Bank of Korea keeps rate at 2.5% for seventh hold
SEOUL: The Bank of Korea held its benchmark interest rate at 2.50% on Friday, extending a pause that began in July 2025 and...
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Bahrain and UK review regional tensions and economic risks
MANAMA: Bahrain and the United Kingdom said after meetings in Manama that they had reviewed regional and international developments, with both sides...
Gold steadies as markets watch US-Iran talks
ISLAMABAD: Gold prices held steady on Thursday as investors weighed a fragile U.S.-Iran ceasefire, preparations for talks in Islamabad and a fresh round...
Nikkei falls as caution returns to Tokyo stocks
TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei share average fell on Thursday as investors pulled back after a powerful relief rally, with renewed concern over Middle East...
South Korea inflation hits 2.2% in March on oil surge
DAEJEON: South Korea’s consumer prices rose 2.2% in March from a year earlier, accelerating from 2.0% in February as higher oil costs...
Global stocks surge as US debt ceiling agreement brings relief
Global stocks and oil prices surged on Monday as investors cautiously welcomed news of an agreement that could prevent a...