Markets Oil prices up after US crude stocks fall HOUSTON Oil edged up on Wednesday after a drop in US crude inventories, and as investors eyed a potential interest... Published 19 Dec, 2024 05:57am
Markets Copper edges up after hitting two-week low LONDON: Copper prices edged up in London on Wednesday after hitting their lowest in more than two weeks, but ... Published 19 Dec, 2024 05:57am
Business & Finance Asian currencies: Indonesian rupiah, Thai baht weaken BENGALURU: The Indonesian rupiah and the Thai baht weakened ahead of those countries’ central bank policy ... Published 19 Dec, 2024 05:57am
Markets Gold prices edge down NEW YORK: Gold prices edged lower as the dollar held firm on Wednesday, with investors awaiting a key US Federal... Published 19 Dec, 2024 05:57am
Markets Chicago wheat futures firm CANBERRA: Chicago wheat futures steadied on Wednesday following four consecutive daily losses, as concerns over... Published 19 Dec, 2024 05:57am
Business & Finance Dollar advances against peers NEW YORK: The US dollar advanced against its peers on Wednesday ahead of the Federal Reserve’s monetary policy... Published 19 Dec, 2024 05:57am
Markets Malaysian palm oil tracks rival edible oils lower KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian palm oil futures fell on Wednesday for a fourth consecutive session, as the market tracked... Published 19 Dec, 2024 05:57am
Markets Iron ore slips as supply worries ease BEIJING: Iron ore futures prices slipped on Wednesday, as supply concerns eased and demand slowed marginally due to... Published 19 Dec, 2024 05:57am
Business & Finance Indian rupee weakens to lifetime low MUMBAI: The Indian rupee hit its all-time low on Wednesday, pressured by strong dollar demand from importers and... Published 19 Dec, 2024 05:57am
World US imposes more sanctions over Pakistan’s missile program WASHINGTON: The United States said on Wednesday it was imposing new sanctions related to nuclear-armed Pakistan’s... Updated 19 Dec, 2024 01:02am
World NATO command in Germany to assist Ukraine is up and running, says Rutte BRUSSELS: A new NATO command in the German city of Wiesbaden has taken up its work to coordinate Western military... Published 18 Dec, 2024 11:03pm
World At UN, brother of Hamas hostage urges action against terror UNITED NATIONS: The brother of an Israeli man held hostage in the Gaza Strip by Palestinian Hamas criticized the... Published 18 Dec, 2024 10:58pm
World Thirteen dead after naval vessel hits passenger boat off Mumbai MUMBAI: At least 13 people died when a boat with more than 100 passengers capsized off the coast of India’s... Published 18 Dec, 2024 08:57pm
Markets Gulf equities end mixed; Fed rate outlook in focus Gulf shares were mixed on Wednesday as investors exercised caution ahead of the U.S. Federal Reserve’s last policy... Published 18 Dec, 2024 08:01pm
Markets Hong Kong approves four more cryptocurrency exchanges HONG KONG: Hong Kong’s securities regulator on Wednesday approved four cryptocurrency exchanges in the city’s latest... Published 18 Dec, 2024 06:16pm
World Gaza mediators intensify ceasefire efforts, Israeli strikes kill 20 people CAIRO: The United States, joined by Arab mediators, sought on Wednesday to conclude an agreement between Israel and... Updated 18 Dec, 2024 10:41pm
Business & Finance Honda, Nissan move to deepen ties, sources say, including possible merger TOKYO: Honda and Nissan are in talks to deepen ties, two people said on Wednesday, including a possible merger, the... Published 18 Dec, 2024 05:32pm
World Russian foreign ministry says Ukraine repeatedly dropped white phosphorus from drones MOSCOW: Russia said on Wednesday that Ukraine had repeatedly dropped white phosphorus munitions from drones in... Published 18 Dec, 2024 05:15pm
World US considers ban on China’s TP-Link over national security concerns, WSJ reports US authorities are considering a ban on China’s TP-Link Technology Co over potential national security concerns... Published 18 Dec, 2024 05:09pm
Markets Renault shares gain on Honda-Nissan tie-up talks PARIS: Renault shares surged 6% on Wednesday as analysts highlighted financial and strategic benefits for the... Published 18 Dec, 2024 05:07pm