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US gives Shell final nod to drill for oil in Arctic

Last Updated: Tuesday, August 18, 2015, 17:08

The Obama administration granted Royal Dutch Shell final clearance on Monday to resume drilling for oil and gas in the environmentally fragile Arctic Ocean for the first time since 2012, a move green groups vowed to fight.

US oil prices near six-year lows as China weighs

Last Updated: Tuesday, August 18, 2015, 17:04

US oil prices fell towards six-year lows on Tuesday after stock markets tumbled in China, the world`s largest energy consumer, adding to worries about global fuel demand at a time of heavy oversupply.

Rupee tumbles to over 2-year low at 65.31 against US Dollar

Last Updated: Monday, August 17, 2015, 18:41

The rupee plummeted by 31 paise to end at over two-year low of 65.31 against the US dollar Monday on the back of consistent demand for greenback from importers and state-run banks.

China devalues yuan further, sparks fears of currency war

Last Updated: Wednesday, August 12, 2015, 17:57

Tuesday's devaluation by the world's second largest economy, the first since 1994, was effected amid slowing down of the economy which is hovering around seven percent and falling exports.

China cuts yuan rate against US dollar for second day

Last Updated: Wednesday, August 12, 2015, 09:22

China cut the value of the yuan against the dollar for a second consecutive day Wednesday, trimming the reference rate by 1.62 percent and sending a new shockwave through financial markets.

Rupee tumbles to 2-month low of 64.19 Vs US dollar

Last Updated: Tuesday, August 11, 2015, 18:33

The dollar soared during the Asian session following the shocking action by the Chinese central bank even as Greek reached a deal on a third bail-out package with its creditors.

India, US resolve 35 transfer pricing disputes in IT sector

Last Updated: Thursday, August 6, 2015, 18:03

The Revenue Department Thursday said 35 transfer pricing disputes between India and the US in different segments of Information Technology (IT) have been resolved and another 100 are likely to be settled in the next three months.

US trade gap widens 7.1% to $43.8 billion in June

Last Updated: Wednesday, August 5, 2015, 19:57

The US trade deficit widened in June as the strong dollar encouraged imports and weighed on exports amid weaker growth in the global economy, official data released Wednesday showed.

Dollar up on Fed rate bets, earnings lift world shares

Last Updated: Wednesday, August 5, 2015, 16:59

The dollar rose to its highest in more than three months on Wednesday after a Federal Reserve official said the central bank was close to raising interest rates, while solid European corporate earnings propelled stocks higher.

Rupee surges 30 paise Vs US dollar to 2-week high of 63.74

Last Updated: Tuesday, August 4, 2015, 20:04

Extending its gains for the second straight day, the rupee surged by 30 paise Tuesday against the American currency to hit a two-week high at 63.74 on selling of the greenback by banks and exporters on the back of lower dollar in the overseas market.

Nvidia recalls all Shield tablets due to battery fire fears

Last Updated: Friday, July 31, 2015, 22:25

Nvidia Corp said it was recalling its Shield 8-inch tablets in the United States as the battery in these devices can overheat, posing a fire hazard.

Oil prices extend decline

Last Updated: Friday, July 31, 2015, 20:33

Oil prices extended their decline on Friday with no sign of an end to a global supply glut.