Dollar up on rate hike hopes, baht falls after Bangkok blast

Last Updated: Tuesday, August 18, 2015, 11:32

The dollar broadly rose on Tuesday as strong housing data bolstered hopes for a US interest rate hike, while the Thai baht slumped to a fresh six-year low after a deadly Bangkok bombing.

Asian shares steady for now after mixed US data

Last Updated: Tuesday, August 18, 2015, 08:33

The dollar-denominated MSCI broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan was flat near its two-year low marked on Monday.

Eurozone growth slows to 0.3% in Q2 from 0.4% in Q1

Last Updated: Friday, August 14, 2015, 15:49

The economy had expanded 0.4 percent in the three months to March.

Find out how you can get Rs 1.5 lakh for your old car

Last Updated: Thursday, August 13, 2015, 16:05

A proposal in this regard is being formulated and the Finance Ministry's nod will be sought on it.

Dollar slips vs. euro as Fed officials talk rate hike

Last Updated: Tuesday, August 11, 2015, 05:23

The dollar fell against the euro Monday as Federal Reserve officials` comments raised questions about the timing of the central bank`s plan to raise its key interest rate this year.

Dollar slips vs euro, yen after US jobs report

Last Updated: Saturday, August 8, 2015, 06:06

The dollar fell against the euro and the yen Friday, despite a solid US jobs report that raised expectations that the Federal Reserve will soon lift interest rates.

Asian stocks mixed on patchy US economic data

Last Updated: Thursday, August 6, 2015, 12:50

Tokyo rose 0.24 percent to finish up 50.38 points at 20,664.64, while Seoul lost 0.81 percent, or 16.47 points, on losses from technology firms and mobile carriers to end the day at 2,013.29.

Asian stocks mixed on patchy US economic data

Last Updated: Thursday, August 6, 2015, 12:50

Tokyo rose 0.24 percent to finish up 50.38 points at 20,664.64, while Seoul lost 0.81 percent, or 16.47 points, on losses from technology firms and mobile carriers to end the day at 2,013.29.

Greece's stock market to reopen today after five-week shutdown

Last Updated: Monday, August 3, 2015, 06:04

Greece's stock market will reopen on Monday after a five-week shutdown caused by capital controls, but local investors will face restrictions aimed at stemming capital flight.

Euro depreciation makes Europe a favourite tourist spot

Last Updated: Friday, July 31, 2015, 14:19

With competitive air fares and lucrative tour packages, there is a big surge in the number of tourists who are more interested in visiting Europe than South Asia or USA.