Dollar Weakens in Wake of CPI Release; Yen Climbs Ahead Of BOJ
The U.S. dollar edged lower in early European trade Friday, continuing the previous session’s selloff after cooling U.S. inflation opened the way for the Federal Reserve to ease the pace of its interest rate hikes. At 03:05 ET (08:05 GMT), the US Dollar Index,...
UAE’s Visa Amnesty: Key Benefits and Support for Pakistanis
UAE’s New Visa Amnesty: A Major Benefit for Pakistanis
Extended Support from Pakistani Missions
The Pakistani Embassy in Abu Dhabi and the Consulate General in Dubai have announced extended support for Pakistani nationals in the UAE, following the UAE’s introduction of a new visa amnesty scheme....
Oil prices Tread Water As Markets Weigh China Recovery, Fed Caution
Oil prices were muted in early trade on Tuesday as optimism over better-than-expected economic data from China was offset by caution over an upcoming Federal Reserve meeting and an OPEC decision on production. Chinese business activity grew more than expected in January, government data...
BOJ Considering Raising Inflation Forecasts to Near 2% Target -Nikkei
The Bank of Japan (BOJ) is considering raising its inflation forecasts in January to show price growth close to its 2% target in fiscal 2023 and 2024, Nikkei reported on Saturday.The BOJ jolted markets this month by widening its 10-year yield cap range, a...
Asian Stocks Rise Tracking Positive U.S. GDP, Adani Extends Losses
Most Asian stock markets rose on Friday as appetite for risk-driven assets was supported by better-than-expected U.S. economic growth data, while Indian stocks extended their descent as heavyweight Adani remained under pressure from a short seller report. Overnight data showed that the world’s largest...
Gold Buoyant Before The Fed, Copper Rallies on China COVID Hopes
Gold prices held recent gains on Wednesday as the dollar steadied before the conclusion of a Federal Reserve meeting, while copper prices were lifted by speculation over China potentially relaxing its strict zero-COVID policy Spot gold steadied around $1,648.23 an ounce, while gold futures...
CDC Lifts Mask Mandate for Fully Vaccinated Students, Teachers: How Will That Work?
Texas, Alabama, and several other states are canceling mask mandates and allowing businesses to open at, or near, full capacity.Elected officials cite the FDA’s emergency approval of three COVID-19 vaccines as well as emerging therapeutics as rationale for the easing of restrictions.Health experts argue...
Oil Prices Dip as Demand Outlook Worsens on China woes, OPEC Warning
Oil prices fell in choppy trade on Tuesday and nursed steep losses this week as weak economic data from China brewed more concerns over worsening demand, although the prospect of smaller U.S. rate hikes and tightening supply helped limit losses. Crude markets plummeted at...
Inflation top Worry For G20 Countries -Survey
Runaway inflation, an unfolding debt crisis and cost-of-living problems pose the biggest threats to doing business for G20 countries in the next two years, data from the World Economic Forum showed on Monday. Inflation has surged to levels not seen in several decades, prompting...
UBS has No Desire to Buy Credit Suisse, Chairman Tells Newspaper
UBS has no interest in buying fellow Swiss lender Credit Suisse, the bank's Chairman Colm Kelleher said in a interview published on Saturday. The former Morgan Stanley (NYSE:MS) president said he was focused on organic growth rather than acquisitions and expanding its business in...