Shares and bonds gain as Biden inches toward victory
Europe and Asia's stock markets climbed and bonds extended their rally on Thursday as Democrat Joe Biden inched closer to winning the White House.
Thu Nov 05 2020
World shares, US futures bounce after Trump asserts he won
Stock markets and U.S. futures logged gains Wednesday as the world awaited results of tight races in battleground states that will determine the outcome of the U.S. presidential election.
Wed Nov 04 2020
Trousers go baggy as Paris men's fashion gets supersized
As stock markets tumble and economists talk of more tightening of belts, fashion has gone supersized, with Paris catwalks overflowing Wednesday with outsized overcoats and baggy trousers.
Sat Jan 23 2016
Oil plunges below $29 on prospects of more Iran crude, China worries
Oil prices crashed 6 percent on Friday to close below $30 a barrel for the first time in 12 years,
Sat Jan 16 2016
Rising oil powers broader market rally
A recovery in oil prices spread to stock markets and emerging market currencies.
Wed Oct 07 2015
Private wealth: Asia-Pacific to overtake Europe in 2014
Private financial wealth around the world increased by 14.6 percent last year to $152.0 trillion helped by rebounding stock markets.
Wed Jun 11 2014
European stocks steady, euro rallies on US shutdown
European stock markets were mixed on Tuesday as investors reacted to a rare US government shutdown and unease across the eurozone.
Tue Oct 01 2013
Dubai stocks dive 7% as Gulf markets hit by Syria crisis
Dubai share prices dived 7.0 percent on Tuesday, leading the falls as Gulf Arab stock markets took a hit from fears of possible US military intervention in Syria.
Tue Aug 27 2013
US, European markets soar on US jobs report
European and US stock markets soared Friday, with the Dow, S&P 500 and Germany's Dax setting new records.
Sat May 04 2013
Israel-Palestine conflict hurting Middle East markets
Stock markets from Dubai to Muscat retreated Sunday as military escalation between Israel and Palestine spoiled investors' sentiment.
Mon Nov 19 2012
Asia stocks mixed ahead of US presidential vote
Asian stock markets were mixed today as traders refrained from major steps ahead of the US presidential election, leadership change in China
Tue Nov 06 2012
Asia stocks post modest gains ahead of BOJ meeting
Asian stock markets posted modest advances as traders expect the Bank of Japan to announce new measures to aid the nation.
Mon Oct 29 2012
Asia stocks fall on weaker US housing data
Asian stock markets fell Friday after the latest data on US housing dimming hopes of improvement.
Fri Oct 26 2012
Who is Prabowo Subianto, incoming president of Indonesia?
A wealthy ex-general with ties to Indonesia's popular outgoing president and its dictatorial past, looks set to be its next leader.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Iran's supreme leader says Hamas leader's death will not halt 'Axis of Resistance'
The "Axis of Resistance", built up with years of Iranian support, includes Hamas, the Lebanese Hezbollah group, the Houthi movement in Yemen, and various Shi'ite groups in Iraq and Syria.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says Russia willing to seek compromises between Iran and Israel
Russia is ready to help seek compromises between arch-foes Israel and Iran, President Vladimir Putin said on Friday, saying these would be difficult but possible.
Sat Oct 19 2024
What proposals will Russia push at the BRICS summit?
The proposal is also to establish a BRICS reinsurance company to allow uninterrupted shipment of goods and key commodities between members.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Indonesia's free meals plan in the spotlight as Prabowo readies for office
Prabowo calls the programme one of the main drivers of economic growth, eventually set to add an estimated 2.5 million jobs.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21
Astro AWANI's revamped English platform delivers in-depth global news and expert analysis to keep you informed on key developments.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say
Residents of Jabalia said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp after pushing through suburbs and residential districts.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for media restraint after 'painful' death
Cheryl Tweedy used her statement to urge the media to remember they had a seven-year-old son, Bear, who could read the reports.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Analysts: Indonesia's strong MoF leadership team to boost investor confidence
Sri Mulyani Indrawati as head of Indonesia's Ministry of Finance is expected to instil confidence among investors.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Biden offers both a carrot and a stick to Israel as his term nears an end
Israel has frequently resisted US advice and has caused political difficulties for the Biden administration.
Sat Oct 19 2024