NEW YORK: The dollar slipped against other major currencies Friday at the end of a volatile year as US economic prospects appeared brighter and worries about eurozone debt eased. Channel NewsAsia Business News
2011 will be the Year of the Metal Rabbit. How will the 2011 year be for those who are born in the Year of the Rabbit? The rabbit year in 2011 will be a quiet year and the metal rabbit 2011 year will be a relief for many people after the Year of the Tiger. [...]
SINGAPORE: Oil prices dropped in Asian trade Friday after US data showed the country’s crude stocks declined at a smaller-than-expected margin, analysts said. Channel NewsAsia Business News
NEW YORK – The dollar lost further ground against the euro and Swiss franc on Thursday, despite a poor bond auction in Italy. Channel NewsAsia Business News
WASHINGTON – New jobless claims in the United States fell to the lowest levels since July 2008 last week, the Labor Department said. Channel NewsAsia Business News
WASHINGTON – New jobless claims in the United States fell to the lowest levels since July 2008 last week, the Labor Department said. Channel NewsAsia Business News
SEOUL: After contracting for three straight months, South Korea’s industrial output rose in November from a month earlier thanks to brisk production of cars, semiconductors and parts, figures showed Thursday. Channel NewsAsia Business News
NEW YORK – The dollar dropped against the euro, yen and pound on Wednesday, as traders swung toward riskier assets ahead of key US data. Channel NewsAsia Business News
MANILA : The Philippine central bank said Wednesday it would keep its key interest rates unchanged but warned of inflation risks due to higher global food and fuel prices. Channel NewsAsia Business News
HONG KONG: Hong Kong’s stock market is expected to rally by more than 20 per cent in 2011, on the back of China’s ambitious social housing plans and stabilisation of money supply. Channel NewsAsia Business News