More developing countries will be hit by debt woes next year, cutting returns for the JPMorgan index of dollar sovereign bonds, according to the bank’s head of emerging markets research. Countries affected by debt crises in 2019 include ...
Westpac Banking Corp refunded A$68 million ($46.14 million) to shareholders who wanted to withdraw their shares on a purchase plan after the bank faced a lawsuit accusing it of laundering millions. Westpac, Australia’s second biggest ...
In the charts of late, Gold is seen trading in a sideways manner. The precious metal's value is around $1,461 per Oz in Asia. The trendlines connecting Nov. 12 and Nov. 26 lows and Nov. 20 and Dec. 4 highs attest to the reading. Should there ...
Around 1.3150, the GBP/USD stands mildly bid. This is ahead of the London open. April saw its surge, but with the Conservatives in the lead for the upcoming December elections, the upside was capped. This had led analysts to look hard into ...
The GBP/USD pair stands strong, as it retraces from the new seven-month highs of 1.3180. This came after polls revealed the Conservatives' lead. Cable had reportedly dropped last Friday in the middle of positive U.S. data. Bulls can be kept ...
According to top 10 analysts, Tories are likely to win the elections. While this is the case, a hung Parliament might still be in the cards due to Conservatives not favored in some parts of the Westminster. Worth noting here are rising allegations ...
The Finance Minister said on Sunday that France will challenge the U.S. tariff threat by taking it to the World Trade Organization. The tariff was threatened to be imposed over champagne and other French products as announced by President ...
SYDNEY-Majority of Asian stocks hiked up on Monday from Wall Street’s well-ended performance after strong US jobs data. However, regional shares were restricted due to pressing issues of China’s economic slowdown brought by months-long ...
China’s coal imports fell 19% in November compared to the previous month as import rules at ports tighten, subduing shipments near the end of the year. China leads the world’s top coal importers, bringing in more than 20 million ...
LONDON-Britain’s biggest retailer, Tesco (TSCO.L) has signaled serious withdrawal from its large global objective by initiating assessment on remaining Asian businesses which could bring Thai and Malaysian operations up for sale. In ...
Big Tech companies like Google and Alibaba could be compelled to share with banks and financial technology firms data related to financial services customers. This cam after the Financial Stability Board (FSB) called for “vigilant monitoring” ...
TOKYO- Japanese shares hiked up on Friday following government’s approval of 26 trillion yen stimulus package set to enforce growth and arm the economy against risks brought by overseas slowdown. At 0151 GMT, the Nikkei index inched ...
Japanese automaker Nissan Motor Co announced a two-day operations halt for its US unit next month, as the automaker alleviates the drop in profitability in the US. Nissan’s overall profits fell sharply this current fiscal year, affected ...
The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) said around six million Filipinos rose from poverty as the government continues to beef up spending on social welfare. The statistics agency of the Philippines reported around 17.6 million Filipinos ...
DEC 6- Australian shares were on course to finish this week on a positive foot as market investors remained cautious while waiting for fresh progress in trade pact signing between Washington and Beijing. The S&P/ASX 200 index clocked in ...
EU finance ministers agreed that Facebook’s Libra and other private digital currencies should not be allowed in the European Union unless the risks they pose are finally addressed. This confirms EU’s tough criticism of Libra, which ...
China to remove duties from U.S. pork and soybeans China will remove duties from some U.S. exports like pork and soybeans, according to China’s finance ministry on Friday after it cited decisions made by the country’s cabinet. The ...
U.S. Dollar holds steady as traders await job report The U.S. Dollar held steady on Friday in Asia as traders awaited the release of the latest U.S. job report due at 8:30 AM ET (13:30 GMT) The U.S. Dollar Index that tracks the Greenback was ...
TOKYO- Japan’s benchmark Nikkei found its momentum on Thursday brought by gains in steelmaking sector. Such followed after US President Donald Trump’s comments which encouraged market optimism on Sino-US trade talks. The Nikkei ...
Nintendo is launching Switch in China as it joins forces with Tencent. However, Switch will have a tough road ahead as it faces gaming mobile phones as its competition. On Wednesday, Nintendo, in partnership with Tencent, announced that the ...