Markets S&P 500, Nasdaq fall after gloomy data; Fed officials dampen rate cut hopes The benchmark S&P 500 and the Nasdaq fell on Thursday after weak US manufacturing data raised concerns about the hea Published 22 Aug, 2019 07:14pm
Markets FTSE 100 falls after Fed minutes, pound rally London's FTSE 100 fell on Thursday as the latest signals from the US Federal Reserve dampened hopes of hefty interest ra Published 22 Aug, 2019 07:13pm
Markets Corn prices edge higher on cool weather; soybeans retreat CHICAGO: US corn futures inched higher on Thursday, stabilizing from three-month lows set a day earlier, supported by wo Published 22 Aug, 2019 07:13pm
World Tunisian PM delegates his powers to focus on presidential race TUNIS: Tunisian Prime Minister Youssef Chahed will temporarily delegate his powers to Public Service Minister Kamal Morj Published 22 Aug, 2019 07:12pm
Markets Gold eases as investors await further signals on Fed stance Gold inched lower on Thursday after comments from US Federal Reserve officials dampened hopes for additional monetary ea Published 22 Aug, 2019 07:11pm
Business & Finance Boeing, grappling with uneven 737 supply chain, targets 52/month in February SEATTLE: Boeing Co has told suppliers it will resume production of its best-selling 737 jets at a rate of 52 aircraft pe Published 22 Aug, 2019 07:10pm
World Italy president says parties need time for govt deal, to report back Tuesday ROME: President Sergio Mattarella said several of Italy's parties had told him they needed more time to find an accord t Published 22 Aug, 2019 07:09pm
Markets European shares end lower in choppy session, FTSE lags European shares fell on Thursday as mixed readings of business growth across major economies and uncertainty over the US Published 22 Aug, 2019 07:08pm
World Argentina presidential front-runner Fernandez pledges 'no default' if elected BUENOS AIRES: Argentine presidential candidate Alberto Fernandez said on Thursday there was "no possibility" the country Published 22 Aug, 2019 07:07pm
Markets Oil eases as Fed's Jackson Hole meeting gets underway NEW YORK: Oil prices weakened on Thursday as worries about the global economy weighed and equity markets were under pres Published 22 Aug, 2019 07:07pm
Sports Serena and Sharapova in first-round match at US Open Serena Williams and Maria Sharapova will have their first ever clash at Flushing Meadows at the US Open next week after Published 22 Aug, 2019 07:06pm
Business & Finance Egypt's central bank cuts rates by 150 bps after inflation slows CAIRO: Egypt's central bank on Thursday cut the overnight deposit rate by 150 basis points to 14.25pc, its first cut sin Published 22 Aug, 2019 07:05pm
Markets US Cash Soymeal-Offers remain steady as buyers eye developing soy crop CHICAGO: Spot basis offers for US soymeal were flat in the truck and rail markets on Thursday, dealers said. Supplies Published 22 Aug, 2019 07:04pm
Markets Paris wheat steadies after lows as export prospects weighed PARIS: Euronext wheat edged higher on Thursday, consolidating above contract lows with support from a firm trend in Chic Published 22 Aug, 2019 07:01pm
Top News Macron says G7 should discuss budget stimulus, including in Germany PARIS: French President Emmanuel Macron said that Western countries including Germany should discuss ways to stimulate t Published 21 Aug, 2019 09:09pm
World IMF board recommends rule change that would clear way for Georgieva WASHINGTON: The International Monetary Fund's board on Wednesday recommended a rule change that would scrap the age limi Published 21 Aug, 2019 09:00pm
World 'I am the Chosen One': Trump defends China trade war WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump proclaimed himself "the Chosen One" Wednesday as he defended his trade war against Published 21 Aug, 2019 08:57pm
Markets US stocks rise despite another yield inversion NEW YORK: Wall Street stocks resumed their upward climb Wednesday, finishing solidly higher after solid retailer earning Published 21 Aug, 2019 08:42pm
Sports Thomas eyes FedEx Cup jackpot at Tour Championship LOS ANGELES: Justin Thomas will start with a two-shot cushion as he aims to crown his season with victory at the Tour Ch Published 21 Aug, 2019 08:39pm
World Canada's Trudeau says will not back down in dispute with China OTTAWA: Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Wednesday said he would not escalate a deepening trade and diplomatic Published 21 Aug, 2019 08:35pm
KSE-100 closes above 97,000 for the first time as investors dismiss political noise, index gains 1,782 points