Markets India bond yields seen little changed before key data MUMBAI: Indian government bond yields are expected to trend largely unchanged on Thursday, ahead of key... Published 31 Oct, 2024 09:57am
Markets Japan’s Nikkei tracks US peers lower; BOJ decision on tap TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei share average traded lower on Thursday, tracking an overnight drop in the US markets, while... Published 31 Oct, 2024 09:55am
Technology China’s Oct factory, services activity break back into expansion BEIJING: China’s manufacturing activity in October expanded for the first time in six months, an official factory... Published 31 Oct, 2024 09:51am
Business & Finance Samsung to focus on high-end chips to improve earnings after disappointing results SEOUL: Samsung Electronics said it would focus on producing high-end chips to improve profitability after reporting... Published 31 Oct, 2024 09:46am
Business & Finance Philippine central bank sees Oct inflation at 2.0%-2.8% MANILA: Philippine inflation was likely within a 2.0% to 2.8% range in October, the central bank said on Thursday,... Published 31 Oct, 2024 09:43am
Markets Yen struggles before BOJ decision; dollar steady ahead of jobs data TOKYO: The yen remained under pressure on Thursday as the Bank of Japan looked set to keep ultra-low interest rates... Published 31 Oct, 2024 09:40am
Markets Oil prices rise on optimism over solid US fuel demand TOKYO: Oil prices rose on Thursday, extending the previous day’s rally, driven by optimism over US fuel demand... Published 31 Oct, 2024 09:34am
Business & Finance Saudi Arabia strengthening economic transformation plan, finance minister says RIYADH: Saudi Arabia is strengthening its commitment to a plan designed to wean the economy off oil, its finance... Published 31 Oct, 2024 07:43am
World US working on 60-day truce to end war in Lebanon BEIRUT/OCCUPIED JERUSALEM: US mediators are working on a proposal to halt hostilities between Israel and Lebanese... Published 31 Oct, 2024 06:18am
Markets Nikkei closes at 2-week peak as tech shares track Nasdaq TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei share average rose to a two-week closing high on Wednesday, as technology stocks tracked the... Published 31 Oct, 2024 06:18am
Markets Wall St gains as Alphabet lifts Nasdaq to fresh record high NEW YORK: US stock indexes advanced on Wednesday, with the tech-heavy Nasdaq rising to a record high, as investors... Published 31 Oct, 2024 06:18am
Markets Oil prices rebound NEW YORK: Oil prices rebounded on Wednesday, rising more than 2% after data showed US crude and gasoline inventories... Published 31 Oct, 2024 06:18am
Markets China and HK stocks drop as US election risks loom HONG KONG: China and Hong Kong stocks dipped on Wednesday, with investors cautious ahead of the US election, while... Published 31 Oct, 2024 06:18am
Markets Copper falls with stronger dollar LONDON: Copper prices fell on Wednesday with a stronger dollar while traders braced for a neck-to-neck US... Published 31 Oct, 2024 06:18am
Markets FTSE 100 falls after Labour’s first budget LONDON: The UK’s FTSE 100 fell to an over two-month low on Wednesday, dragged down by the healthcare sector, while... Published 31 Oct, 2024 06:18am
Markets Malaysian palm oil higher despite profit-taking KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian palm oil futures edged higher on Wednesday for a second straight session, despite... Published 31 Oct, 2024 06:18am
Business & Finance UK increases windfall tax on North Sea oil and gas producers LONDON: The British government will increase a windfall tax on North Sea oil and gas producers to 38% from 35% and... Published 31 Oct, 2024 06:18am
Markets Iron ore slips BEIJING: Iron ore futures slid on Wednesday, as concerns over steel demand in top consumer China ignited by the... Published 31 Oct, 2024 06:18am
Markets Japanese rubber lower SINGAPORE: Japanese rubber futures fell for the sixth straight session on Wednesday, to hit their lowest in a month,... Published 31 Oct, 2024 06:18am
Markets Gold at record high NEW YORK: Gold prices rose to a record high on Wednesday as uncertainty over the US presidential election boosted... Published 31 Oct, 2024 06:18am