 Aug, 2019 07:31am
Sports US prodigy Gauff, champ Osaka set for US Open showdown NEW YORK: US teen sensation Coco Gauff and top-ranked defending champion Naomi Osaka will meet in a third-round showdown Published 30 Aug, 2019 06:48am
Business & Finance Cathay warns staff face sack if they join Hong Kong strike HONG KONG: Cathay Pacific has warned staff they risk being sacked if they join a planned Hong Kong strike, as the airlin Published 30 Aug, 2019 06:42am
KSE-100 closes above 97,000 for the first time as investors dismiss political noise, index gains 1,782 points