Dollar underpinned before US inflation data, Fed speakers SYDNEY: The dollar edged higher on Monday as markets braced for US inflation data and a throng of Federal Reserve... Published 11 Nov, 2024 10:08am
Markets German 10-year yields hit fresh one-month high after Fed minutes, before data German 10-year yields hit a fresh one-month high on Thursday, tracking moves in US Treasuries after the Federal... Published 10 Oct, 2024 11:54am
Markets STOXX 600 closes higher with focus on interest rate cuts PARIS: European stocks settled higher on Wednesday, bouncing from losses in the previous session as investors... Published 10 Oct, 2024 03:03am
Business & Finance Indonesian inflation at 1.84% in September, lowest rate since 2021 JAKARTA: Indonesian prices rose at their slowest rate in almost three years in September as the pace of food-price... Published 01 Oct, 2024 11:02am
World US Fed Chair sees ‘further disinflation’ in economy WASHINGTON: The United States is set to see inflation cool further towards policymakers’ target, Federal Reserve... Published 01 Oct, 2024 12:23am
World Fed cuts rates by half a percentage point, cites ‘greater confidence’ about inflation Fed had held policy rate in the 5.25%-5.50% range since July of 2023 as inflation fell from a 40-year high to a level that is now approaching the central bank's target Updated 19 Sep, 2024 12:23am
Business & Finance Asian currencies ebb as bets of big US rate cut ease BENGALURU: Singapore equities hit a more-than-six-year-high on Thursday, buoyed by rising foreign buying and... Published 13 Sep, 2024 06:13am
Markets Dwindling hopes of 50 bps Fed rate cut may push rupee to all-time low MUMBAI: The Indian rupee is likely to be under slight pressure at the open on Thursday after resilient US inflation... Published 12 Sep, 2024 09:56am
Business & Finance US consumer inflation eases more than expected in August WASHINGTON: US consumer inflation eased more than expected last month, according to government data published... Published 11 Sep, 2024 05:47pm
Markets Asian currencies strengthen, stocks slip after US presidential debate Asian currencies edged higher on Wednesday while most equities slipped, as investors assessed the US presidential... Published 11 Sep, 2024 10:10am
Markets Indian rupee to decline after US data suggests larger Fed rate cut unlikely MUMBAI: The Indian rupee is expected to weaken at open on Monday after US inflation data indicated that the Federal... Published 02 Sep, 2024 10:27am
Markets Most Gulf markets ease on regional tensions DUBAI: Most stock markets in the Gulf closed lower on Wednesday amid geopolitical tensions in the region, while... Published 29 Aug, 2024 06:53am
Markets Indian shares set to open flat; HDFC Bank in focus BENGALURU: Indian shares are set to open subdued on Tuesday, with HDFC Bank likely to edge higher on the prospect of... Published 13 Aug, 2024 11:34am
Markets China's yuan eases on weakest guidance in nearly 9 months SHANGHAI: The yuan slipped against the dollar on Tuesday after the central bank set its weakest fixing in nearly ... Updated 13 Aug, 2024 11:52am
Markets Gold subdued as investors focus on US inflation data Gold prices struggled for momentum on Monday as investors looked forward to a key inflation report that could shed... Published 12 Aug, 2024 10:14am
World Trump says US president should have say over monetary policy PALM BEACH, (United States): Donald Trump on Thursday voiced frustration at the independence of the Federal Reserve... Published 10 Aug, 2024 06:51am
World US Fed’s favored inflation measure cools further in June WASHINGTON: The US Federal Reserve’s favored inflation measure eased further in June, according to government data... Published 26 Jul, 2024 07:20pm
Business & Finance Asian currencies: Thai baht edges higher; rupiah, ringgit slip BENGALURU: Currencies and stocks in Asian emerging markets were in a holding pattern on Wednesday as traders awaited... Published 25 Jul, 2024 07:08am
Business & Finance US Fed official suggests apt to cut rates sooner if layoffs rise WASHINGTON: A senior US central bank official said in remarks prepared for delivery Tuesday that it might be apt to... Published 17 Jul, 2024 12:15am
Markets India bond yields flat, traders eye US inflation data for cues MUMBAI: Indian government bond yields were flat in early session on Thursday, with traders eyeing crucial US... Published 11 Jul, 2024 11:10am
Markets Dollar adrift ahead of US inflation test; sterling firms SINGAPORE: The dollar fell a touch on Thursday although moves were largely subdued ahead of a US inflation report... Published 11 Jul, 2024 10:59am
Markets Gold prices steady with spotlight on US inflation print Gold prices held steady on Wednesday, with investors looking towards key US inflation data that could shed more... Published 10 Jul, 2024 09:55am
Markets Japan’s Topix reaches 34-year peak as financials gain TOKYO: Japan’s Topix stock index climbed to a 34-year high on Friday, as banks gained amid a gradual rise in... Published 29 Jun, 2024 06:40am
Markets European shares gain LONDON: European stock markets were higher on Wednesday as the market braced for a French election and a key US... Published 27 Jun, 2024 06:52am
Markets Gold edges higher on softer yields; US inflation data in focus Gold prices edged up on Monday as Treasury yields fell, while investors awaited key US inflation data and Federal... Published 24 Jun, 2024 10:46am
Markets Dollar steady ahead of inflation reading; yen teeters toward 160 SINGAPORE: The dollar was steady on Monday as traders looked ahead to fresh clues on the US inflation path that will... Published 24 Jun, 2024 09:57am
Business & Finance Fed’s Williams expects rates to come down as inflation pressures ease Federal Reserve President John Williams said on Tuesday interest rates will come down gradually over time, but he... Updated 19 Jun, 2024 08:52am
Markets Asian stocks struggle after tepid Wall St lead, euro dips further HONG KONG: Asian markets mostly fell Monday following last week’s losses, with traders trying to assess the Federal... Published 17 Jun, 2024 10:59am
Markets Australia, NZ dollars cheer US inflation relief, jobs news SYDNEY: The Australian and New Zealand dollars were consolidating gains on Thursday after a surprisingly soft... Published 13 Jun, 2024 10:36am
World Fed leaves rates unchanged, sees just one cut in 2024 despite inflation progress WASHINGTON: The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady on Wednesday and pushed out the start of rate cuts to... Published 13 Jun, 2024 12:08am
KSE-100 closes above 97,000 for the first time as investors dismiss political noise, index gains 1,782 points