Markets China stocks drop to 1-1/2-week low as investors eye more stimulus details SINGAPORE: China and Hong Kong stocks hit their lowest levels in more than a week on Tuesday, as investors were... Published 17 Dec, 2024 09:53am
Markets Japan’s Nikkei rises on Nasdaq strength, weak yen TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei share average rose on Tuesday, underpinned by the Nasdaq’s gains overnight and a weak yen,... Published 17 Dec, 2024 09:50am
World China extends visa-free transit stays to 10 days HONG KONG: China announced on Tuesday a relaxation of its visa-free transit policy, extending the permitted stay for... Published 17 Dec, 2024 09:48am
Markets Indian rupee trade deficit adds to rupee’s challenges, may open to all-time low MUMBAI: The Indian rupee may slip to an all-time low on Tuesday with the currency, already under pressure from... Published 17 Dec, 2024 09:41am
Markets Indian shares set for muted open; Fed meeting in focus Indian shares will likely open little changed on Tuesday amid caution ahead of the US Federal Reserve’s Dec. 18... Published 17 Dec, 2024 09:40am
Markets Dollar supported as bets on 2025 rate cuts evaporate SINGAPORE: The dollar held firm and near recent peaks on Tuesday, on the eve of an expected interest rate cut in the... Published 17 Dec, 2024 09:38am
Markets Oil dips on demand concerns as investors await Fed meeting LONDON: Oil prices fell on Tuesday as Chinese economic data renewed demand concerns while investors remained... Updated 17 Dec, 2024 09:12pm
World India must do more to tax its super-rich: France’s Piketty NEW DELHI: India should do more to tax its super-rich given its high levels of inequality, French economist and... Published 17 Dec, 2024 06:47am
World EU adopts new Russia sanctions targeting China, shadow fleet BRUSSELS: The European Union has adopted a 15th package of sanctions against Russia over its invasion of Ukraine,... Published 17 Dec, 2024 06:47am
Markets China stocks weaken after disappointing consumer data HONG KONG: Chinese stocks extended their fall on Monday after data showed unexpected weakness in consumer spending,... Published 17 Dec, 2024 06:47am
Markets Japan’s Nikkei ends nearly flat TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei share average ticked lower to close nearly flat on Monday, as caution ahead of major central... Published 17 Dec, 2024 06:47am
Markets Luxury and energy sectors weaken European shares PARIS: European shares closed lower on Monday, bogged down by heavyweight luxury and energy shares after... Published 17 Dec, 2024 06:47am
Markets Japanese rubber futures up SINGAPORE: Japanese rubber futures rose on Monday after a two-session decline, as concerns of wet weather disrupting... Published 17 Dec, 2024 06:47am
Markets Copper edges down on mixed China economic data SHANGHAI: London copper edged down on Monday after China’s economic data showed a mixed recovery among different... Published 17 Dec, 2024 06:47am
Markets Stocks rise, Nasdaq at record high as Fed decision awaited NEW YORK: The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq rose on Monday, as investors looked ahead to an anticipated Federal Reserve... Published 17 Dec, 2024 06:47am
Markets Malaysian palm oil lower KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian palm oil futures closed lower on Monday for a second straight session, giving up its midday... Published 17 Dec, 2024 06:47am
Markets US natural gas slides NEW YORK: US natural gas futures slipped 2% to a near one-week low on Monday as weather forecasts suggested less ... Published 17 Dec, 2024 06:47am
Markets Oil prices fall on soft Chinese spending NEW YORK: Oil futures eased from the highest levels in several weeks on Monday on weakness in consumer spending in... Published 17 Dec, 2024 06:47am
Markets Gold higher with spotlight on Fed meeting NEW YORK: Gold prices inched higher on Monday as investors anticipated a potential interest rate cut by the Federal... Published 17 Dec, 2024 06:47am
Markets Iron ore slides BEIJING: Prices of iron ore futures slid on Monday to their lowest levels in one week, as faltering near-term demand... Published 17 Dec, 2024 06:47am