Asia barters for scarce energy as Iran crisis throttles suppliesIran war: Asian nations are scrambling for fuel amid Middle East supply disruptions and China's export bans. Indonesia is seeking deals wit...
01 Apr, 2026, 09.00 AM IST
Spot gold climbs over 2% on softer dollar, easing fears of higher ratesGold surged over 2% as a weaker dollar made the precious metal more affordable for international buyers. Falling oil prices also eased infl...
25 Mar, 2026, 08.41 AM IST
Super Typhoon Fung-wong slams into Philippines, two deadSuper Typhoon Fung-Wong has struck the Philippines, causing two deaths and forcing the evacuation of a million people. The powerful storm, ...
10 Nov, 2025, 08.55 AM IST
Dollar emerges as latest victim of this week’s markets mayhemThe dollar plummeted to a six-month low following China's increased tariffs on US goods, triggering bearish sentiment among options traders...
12 Apr, 2025, 09.47 AM IST
New Zealand, Australia speak with EU, others about bolstering free trade against US tariffsNew Zealand and Australia are collaborating with other nations to bolster free trade amidst U.S. tariffs. Prime Minister Luxon discussed tr...
10 Apr, 2025, 03.10 PM IST
US yields boost dollar and leave yen dazed at 38-year lowThe dollar was supported by rising U.S. yields on Tuesday, with the pressure being felt by low-yielding currencies such as China's yuan and...
02 Jul, 2024, 04.48 PM IST
Yen flounders near four month low, Fed in spotlightWhile the Bank of Japan ushered in the country's first rate hike in 17 years, the central bank said it expected to maintain accommodative c...
20 Mar, 2024, 08.00 AM IST
Dollar drifts as investors eye Powell speech, yen wobbles near intervention zoneThe yen last fetched 149.62 per dollar, having slipped to 150.17 on Oct. 3, the weakest in a year, before getting some relief in a brief ra...
17 Oct, 2023, 08.21 AM IST
Dollar loiters at two-month peak ahead of Powell speechThe dollar index, which measures the U.S. currency against six rivals, rose 0.019% to 104.11, the highest since June 7. The index is up 2% ...
25 Aug, 2023, 07.56 AM IST
Dollar hovers near two-month high, yen near 146/dlrThe dollar index, which measures the U.S. currency against six rivals, was at 103.55, not far from the two-month high of 103.71 it touched ...
23 Aug, 2023, 08.03 AM IST
BOJ keeps ultra-low rates, decides to conduct policy reviewThe Bank of Japan (BOJ) has decided to conduct a "broad-perspective" review of its monetary policy but kept monetary settings unchanged at ...
28 Apr, 2023, 10.13 AM IST
Gold edges higher as investors focus on Powell testimonyPowell is due to deliver his semi-annual testimony before Congress on Tuesday and Wednesday, which will be closely watched for any hints on...
07 Mar, 2023, 10.23 AM IST
Dollar defensive as investors remain cautious ahead of inflation dataThe dollar index, which measures the U.S. currency against six major peers, was at 103.21, having dropped to as low as 102.63 in the previo...
10 Feb, 2023, 08.08 AM IST
Indian rupee ends 2022 as worst-performing Asian currencyHeading into 2023, market participants believe the rupee would trade with an appreciation bias, finding relief from easing commodity prices...
30 Dec, 2022, 04.26 PM IST
Dollar retreats as risk appetite improves; Australia, NZ currencies rise"There seems to be no let-up in the pace of relaxing COVID restrictions despite the surge in COVID cases in the mainland," said Christopher...
27 Dec, 2022, 07.56 AM IST
Weak dollar lifts Asia FX; yuan, won jumpMost emerging Asian currencies gained on Monday as the dollar broadly fell due to growing doubts that Fed will raise interest rates this ye...
12 Oct, 2015, 12.49 PM IST
- Cautiously optimistic on growth in India: Aberdeen AMC
Christopher Wong, Senior Investment Manager-Asian Equities, Aberdeen Asset Management, shares his outlook for various asset classes and GDP...
02 Aug, 2011, 03.51 PM IST