World Erdogan applauds sharp Turkish rate cut, says more need to come ISTANBUL: Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said on Friday that the central bank's decision a day earlier to sharply cut Published 26 Jul, 2019 12:49pm
Markets Dollar at 2-month highs before US growth data LONDON: The dollar firmed to two-month highs on Friday and looked set for a second straight weekly gain as the market aw Published 26 Jul, 2019 12:48pm
Markets Corn prices ease as weak exports offset crop concerns LONDON: Chicago corn futures declined slightly on Friday as sluggish US export data offset support from adverse weather Published 26 Jul, 2019 12:48pm
Markets China vows to boost prison terms, fines for capital market cheaters SHANGHAI: China's stock market watchdog vowed on Friday to change the law to boost prison terms and fines for cheaters i Published 26 Jul, 2019 12:47pm
World China approves wheat imports from Russia's Kurgan region - customs BEIJING: China has approved wheat imports from the Russian region of Kurgan, the Chinese customs office said on Friday. Published 26 Jul, 2019 12:46pm
Markets Brazil's Petrobras reports 3.8pc growth in Q2 oil, gas output SAO PAULO: Brazil's state oil firm Petroleo Brasileiro SA said on Friday total second-quarter oil and gas production was Published 26 Jul, 2019 12:46pm
Markets Arabica coffee prices seen rising 14pc by year-end NEW YORK: Arabica coffee prices will rise 14pc by the end of 2019, bolstered by strong global demand and Brazil's entry Published 26 Jul, 2019 12:45pm
Markets Arabica coffee hits one month low amid summer slowdown, excess supply LONDON: Arabica coffee prices hit a one month low on Friday as frost fears in Brazil continue to fade, leaving the mark Published 26 Jul, 2019 12:45pm
World Italy's Salvini says coalition with 5 Star back on track ROME: Deputy Prime Minister Matteo Salvini said on Wednesday Italy's government was back on track after a slew of buildi Published 24 Jul, 2019 03:56pm
Markets TSX dips as Loblaw earnings hurt consumer staples Canada's main stock index dropped on Wednesday, hurt by losses in the consumer staples sector after food retailer Loblaw Published 24 Jul, 2019 03:55pm
Markets Australia's Ichthys LNG plant offers two cargoes for Aug-Sept loading LONDON: Australia's Ichthys liquefied natural gas (LNG) plant has offered two cargoes for loading in August and Septembe Published 24 Jul, 2019 03:41pm
Markets Philippines bought about 275,000 tonnes feed wheat HAMBURG: Importers in the Philippines bought about 275,000 tonnes of animal feed wheat expected to be sourced from Austr Published 24 Jul, 2019 03:28pm
Business & Finance BMW doubles battery production capacity in the United States FRANKFURT: BMW Group said on Wednesday it would double its production capacity for electric vehicle batteries at its US Published 24 Jul, 2019 03:26pm
Markets Gold rises on Fed rate cut bets, weak euro zone data Gold gained on Wednesday en route to snap a three-session losing streak on expectations the US Federal Reserve and other Published 24 Jul, 2019 03:21pm
Business & Finance Boeing may cut or halt 737 output if return to service delayed Boeing does not rule out further reducing or temporarily shutting down production of its grounded 737 MAX aircraft if it Published 24 Jul, 2019 03:20pm
World Italian PM stands by League over Russia funding scandal ROME: Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte said on Wednesday he had continued trust in the coalition League party despi Published 24 Jul, 2019 03:19pm
World UK's Johnson promises Brexit on Oct. 31, ‘no ifs or buts’ LONDON: Boris Johnson made his first speech after becoming British Prime Minister on Wednesday. Following are highlig Published 24 Jul, 2019 03:18pm
Markets Egypt inks $14mn deal to build two wheat silos in Port Said CAIRO: Egypt inked a $14 million agreement with the OPEC Fund for International Development (OFID) to build two wheat si Published 24 Jul, 2019 03:16pm
Business & Finance NAB receives 54,344 complaints, recovers Rs 4200 million in last over one year ISLAMABAD: The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) has received record 54,344 complaints and recovered Rs 4200 million Published 24 Jul, 2019 03:08pm
Business & Finance Pb govt to amend laws to regulate medicines, cosmetics: Raja Basharat LAHORE: Provincial Minister for Law Raja Basharat said that medicines and cosmetics industry will be regulated in the pr Published 24 Jul, 2019 03:06pm