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Oil up in Asia
Jul 5th
SINGAPORE: Oil was up in Asia on Tuesday in thin trading after US markets were closed for the Independence Day public holiday, analysts said.
New York”s main contract, West Texas Intermediate for August delivery, rose 12 cents to $95.06 a barrel …
Asian markets rise after US stocks rally
Jul 4th
HONG KONG: Asian markets rose sharply on Monday after better-than-expected manufacturing data sent US stocks rallying, while traders” concerns over Greece”s sovereign debt have eased.
The euro climbed to its highest point in nearly a month against t…
Euro climbs against dollar after Greek deal
Jul 4th
TOKYO: The euro temporarily climbed to its highest point in nearly a month against the dollar in Asia Monday amid progress in efforts to deal with Greece”s debt crisis, dealers said.
After rising as high as $1.4580 earlier, the highest level since Ju…
Oil higher as Greece avoids default
Jul 4th
SINGAPORE: Oil rose in Asian trade Monday after eurozone finance ministers cleared the way for debt-hit Greece to receive 12 billion euros by mid-July, analysts said.
In afternoon trade, New York”s main contract, West Texas Intermediate for August de…
UN approves $85m for Pakistan and other troop contributors
Jul 4th
Last review of troop costs took place 20 years ago, assembly notes.
Libyan rebels reject African plan, prepare advance
Jul 4th
BENGHAZI: Libyan rebels on Sunday rejected an African Union peace plan, saying it would leave Moamer Kadhafi in power, as South Africa”s president headed for talks in Russia on the conflict.
Dismissing the AU plan as not meeting even their basic dema…
Monaco”s Prince Albert marries in royal pomp
Jul 3rd
MONACO: Monaco”s sovereign ruler Prince Albert wed South African Charlene Wittstock on Saturday in an opulent ceremony attended by European royalty and the international elite, fanning hopes for a new era of glamour.
The 53-year-old married Wittstock…
Euro edges down against dollar on profit-taking
Jul 1st
TOKYO: The euro edged down against the dollar on profit-taking in Asia Friday, following its rally after Greece”s approval of an austerity programme for averting debt default.
The single European currency fetched $1.4488 in Tokyo morning trading, com…
Oil falls in Asian trade on profit-taking
Jul 1st
SINGAPORE: Oil fell in Asian trade Friday as investors locked in profits from recent price raises as a result of easing concerns over Greece”s debt crisis and a weaker dollar.
New York”s main contract, West Texas Intermediate for delivery in August,…
