Markets Ukraine benefits from slow start to Russia's wheat export season MOSCOW: Russian wheat exports have been slow so far this season, to the benefit of Ukraine which has seen a surge in its Published 29 Aug, 2019 07:25pm
Markets South Africa's rand firms on improved risk appetite, stocks up JOHANNESBURG: The South African rand firmed in afternoon trade on Thursday, supported by an improvement in investors' ri Published 29 Aug, 2019 07:22pm
Markets Corn, soybeans set 1-week highs on US weather concerns CHICAGO: US corn and soybean futures touched one-week highs on Thursday as traders worried about the risk of frost damag Published 29 Aug, 2019 07:20pm
World Tunisian PM urges continued focus on economy after election TUNIS: Tunisian Prime Minister Youssef Chahed, a candidate for president in next month's election, said on Thursday the Published 29 Aug, 2019 07:17pm
Markets US yields extend rise after weak 7-year auction NEW YORK: US Treasury yields rose further on Thursday, hitting session highs as weak results at a $32 billion auction of Published 29 Aug, 2019 07:14pm
World Ukraine will no longer have a separate agriculture ministry: PM KIEV: Ukraine will no longer have a separate agriculture ministry, which form be part of the economy ministry, newly app Published 29 Aug, 2019 07:12pm
Markets Europe Gasoline/Naphtha-Margin dips on weaker arbitrage LONDON: Northwest European gasoline refining margins dipped slightly on Thursday on slowing arbitrage to the United Stat Published 29 Aug, 2019 07:10pm
World 'They've been recording us,' Mexico president says as hidden camera found in offices MEXICO CITY: Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador said on Thursday unseen forces were spying on him and his cab Published 29 Aug, 2019 07:09pm
Business & Finance Egypt's M2 money supply rises 12.1pc year-on-year in July: central bank CAIRO: Egypt's M2 money supply growth accelerated slightly to 12.1pc year-on-year in July, data from the central bank sh Published 29 Aug, 2019 07:06pm
Markets Tech rally boosts Wall Street after China trade comments Wall Street's main indexes surged on Thursday, boosted by technology stocks, as China sounded hopeful on trade negotiati Published 29 Aug, 2019 07:05pm
World Colombian inflation to rise on food prices, peso depreciation BOGOTA: Expectations for Colombian inflation have risen amid persistent pressure on food prices and new concerns over th Published 29 Aug, 2019 07:05pm
World Trump promises 'giant package' related to ethanol to please farmers WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump said on Thursday his administration is planning a "giant package" related to ethanol Published 29 Aug, 2019 07:04pm
Markets US Cash Grains-Corn and soybean basis bids mixed CHICAGO: Spot basis bids for corn were mixed in the US Midwest on Thursday, reflecting tight supplies in a few areas, gr Published 29 Aug, 2019 07:02pm
Business & Finance Avianca to pack more seats into planes as part of recovery plan, executive says BOGOTA: Latin American airline Avianca will look to increase the number of passengers it can fit into a plane without en Published 29 Aug, 2019 07:01pm
Markets Australia shares poised to edge down; New Zealand index up Australian shares are set to inch lower on Thursday, despite gains on Wall Street, as looming recession fears and trade Published 28 Aug, 2019 10:56pm
Business & Finance Treasury chief says US seriously considering ultra-long bonds WASHINGTON: Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said on Wednesday the possibility of issuing ultra-long US bonds is "under Published 28 Aug, 2019 10:38pm
World Yemen's Houthis attack Saudi Arabia's Abha airport CAIRO: Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis attacked Saudi Arabia's Abha airport with a cruise missile on Wednesday, the group's Published 28 Aug, 2019 10:32pm
World Turkey's Erdogan discusses Syria developments with Trump ISTANBUL: Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan spoke by phone with US President Donald Trump and they decided to continue co Published 28 Aug, 2019 10:28pm
World Boeing wins $500 million US defense contract: Pentagon WASHINGTON: Boeing Co has been awarded a $500 million contract for providing F-15QA aircrew and maintenance training to Published 28 Aug, 2019 10:27pm
Markets Stocks climb on energy, financials lift NEW YORK: US stocks climbed on Wednesday, recovering from early session declines on gains in energy and financial shares Published 28 Aug, 2019 10:26pm
KSE-100 closes above 97,000 for the first time as investors dismiss political noise, index gains 1,782 points