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Euro eases amid uncertainty over Greek bailout
Jun 20th
TOKYO: The euro eased against the dollar in Asia on Monday amid uncertainty surrounding talks towards securing a eurozone bailout for bankruptcy-threatened Greece, dealers said.
The euro fell to $1.4276 in Tokyo morning trading from $1.4301 in New Yor…
Oil prices fall as Greek debt crisis weighs
Jun 18th
NEW YORK: Oil prices fell to nearly a four-month low Friday in New York as investors fretted about the impact of Greece”s debt crisis on the global economy and demand.
New York”s main contract, West Texas Intermediate (WTI) light sweet crude for Jul…
Asian shares mixed amid euro fears
Jun 17th
HONG KONG: Asian stocks were flat Friday as bargain buying and positive US data were offset by eurozone debt woes amid a warning Greek default could be as disastrous as the collapse of Lehman Brothers.
Seoul added 0.34 percent and Sydney gained 0.90 p…
Euro holds firm ahead of German-French summit
Jun 17th
TOKYO: The euro held firm against the dollar in Asia on Friday ahead of a German-French summit amid worries over a new bailout programme for debt-ridden Greece, dealers said.
The euro bought $1.4207 in Tokyo morning trade, hardly changed from New York…
Oil up in Asia on positive US data
Jun 17th
SINGAPORE: Oil rose in Asian trade Friday on positive economic data from the United States, the world”s biggest oil consumer, analysts said.
New York”s main contract, West Texas Intermediate (WTI) light sweet crude for July delivery, rose 25 cents t…
Oil up in Asia as investors seize cheaper crude
Jun 16th
SINGAPORE: Oil was up in Asian trade Thursday as traders engaged in bargain-hunting after crude prices slid below $95 per barrel in overnight trade, analysts said.
New York”s main contract, West Texas Intermediate (WTI) light sweet crude for July del…
A look at the budget 2011-12
Jun 15th
The government’s vision is to bring the poor and vulnerable of the population into the mainstream of development.
New age economic crises
Jun 15th
In Pakistan the economic crisis we are living through is not the same as the ones we have seen before.
Asian shares edge back but Tokyo lifted by TEPCO
Jun 15th
HONG KONG: Asian stock markets were mostly lower on Wednesday despite a gain on Wall Street and positive US data but Tokyo remained buoyant thanks to bullishness on Tokyo Electric Power.
Analysts said Tuesday”s optimism — after figures suggested the…
