Markets China stocks track Asian markets higher SHANGHAI: China stocks tracked other Asian markets higher on Thursday, as investors assessed US interest rate... Published 18 Apr, 2024 11:11am
World IMF ready to support Sri Lanka’s discussions with bondholders COLOMBO: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) stands ready to support Sri Lanka’s discussions with international... Published 18 Apr, 2024 11:08am
Business & Finance Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank in talks to buy $1.1bn stake in Indonesian lender, sources say SINGAPORE/JAKARTA: Abu Dhabi’s largest Islamic bank is in talks to buy a minority stake valued at around $1.1... Published 18 Apr, 2024 11:05am
Markets South Korea’s KFA tenders for up to 69,000 T corn, traders say HAMBURG: South Korea’s Korea Feed Association (KFA) has issued an international tender to purchase up to 69,000... Published 18 Apr, 2024 10:56am
Technology Nokia sees stronger H2 after Q1 comparable profit grows less than expected Finnish telecom gear maker Nokia reported on Thursday a smaller rise than expected in first-quarter comparable... Published 18 Apr, 2024 10:54am
Technology TSMC Q1 profit rises 9%, beats market expectations TAIPEI: Taiwanese chipmaker TSMC posted a 9% rise in first-quarter net profit on Thursday that beat market... Published 18 Apr, 2024 10:52am
Technology Apple plans to invest more than $250mn to expand Singapore campus SINGAPORE: Apple Inc plans to invest more than $250 million to expand its regional campus or operations in Ang Mo... Published 18 Apr, 2024 10:49am
World Sydney’s Bondi Westfield mall reopens for tributes after fatal stabbings SYDNEY: Sydney’s Bondi Westfield mall on Thursday reopened for the first time since a man with a knife killed six... Published 18 Apr, 2024 10:37am
World EU leaders to hear shake-up needed to match global rivals BRUSSELS: European Union leaders will hear on Thursday how the bloc could act to catch up to the United States,... Published 18 Apr, 2024 10:34am
Markets Asia stocks mixed as soaring dollar pauses SINGAPORE: Asian stocks crept higher in a mixed session on Thursday, while the dollar took a breather and bond... Published 18 Apr, 2024 10:30am
World UAE reels for a third day after record-breaking storm DUBAI: The United Arab Emirates was still grappling on Thursday with the aftermath of a record-breaking storm this... Published 18 Apr, 2024 10:25am
Markets Indian rupee pressured by Fed rate outlook, helped by dip in oil prices MUMBAI: The Indian rupee is likely to open little changed on Thursday amid expectations that US interest rates will... Published 18 Apr, 2024 10:15am
Markets India bond yields may inch down as oil, Treasury yields dip MUMBAI: Indian government bond yields may edge lower in early trading on Thursday as oil prices as well as US... Published 18 Apr, 2024 10:12am
Markets Australia shares rebound as mining, bank stocks rally; jobs data in focus Australian shares inched up on Thursday after five sessions of losses, buoyed by miners on rising underlying iron... Published 18 Apr, 2024 10:10am
Markets Japan’s Nikkei set for fourth losing session as chip stocks weigh TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei share average fell on Thursday, putting it on course for its longest losing streak since... Published 18 Apr, 2024 10:08am
Markets Indian shares set for muted open as worries about US rate, Middle East linger BENGALURU: Indian shares are set to open little changed on Thursday, after falling about 3% in the past three... Published 18 Apr, 2024 10:06am
Markets Dollar takes a breather as investors ponder US rates outlook SINGAPORE: The dollar was soft on Thursday as traders assessed the US interest rates outlook in the wake of comments... Published 18 Apr, 2024 09:59am
Markets Oil extends losses on easing Middle East tension, demand concerns LONDON: Oil prices fell to a three-week low on Thursday, extending losses on hopes of easing tensions in the key... Updated 18 Apr, 2024 06:44pm
Markets Adidas, LVMH steer European shares higher on earnings relief PARIS: European shares gained on Wednesday after a bruising sell-off in the previous session, supported by healthy... Published 18 Apr, 2024 03:24am
Markets Wall St slips as dour earnings, chip stocks weigh NEW YORK: Wall Street’s main indexes fell in choppy trading on Wednesday with chip stocks among the top losers,... Published 18 Apr, 2024 03:24am
In historic visit, Iran President Raisi says decision made to increase bilateral trade five-fold to $10bn