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UK plans to adopt EU rules in case of no-deal Brexit

Britain's Brexit secretary said on Thursday that London will take unilateral action and respect EU rules in some sectors...

August 23, 2018 2 min read

US, China swap tariffs on billions in goods as sides hold talks

The United States slapped steep tariffs on another $16 billion in Chinese goods on Thursday, triggering a swift tit-for-...

August 23, 2018 4 min read

Asian markets mixed as China, US hold talks but prepare tariffs

Asian markets were mixed Thursday as investors take a breather after the recent run-up, while preparing for China and th...

August 23, 2018 3 min read

Qantas profits soar despite surging oil prices

Australian flag carrier Qantas said it was in its strongest position ever after posting a jump in annual profit Thursday...

August 23, 2018 3 min read
Asian markets mixed as attention returns to China-US talks

Asian markets were mixed Monday as investors struggled to track another record lead from Wall Street that was fuelled by...

Iran warns could shut Hormuz Strait if tensions grow

Iran's top general warned Sunday Tehran could close the strategic Strait of Hormuz shipping route if it faces more "host...

China shares tumble again as global markets await Fed statement

(Reuters) - Chinese shares fell sharply again on Wednesday after plunging in the previous session, taking no comfort fro...

January 27, 2016 4 min read

Emerging central banks step in to curb currency falls

(Reuters) - Central bankers across emerging markets are taking action to stem falls in their currencies as rising concer...

January 27, 2016 4 min read

Scarred investors might stay out of Asia markets, despite low valuations

(Reuters) - Some investors who mistakenly sensed a bottom in Asian markets in late 2015 will be shy to see one now, thou...

January 25, 2016 3 min read

Malaysia banks up after cenbank cuts reserve ratios

(Reuters) - Most Southeast Asian shares rose on Friday as positive policy outlook from major central banks and a bounce ...

January 22, 2016 2 min read

China's vice president says no plan to devalue yuan-Bloomberg

(Reuters) - China's vice president told Bloomberg News on Thursday that his government has no intention of devaluing the...

January 22, 2016 2 min read

China to shut 4,300 coal mines as oil prices fall

(Reuters) - China will allocate 30 billion yuan ($4.56 billion) in funds over the next three years to support the closur...

January 21, 2016 2 min read

Asia stocks up as crude bounces, sentiment still fragile

TOKYO, Jan 21 (Reuters) - Asian shares and the dollar were higher on Thursday, but investors remained cautious as anothe...

January 21, 2016 2 min read

Canada needs 5 years to adjust to commodities rout -central bank

(Reuters) - Canada will adjust to lower commodity prices in three phases over the next five years, with the impact of lo...

January 21, 2016 2 min read

Gold edges higher as Asian stocks retreat, oil extends rout

Jan 20 (Reuters) - Gold edged higher on Wednesday as a further fall in equities and oil burnished bullion's safe-haven d...

January 20, 2016 2 min read

U.S. crude falls as market braces for more Iranian oil

(Reuters) - U.S. crude oil futures fell in early Asian trade, heading lower after posting the first significant gains fo...

January 15, 2016 2 min read
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Latest Last
US Dollar 331.7485 330.8514
UK Pound 443.7468 438.3450
Euro 372.5204 371.0168
Yen 2.0969 2.0916
Aus Dollar 233.0533 231.1659
Source: Central Bank/Indicative
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Indian Rupee 3.4948 3.4202
Korean Won 0.2499 0.2479
Oman Rial 861.6397 859.3320
Saudi Riyal 88.4403 88.0955
UAE Dirham 90.3209 90.0766
Source: Central Bank/Indicative
pts %
S&P SL20 5,656.91 -0.43%
CSE All Share 19,927.30 -0.28%
Turnover Rs 1457.79 million 1193.67 million
Source: CSE
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3-m bill 7.61 7.84
6-m bill 7.91 8.26
12-m bill 8.23 8.3
3-yr bond 9.24 9.25
5-yr bond 9.82 9.56
8-yr bond 10.50 10.48
Source: Central Bank/Indicative
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Overnight Money 7.70 7.69
Gilt Repo 7.74 7.72
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Indonesia braces for tourism hit after Jakarta attack

(Reuters) - Indonesia faces a drop in tourist numbers, at least in the short term, following Thursday's attack in centra...

January 15, 2016 2 min read

Historic $1.5bln Powerball jackpot sparks U.S. ticket-buying frenzy

(Reuters) - Dreams of quitting an uninspiring job, helping the needy and traveling the world opened American wallets on ...

January 14, 2016 3 min read

Yuan overnight rate hits 94-pct in Hong Kong

(Reuters) - China's offshore yuan implied overnight deposit rate hit a record high of 94 percent in Hong Kong in volatil...

January 12, 2016 2 min read

Crude oil prices approach 20 pct fall since beginning of the year

(Reuters) - Crude oil prices continued a relentless dive early on Tuesday approaching a 20 percent drop since the beginn...

January 12, 2016 2 min read

Asia shares fall sharply amid China confusion

(Reuters) - Asian share markets swept lower Monday after Wall Street suffered its worst starting week in history and dou...

January 11, 2016 3 min read

China's currency stance tests world policymakers' sense of perspective

SINGAPORE, Jan 8 (Reuters) - Assessments of China's intentions after it let the yuan depreciate more quickly this week p...

January 10, 2016 5 min read

Kenya proposes law for phone companies to share networks - minister

NAIROBI, Jan 8 (Reuters) - Kenya's government is preparing a bill which would make mobile operators share their infrastr...

January 10, 2016 2 min read

Yuan hits weakest since Feb 2011 on fresh low midpoint

SHANGHAI, Jan 7 (Reuters) - China's yuan softened to its softest level against the dollar since February 2011 on Thursda...

January 7, 2016 1 min read

Tesla delivers more vehicles, Model X, SUV production gathers speed

(Reuters) - Tesla Motors Inc, the pioneering electric car maker, said on Sunday it delivered 17,400 vehicles during the ...

January 4, 2016 2 min read

Smallest agricultural markets biggest winners in commodities rout

NEW YORK, Dec 31 (Reuters) - Some of the smallest niche agricultural commodities were the biggest winners this year as w...

January 2, 2016 3 min read