Greece postpones IMF payment; snap elections possible

Last Updated: Friday, June 5, 2015, 19:03

Greece delayed repayment of an IMF loan on Friday and a deputy minister said the government might call snap elections if its creditors do not soften their terms, an option that an opinion poll showed four of ten Greeks support.

Bank of England holds interest rate at record low

Last Updated: Monday, May 11, 2015, 17:18

The Bank of England on Monday kept its key interest rate at a record low 0.50 percent in the first monetary policy decision since the Conservatives won Britain`s general election.

UK polls: Murthy elated over son-in-law's victory

Last Updated: Friday, May 8, 2015, 17:11

Narayan Murthy overjoyed at his son's victory in Richmond.

London stock market surges on election results

Last Updated: Friday, May 8, 2015, 13:17

The benchmark FTSE 100 index rallied 2.0% in initial deals to 7,024.37 points.

British election: UK investor fears `no workable government`

Last Updated: Friday, May 1, 2015, 07:47

Financial markets are bracing for a highly unpredictable British election next week that in a worst case scenario could produce no workable government, a leading City investor told AFP.

`City` shivers at British election suspense

Last Updated: Friday, May 1, 2015, 07:35

Britain`s political outlook is far from clear ahead of Thursday`s general election, risking a period of uncertainty for London`s financial district, something the City never welcomes.

Myanmar set for 8.3% growth spurt: ADB

Last Updated: Tuesday, March 24, 2015, 19:10

The Asian Development Bank Tuesday predicted economic growth in Myanmar will surge by over eight percent for the next two years as it urged the nation to press on with reforms before landmark elections.

Greek finance minister says some election vows can be put off

Last Updated: Saturday, March 14, 2015, 17:37

Greece`s combative finance minister has indicated that Athens` new radical left government is prepared to put some of its campaign promises on hold while it seeks to build confidence among its creditors.

'Decisive mandate to AAP provides opportunity for development'

Last Updated: Tuesday, February 10, 2015, 15:05

Industry body CII expressed confidence that the new government would be industry friendly and would strengthen Delhi's position both economically and socially.

AAP victory in Delhi elections not to have long-term impact on stocks, say investors

Last Updated: Tuesday, February 10, 2015, 11:50

Victory of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) in Delhi announced on Tuesday will have no long-term impacts to stocks, with Delhi being a small part of the overall market in India.

Delhi poll results to drive markets; Q3 earnings, economic data eyed

Last Updated: Sunday, February 8, 2015, 14:44

Stock markets on Monday would react to exit polls that are predicting an AAP win in the Delhi Assembly elections and trading this week is expected to be volatile, say market experts.