Markets Hong Kong stocks end with big gains HONG KONG: Hong Kong shares jumped more than two percent Monday following a healthy lead from Wall Street with investors Published 19 Aug, 2019 08:30am
Markets Asian, European markets boosted fresh hopes for trade talks HONG KONG: Asian and European markets rallied Monday following a strong lead from Wall Street and comments from Donald T Published 19 Aug, 2019 08:28am
Markets European stocks rally at open LONDON: European stock markets rallied at the start of trading on Monday on US-China trade talk hopes that lifted also A Published 19 Aug, 2019 08:27am
World Fitch raises Malaysia 2019 GDP growth forecast to 4.6pc on solid H1 KUALA LUMPUR: Fitch Ratings on Monday revised its 2019 growth forecast for Malaysia to 4.6%, from 4.2%, after the countr Published 19 Aug, 2019 08:22am
Markets Spot gold still targets $1,483-$1,503 range SINGAPORE: Spot gold still targets a range of $1,483-$1,503 per ounce, as suggested by its wave pattern and a retracemen Published 19 Aug, 2019 08:19am
Markets Tokyo Steel keeps product prices steady in Sept for 2nd month TOKYO: Tokyo Steel Manufacturing Co Ltd , Japan's top electric-arc furnace steelmaker, on Monday said it would hold its Published 19 Aug, 2019 08:15am
Markets U.S. oil may test resistance at $55.71 SINGAPORE: U.S. oil may test a resistance at $55.71 per barrel, a break above which could lead to a gain to $56.44. T Published 19 Aug, 2019 08:12am
Markets Iron ore, steel futures rise on China stimulus MANILA: Dalian and Singapore iron ore futures rose on Monday, buoyed along with other Asian steel benchmarks as fresh mo Published 19 Aug, 2019 08:08am
Markets Palm slips on stronger ringgit, weaker related oils KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian palm oil futures fell in early trade on Monday, weighed by gains in the ringgit and losses in re Published 19 Aug, 2019 08:07am
World At least 10 dead after fuel truck collision in western Uganda-police KAMPAL: At least 10 people were killed when a fuel truck exploded in flames after losing control and ramming into three Published 19 Aug, 2019 07:52am
Markets China, HK stocks extend rally after Beijing unveils rate reform SHANGHAI: China and Hong Kong stocks rose on Monday, on track for their fourth consecutive session of gains, as investor Published 19 Aug, 2019 07:44am
Business & Finance Cathay Pacific shares in choppy trade after shock exit of CEO Hogg HONG KONG/SINGAPORE: Cathay Pacific shares were choppy in opening trade on Monday after the shock exit of CEO Rupert Ho Published 19 Aug, 2019 07:38am
Markets Copper ticks up on China stimulus hopes SINGAPORE: Copper prices advanced on Monday as China announced new measures to support its economy amid a damaging trade Published 19 Aug, 2019 07:36am
Sports Berdych ends drought with opening win at Winston-Salem Open Tomas Berdych earned his first ATP win in six months with a 6-1 3-6 6-3 first round victory over Andreas Seppi at the Wi Published 19 Aug, 2019 07:35am
Markets Gold prices dip on firmer dollar, equities Gold prices dipped on Monday due to a stronger U.S. dollar and a recovery in equities, as major central banks around the Published 19 Aug, 2019 07:30am
World Malaysian PM urges Britain to 'break with Europe' on palm oil KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad on Monday called on Britain to engage with palm oil growers to i Published 19 Aug, 2019 07:26am
Markets China CNPC suspends Venezuelan oil loading, worried about U.S. sanctions-sources SINGAPORE: China National Petroleum Corp has halted August loadings of Venezuelan oil following the latest set of U.S. s Published 19 Aug, 2019 07:24am
World Thailand cuts 2019 growth forecast after worst quarter in nearly 5 years BANGKOK: Thailand's economy expanded at its slowest pace in nearly five years in the second quarter as traditional growt Published 19 Aug, 2019 07:21am
Markets Asia stocks gain as China rates tweak lifts investor mood TOKYO: Asian stocks tracked the Wall Street rally on Monday and found an extra tailwind from a move by China's central b Published 19 Aug, 2019 07:18am
Markets CBOT soybeans neutral in $8.70-1/4 to $8.78-3/4 range SINGAPORE: The CBOT soybean November contract looks neutral in a range of $8.70-1/4 to $8.78-3/4 per bushel, and an esca Published 19 Aug, 2019 07:02am
KSE-100 closes above 97,000 for the first time as investors dismiss political noise, index gains 1,782 points