Markets Uganda's coffee exports up 18pc in July vs same period last year KAMPALA: Uganda's coffee exports jumped 18% in July compared to the same month last year, the state-run Uganda Coffe Published 22 Aug, 2019 01:39pm
Markets Arabica coffee falls as focus returns to excess supply LONDON: Arabica coffee futures on ICE fell on Thursday, reversing the previous session's bounce off three-month lows Published 22 Aug, 2019 01:36pm
Markets Corn prices edge up, focus remains on US yield outlook LONDON: Chicago corn futures edged up on Thursday as a widely watched crop tour indicated there could be a drop in y Published 22 Aug, 2019 01:33pm
Business & Finance Volkswagen CEO interested in Tesla stake: Manager Magazin BERLIN: Volkswagen CEO Herbert Diess is interested in acquiring a stake in Tesla , German business publication Manag Published 22 Aug, 2019 01:14pm
Business & Finance Turkish central bank net international reserves at $34.55bn as of Aug 16 ISTANBUL: The Turkish central bank's net international reserves stood at 192.503 billion lira ($34.552 billion) as o Published 22 Aug, 2019 01:11pm
World Iran ready to work on French nuclear deal proposals, does not want war OSLO: Iran is prepared to work on French proposals to salvage the international nuclear deal that Tehran signed with Published 22 Aug, 2019 01:05pm
Markets Oil rises further above $60, Jackson Hole summit in focus LONDON: Oil rose further above $60 a barrel on Thursday, supported by a drop in US crude inventories and OPEC-led su Published 22 Aug, 2019 12:58pm
World France's Macron tells Johnson: not enough time for a new Brexit deal PARIS: French President Emmanuel Macron firmly told Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Thursday that there was not enou Published 22 Aug, 2019 12:56pm
Business & Finance Hungary central bank to keep rates steady; next hike may be beyond 2020 BUDAPEST: The National Bank of Hungary is widely expected to keep interest rates unchanged next Tuesday, and a decli Published 22 Aug, 2019 12:53pm
Markets Brazil cuts sugar, ethanol output view for the 2019-20 crop SAO PAULO: The Brazilian government on Thursday reduced its projections for center-south sugar and cane-based ethano Published 22 Aug, 2019 12:51pm
Markets Industrial metals fall as trade war hammers China's yuan LONDON: Copper and other industrial metals prices fell on Thursday as the United States and China exchanged threats Published 22 Aug, 2019 12:48pm
Business & Finance Fed's George supports keeping rates at current levels: interviews Kansas City Federal Reserve Bank President Esther George said on Thursday that she would be happy to leave interest Published 22 Aug, 2019 12:47pm
World US weekly jobless claims fall more than expected WASHINGTON: The number of Americans filing applications for unemployment benefits fell sharply last week, suggesting Published 22 Aug, 2019 12:45pm
Markets Gold slips, investors await clarity on Fed policy Gold prices dipped on Thursday as investors locked in profits, with the focus shifting to Friday's speech by US Fede Published 22 Aug, 2019 12:43pm
Business & Finance ECB eyes stimulus package as growth looks weaker: minutes FRANKFURT: A combination of measures may be needed to prop up the euro zone economy, as recent indicators paint an e Published 22 Aug, 2019 12:42pm
Business & Finance Romania mulls excluding Huawei from its 5G network BUCHAREST: Bucharest could exclude Chinese giant Huawei from its future 5G network, according to a joint statement s Published 21 Aug, 2019 03:22pm
World Iran tanker too big to dock at Greek port ATHENS: An Iranian tanker that has sparked a diplomatic row pitting Tehran against Washington and London is too big Published 21 Aug, 2019 03:19pm
World Danish PM 'annoyed and surprised' by Trump cancellation COPENHAGEN: Denmark's prime minister said Wednesday she was "annoyed and surprised" that US President Donald Trump p Published 21 Aug, 2019 03:16pm
World Merkel warns of Brexit economic pain before Johnson visit BERLIN: German Chancellor Angela Merkel warned Wednesday of the economic impact of a chaotic no-deal Brexit, hours b Published 21 Aug, 2019 03:16pm
Markets US stocks gain on good retailer earnings NEW YORK: Wall Street stocks bounced early Wednesday after strong US retailer results and ahead of the release of Fe Published 21 Aug, 2019 03:09pm
KSE-100 closes above 97,000 for the first time as investors dismiss political noise, index gains 1,782 points