International Markets
Tokyo stocks close 0.37pc weaker, Nikkei 225 skids 66.36pts
TOKYO: Tokyo stocks slipped 0.37 per cent as a stronger yen hit exporters, a day after it hit a more...
US job data boosts Australian dollar
PERTH: The Australian dollar has been boosted by disappointing US economic data. At 12.00pm (AEDT) on Friday, the local currency...
Euro jumps against US dollar on Ukraine deal
TOKYO: The euro ticked up against the dollar Friday on news of a plan to end Ukraine's 10-month war, hopes...
Indian rupee strengthens against dollar in early trade
MUMBAI: The Indian rupee on Friday strengthened against the dollar, tracking gains in the local equity and Asian currencies market....
Brent crude jumps above $59 in Asia
LONDON: Brent crude held above $59 (£38) in Asia on Friday, up more than 3 percent this week as news...
South Korean won rebounds from 5 week low against US dollar
SEOUL: The South Korean won rebounded from a five-week low against the dollar on Friday, garnering support from a stronger...
Copper up 0.09% at $5,600/ton; tin touches 2-1/2 year low
LONDON: Copper market remained steady on Friday after heavy losses, while tin touched a fresh 2-1/2 year low on doubts...
Hong Kong stocks increase 0.90% by midday, Hang Seng climbs 219.26pts
HONG KONG: Hong Kong stocks rallied 0.90 percent Friday morning after Russia and European leaders hammered out a Ukraine ceasefire...
Tokyo stocks decline 0.31% by break, Nikkei 225 tumbles 55.7pts
TOKYO: Tokyo stocks slipped 0.31 percent on Friday morning; a day after hitting a more than seven-year high, despite gains...
Taiwan stocks 0.41% stronger in early trade, TAIEX ascends 39.03pts
TAIPEI: Taiwan stocks rose 0.41 per cent on Friday, largely in line with other regional bourses as a ceasefire in...
South Korean stocks edge higher, KOSPI gains 0.35%
SEOUL: South Korean stocks edged higher on Friday as risk appetites were bolstered by news of a ceasefire agreement in...
Asian stocks climb with emerging currencies at noon, Asia Pacific soars 1.1%
TOKYO: Asian stocks climbed with emerging-market currencies after a ceasefire deal in Ukraine and signs of compromise on Greece’s debt...
Japan stocks record 7yrs high at start, Topix index surges 0.1pc
TOKYO: Japanese stocks fluctuated, with the Topix index trading near a seven-year high, as the yen rose and investors weighed...
Asian stocks mostly higher in early trade, Hang Seng jumps 0.9%, KOSPI climbs 0.5pc
TOKYO: Asian stock markets were mostly higher Friday as Athens and its European creditors inched toward a deal on renegotiating...
Australian stocks open higher, S&P 200 gains 103.80pts
SYDNEY: The Australian stock market opened notably higher on Friday, buoyed by mining giant Rio Tinto's higher profit and share...
China stocks jump for 5th day, CSI 300 soars 1.5%
SHANGHAI: China stocks were headed for its fifth straight days of gains on Friday - their longest winning streak in...
Hong Kong stocks take positive start, Hang Seng surges 0.6%
HONG KONG: Hong Kong stocks headed higher Friday morning following a global advance overnight, helped by reports of a new...
Tokyo stocks start 0.49% lower, Nikkei 225 slips 87.62pts
TOKYO: Tokyo stocks opened 0.49 percent lower Friday, a day after hitting a fresh seven-year high, despite gains in US...
US stocks end at highest level, S&P 500 surges 19.95pts
NEW YORK: U.S. stocks rallied on Thursday, sending the S&P 500 to its highest close this year and within shouting...
European stocks end 7yrs high, Stoxx Europe 600 climbs 0.7%
LONDON: European stocks closed at a more than seven-year high Thursday, with investors latching onto upbeat developments about major risks...
