Markets Tighter US supply outlook holds corn near its highest since June CANBERRA: Chicago corn futures climbed on Wednesday and were near their highest levels since June 25 after the U.S.... Published 11 Dec, 2024 11:17am
Markets China’s yuan inches higher as investors await key economic meeting SHANGHAI: China’s yuan inched higher against the dollar on Wednesday as investors anxiously awaited a key policy... Published 11 Dec, 2024 11:10am
Markets Indian rupee slips to record low pressured by NDF dollar bids; RBI likely steps in MUMBAI: The Indian rupee weakened to its all-time low on Wednesday, pressured by heightened dollar bids in the... Published 11 Dec, 2024 11:06am
Sports Women’s World Cup 2027 to kick off on June 24, FIFA says The 2027 edition of the Women’s World Cup for soccer will take place in Brazil between June 24 and July 25, global... Published 11 Dec, 2024 10:59am
Markets Asian stocks fall, currencies tepid ahead of US inflation print Most Asian equities were under pressure on Wednesday, while currencies traded largely steady, as investors awaited... Published 11 Dec, 2024 10:50am
Markets Japan’s Nikkei reverses course to close tad higher; focus stays on US inflation data TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei share average erased losses to end marginally higher on Wednesday as investors bought back... Updated 11 Dec, 2024 12:59pm
Markets China stocks range-bound as investors eye annual economic meeting, HK drops HONG KONG: China traded in a narrow range on Wednesday as investors awaited a key economic policy meeting for clues... Updated 11 Dec, 2024 03:48pm
Markets Indian shares muted ahead of domestic, US inflation data Indian shares were little changed on Wednesday, as investors awaited key U.S and domestic inflation data for cues... Updated 11 Dec, 2024 03:39pm
Markets Dollar holds ground ahead of CPI, Aussie wallows near 4-month low TOKYO: The dollar traded close to a two-week high versus the yen on Wednesday ahead of a highly anticipated reading... Published 11 Dec, 2024 10:30am
Markets Oil rises 1% as EU agrees further sanctions threatening Russian oil flows Oil prices rose more than 1% on Wednesday after the European Union agreed an additional round of sanctions... Updated 11 Dec, 2024 09:50pm
World Global airlines forecast 2025 growth GENEVA: Global airline body IATA forecast on Tuesday industry-wide 2025 revenue of more than a trillion dollars and... Published 11 Dec, 2024 06:45am
World Iran’s power undiminished after Assad’s fall: Guards commander TEHRAN: The commander of Iran’s Revolutionary Guards said on Tuesday that the Islamic Republic had not been... Published 11 Dec, 2024 06:45am
World Britain’s FCA accused of failing to help thousands excluded from bank redress scheme LONDON: Britain’s financial watchdog was accused in London’s High Court on Tuesday of unlawfully failing to help... Published 11 Dec, 2024 06:45am
Markets Wall Street holds steady in anticipation of inflation data NEW YORK: Wall Street’s main indexes were little changed in choppy trading on Tuesday, as investor focus remained... Published 11 Dec, 2024 06:45am
World India’s opposition parties move to impeach Vice President Dhankhar NEW DELHI: Indian opposition parties moved on Tuesday to impeach Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar, a spokesman said,... Published 11 Dec, 2024 06:45am
Markets China stocks give up some gains HONG KONG: Chinese equities eased gains while Hong Kong stocks declined on Tuesday as the initial optimism over... Published 11 Dec, 2024 06:45am
World Iraq abuse claims: Ex-UK lawyer sentenced for fraud LONDON: A former British lawyer who became known for bringing lawsuits on behalf of Iraqi civilians accusing British... Published 11 Dec, 2024 06:45am
World Rebel-backed figure takes charge as Syria’s interim PM DAMASCUS: Syria’s new interim leader announced on Tuesday he was taking charge of the country as caretaker prime... Published 11 Dec, 2024 06:45am
Markets European stocks dip, ignoring China rally LONDON: European equities dipped on Tuesday, taking cues from tech-led declines on Wall Street rather than building... Published 11 Dec, 2024 06:45am
World Russia takes step towards recognising Taliban govt MOSCOW: Russia moved a step closer towards recognising the Taliban government of Afghanistan on Tuesday as ... Published 11 Dec, 2024 06:45am