International Markets
South Korean won declines against US dollar
SEOUL: The South Korean won fell against the dollar on Wednesday as a weaker yen raised the risk of intervention...
Hong Kong stocks decline at noon, Hang Seng sheds 0.5pc
HONG KONG: Hong Kong stocks lost hold of a mildly positive open to trade lower Wednesday morning, as investors took...
UK stocks end weaker, FTSE 100 skids 0.12%
LONDON: U.K. stocks were lower after the close on Tuesday, as losses in the Oil Equipment Services & Distribution, Industrial...
China stocks ascend for 3rd day at noon, Shanghai Composite increases 0.2%
BEIJING: China stocks rose for a third day amid speculation phone-related companies will benefit from Qualcomm Inc.’s settlement with regulators...
Asian stocks start mixed: Shanghai Composite soars 0.3pc, Hang Seng tumbles 0.5%
SEOUL: Asian stock markets were mostly higher Wednesday as confidence grew that Greece would reach a new debt deal with...
European stocks end higher, Stoxx Europe 600 up 0.6%
NEW YORK: European stocks closed higher Tuesday, with analysts giving credit to hopes that Greece's government will reach a deal...
US dollar tumbles against Yen, Euro
LONDON: The dollar fell against the yen and the euro, as investors cut back on some of their largest bets,...
Tokyo stocks 0.33% lower at end, Nikkei 225 dips 59.25pts
TOKYO: Tokyo stocks have closed 0.33 per cent lower, hit by a firm yen and concern over bailout talks between...
New Zealand dollar strengthens against major currencies in Asian trade
NEW YORK: The New Zealand dollar strengthened against most major currencies in the Asian session on Tuesday. The NZ dollar...
South Korean stocks end lower on Greece concerns, KOSPI skids 11.14%
SEOUL: South Korean stocks closed lower Tuesday as concerns over Greece's possible exit from the eurozone sapped risk appetite, analysts...
Indian rupee starts at 62.15 against US dollar
MUMBAI: The rupee today opened at 62.15 as against the US dollar. On Monday, the Indian currency closed at 62.17...
Hong Kong stocks slightly higher at end, Hang Seng soars 0.1%
HONG KONG: Hong Kong stocks saw their earlier losses melt away and closed marginally higher at the close of Tuesday’s...
European stocks open marginally higher, Frankfurt surges 0.11%
ROME: Europe's main stock markets have edged higher at the start of trading, with London's benchmark FTSE 100 index gaining...
Canadian dollar exchange rate declines as oil prices tumble
NEW YORK: The Canadian Dollar exchange rate fell in Tuesday’s trading after oil prices took another tumble. Since July 2014,...
Australian dollar bounce back 78 US cents on Greek fears
SYDNEY: The Australian dollar has bounced back above 78 US cents despite growing concerns over a Greek debt default. At...
South Korean won surges 0.48% in Asian trade
SINGAPORE: South Korean won was up 0.48% on Tuesday in Asian trade as the finance minister dented expectations of a...
Canadian dollar exchange rate declines as oil prices tumble
NEW YORK: The Canadian Dollar exchange rate fell in Tuesday’s trading after oil prices took another tumble. Since July 2014,...
Hong Kong stocks slightly higher at end, Hang Seng soars 0.1%
HONG KONG: Hong Kong stocks saw their earlier losses melt away and closed marginally higher at the close of Tuesday’s...
Tokyo stocks 0.33% lower at end, Nikkei 225 dips 59.25pts
TOKYO: Tokyo stocks closed 0.33 per cent lower, hit by a firm yen and concern over bailout talks between Greece...
UK stocks lower in early move, FTSE 100 sheds 7pts
LONDON: UK stocks opened lower, FTSE 100 index slipped 7 points, 0.1 percent on Tuesday trade The UK blue chip...
