Markets Rouble slides, pressure builds on central bank before meeting MOSCOW: The rouble weakened against both the dollar and the euro in early trade on Tuesday, extending losses from the pr Published 28 Oct, 2014 10:01am
Markets Sri Lanka rupee slips; may fall further on rising imports COLOMBO: The Sri Lankan rupee traded a tad weaker on Tuesday as dollar demand by importers surpassed selling of the gree Published 28 Oct, 2014 09:33am
Markets European shares rise early; Sanofi sinks PARIS: European shares rose in early trade on Tuesday, reversing the previous session's dip as better-than-expected Published 28 Oct, 2014 09:08am
Markets Hong Kong shares end up on hopes of Chinese state firm reforms SHANGHAI: Hong Kong shares rose on Tuesday, underpinned by expectations for a slower pace of US interest rate rises and Published 28 Oct, 2014 09:06am
Markets NY coffee due for a good rebound SINGAPORE: New York December coffee is due for a good rebound as its fall from the Oct. 13 high of $2.2545 per lb could Published 28 Oct, 2014 09:04am
Markets NY cocoa may break support at $2,947 and fall more SINGAPORE: New York December cocoa is expected to test a support at $2,947 per tonne, with a good chance of breaking bel Published 28 Oct, 2014 09:00am
Business & Finance China Telecom Jan-Sept net income up 9.7pc BEIJING: China Telecom Corp Ltd's net income for the first nine months of this year rose 9.7 percent to 16.17 billio Published 28 Oct, 2014 07:28am
Markets Hong Kong shares up on hopes of state company reforms SHANGHAI: China and Hong Kong shares rebounded on Tuesday, breaking a multi-day string of declines, on hopes of more ref Published 28 Oct, 2014 07:20am
Business & Finance Samsung heir apparent moves to tighten grip on group firms SEOUL: Samsung Group heir apparent Jay Y. Lee is moving to acquire small stakes in two of the group's financial firm Published 28 Oct, 2014 07:08am
Markets Iron ore futures extend losses ahead of Chinese mill shutdowns SINGAPORE: Iron ore futures fell for the second session running on Tuesday amid plentiful supply and slow demand ahead o Published 28 Oct, 2014 07:01am
Business & Finance Thai Airways forecasts Q4 profit as tourist arrivals improve BANGKOK: Loss-making Thai Airways International Pcl said on Tuesday it was confident it would post a net profit in the f Published 28 Oct, 2014 06:58am
Business & Finance Apple hops on board Obama program to wire up schools SAN FRANCISCO: Apple Inc plans to dole out $100 million in grants to US schools as part of the Obama administration' Published 28 Oct, 2014 06:22am
Markets Asian shares drift lower, Fed meeting awaited TOKYO: Asian shares wobbled in early trade on Tuesday, with investors cautious ahead of the US Federal Reserve's two Published 28 Oct, 2014 06:18am
Markets Australia shares retreat from 6-week high on resources, energy SYDNEY/WELLINGTON: Australian shares fell 0.4 percent on Tuesday, backing off from six-week highs under pressure from we Published 28 Oct, 2014 06:00am
Markets Brent oil's target of $82.87 intact SINGAPORE: A bearish target at $82.87 per barrel remains intact for Brent oil as indicated by its wave pattern and a Fib Published 28 Oct, 2014 05:53am
Markets London copper hovers near two-week high, Fed meet eyed SYDNEY: London copper was perched near its highest in two weeks on Tuesday on a seasonal pick up in Chinese demand, but Published 28 Oct, 2014 05:48am
Markets Spot gold to test resistance at $1,233 SINGAPORE: Spot gold is expected to test a resistance at $1,233 per ounce, a break above which will open the way towards Published 28 Oct, 2014 05:40am
Markets Australia & NZ dollars hold firm, cautious ahead of c.bank meetings SYDNEY/WELLINGTON: The Australian and New Zealand dollars held firm on Tuesday with investors cautious of taking large b Published 28 Oct, 2014 05:37am
Markets South Korean shares edge lower as investors eye Fed meeting; won firmer SEOUL: South Korean shares were trading slightly lower on Tuesday morning after a choppy session as investors waited on Published 28 Oct, 2014 05:31am
World China Jan-Sept factory profit growth slows as demand weakens BEIJING: China's industrial profit growth slowed in the first nine months, reinforcing signs of fragility in the wor Published 28 Oct, 2014 05:27am