Markets Japan’s Nikkei slips in choppy session as caution prevails TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei share average was on track for a third consecutive day of losses on Wednesday, as tensions in... Published 17 Apr, 2024 10:09am
Markets Oil falls nearly 3% as demand worries outweigh Middle East supply risks Brent futures for June were down $2.44, or 2.7%, to $87.58 a barrel Updated 17 Apr, 2024 10:47pm
Markets Dollar steady, yen fragile after Fed comments dash rate cut bets SINGAPORE: The dollar was broadly steady on Wednesday, keeping the yen rooted near 34-year lows after comments from... Published 17 Apr, 2024 09:57am
World Israeli war cabinet puts off third meeting OCCUPIED JERUSALEM: A third meeting of Israel’s war cabinet set for Tuesday to decide on a response to Iran’s... Published 17 Apr, 2024 05:28am
World Netanyahu solely responsible for recent ME tensions: Erdogan ANKARA: Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the Israeli leadership are solely responsible for the ... Published 17 Apr, 2024 05:28am
Markets Europe’s STOXX 600 slides on geopolitical jitters PARIS: Europe’s main stock index notched its biggest one-day drop in over nine months on Tuesday, with miners and... Published 17 Apr, 2024 05:28am
Markets Indian shares fall for third straight session BENGALURU: Indian shares extended losses to a third session in a row on Tuesday, led by a slide in information... Published 17 Apr, 2024 05:28am
Markets S&P, Nasdaq muted as bond yields rise NEW YORK: The Nasdaq and the S&P 500 were muted on Tuesday as higher Treasury yields pressured equities, though... Published 17 Apr, 2024 05:28am
Markets China stocks fall, small-cap companies slump SHANGHAI: China stocks slumped on Tuesday, with small-cap companies leading the decline, as March economic ... Published 17 Apr, 2024 05:28am
Markets French ups soft wheat area estimate PARIS: France’s farm ministry on Tuesday slightly increased its estimate of the area sown with winter soft wheat... Published 17 Apr, 2024 05:28am
Life & Style Indian yoga guru seeks mercy from judges NEW DELHI: Popular Indian yoga guru Baba Ramdev said on Tuesday he made a mistake and apologised to a court for... Published 17 Apr, 2024 05:28am
Markets Japanese rubber futures rebound SINGAPORE: Japanese rubber futures snapped a four-session decline on Tuesday amid higher oil prices and a weaker ... Published 17 Apr, 2024 05:28am
Markets Chicago wheat futures rise CANBERRA: Chicago wheat futures rose on Tuesday despite a strengthening dollar and huge exports of cheap grain from... Published 17 Apr, 2024 05:28am
Markets Oil prices fall slightly HOUSTON: Oil prices fell slightly on Tuesday after economic headwinds offset support provided by the United ... Published 17 Apr, 2024 05:28am
Markets Copper retreats on frail China factory data LONDON: Copper prices retreated on Tuesday after factory data weakened in leading metals consumer China and as... Published 17 Apr, 2024 05:28am
Markets Iron ore futures easier BEIJING: Iron ore futures fell on Tuesday, with the Dalian contract falling for the first session in seven, as... Published 17 Apr, 2024 05:28am
Markets China’s March coal output slips BEIJING: China’s coal output fell 4.2% in March, statistics bureau data showed on Tuesday, amid oversupply and ... Published 17 Apr, 2024 05:28am
Markets Gold eases as rate cut concerns counter geopolitical tensions BENGALURU: Gold prices eased on Tuesday, as rising expectations of fewer US rate cuts this year overshadowed... Published 17 Apr, 2024 05:28am
Markets Malaysian palm oil futures down KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian palm oil futures extended losses for a third straight session on Tuesday, closing at its... Published 17 Apr, 2024 05:28am
Business & Finance IMF warns financial risks linger amid ‘soft landing’ WASHINGTON: The International Monetary Fund is cautioning against overexuberance in markets as investors look for... Published 17 Apr, 2024 05:28am