Markets Yuan weakens as investors eye Sino-U.S. trade talks, global central banks SHANGHAI: China's yuan weakened in thin trade on Wednesday as investors awaited clearer signals on U.S. China trade t Published 24 Jul, 2019 07:04am
Business & Finance Sulzer raises full-year sales outlook after seeing no signs of slowdown ZURICH: Swiss pump maker Sulzer AG bucked the gloomy industrial outlook around the world and lifted its full-year sales Published 24 Jul, 2019 06:59am
Markets Indian shares extend losses to fifth day after IMF lowers growth forecast Indian shares were on track for their worst losing streak since mid-May on Wednesday amid disappointing corporate earnin Published 24 Jul, 2019 06:57am
Markets Palm hits over 1-month high on U.S. soyoil strength KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian palm oil futures climbed over 1% at midday break on Wednesday to their highest in more than a mo Published 24 Jul, 2019 06:53am
Markets Asia stocks stay judgement on trade talks, euro pressured SYDNEY: Asian shares crept higher on Wednesday as the prospect of fresh Sino-U.S. trade talks drew a guarded welcome, wh Published 24 Jul, 2019 06:34am
Markets Gold crawls higher on Middle East tensions; dollar rally caps gains Gold prices rose on Wednesday as escalating tensions in the Middle East drove investors towards the safe-haven metal, wh Published 24 Jul, 2019 06:32am
Markets CBOT corn may retest support at $4.17-3/4 SINGAPORE: CBOT September corn may retest a support at $4.17-3/4 per bushel, a break below which could open the way towa Published 24 Jul, 2019 06:31am
Business & Finance Daimler Q2 hammered by one-off, diesel charges FRANKFURT: Luxury car maker Daimler said it would intensify cost cuts after legal risks for diesel-related issues and t Published 24 Jul, 2019 06:29am
Markets Thai rice exporters cut 2019 target for annual exports BANGKOK: Thailand's rice exporters on Wednesday lowered their target for annual exports to 9 million tonnes from 9.5 mil Published 24 Jul, 2019 06:28am
Markets CBOT soybeans may retest support at $9.00-3/4 SINGAPORE: The CBOT soybean November contract may retest a support at $9.00-3/4 per bushel, a break below which could ca Published 24 Jul, 2019 06:28am
Business & Finance Restructuring plunges Deutsche Bank into red in Q2 Frankfurt Germany's biggest lender Deutsche Bank on Wednesday reported a net loss of 3.2 billion euros ($3.6 billion) in Published 24 Jul, 2019 06:14am
Markets Hong Kong stocks end morning with gains HONG KONG: Hong Kong stocks climbed in the morning session Wednesday, in line with gains across Asia, boosted by renewed Published 24 Jul, 2019 06:04am
Markets Asia markets mostly up as dealers await Fed, sterling flat HONG KONG: Most Asian markets enjoyed another day of gains Wednesday, with support coming from more healthy earnings res Published 24 Jul, 2019 05:32am
World Nissan to cut over 10,000 jobs worldwide: report TOKYO: Japanese car giant Nissan plans to cut more than 10,000 jobs around the world as part of efforts to turn itself a Published 24 Jul, 2019 05:30am
World Johnson to become Britain's new PM with Brexit mission LONDON: Boris Johnson will officially become Britain's prime minister on Wednesday with a mission to deliver Brexit by O Published 24 Jul, 2019 05:29am
World Israel fires missiles into south Syria: state media BEIRUT: An Israeli missile attack targeted Syrian military positions held by the government and its allies early on Wedn Published 24 Jul, 2019 05:23am
Markets Hong Kong stocks open with gains HONG KONG: Hong Kong stocks started Wednesday on the front foot, extending the previous day's gains on optimism over Chi Published 24 Jul, 2019 05:18am
Markets Tokyo stocks open higher on hopes of trade talks TOKYO: Tokyo stocks opened higher on Wednesday as reports that face-to-face US-China talks will be held next week lifted Published 24 Jul, 2019 05:16am
Business & Finance ECB, Fed rate cut hopes lift stocks, sterling sags TOKYO: Expectations that the European Central Bank and Federal Reserve will cut interest rates boosted stocks globally, Published 23 Jul, 2019 11:25am
Sports Malinga to retire from ODIs after first Bangladesh match COLOMBO: Sri Lanka fast bowling ace Lasith Malinga will retire from 50-over internationals after Friday's first match ag Published 23 Jul, 2019 11:25am