World markets

Fed watching China stocks rout, Republicans slam yuan slump

The Federal Reserve was closely monitoring the sell-off in stocks that shook world markets.

Jan 08, 2016, 04:35 AM IST

Asian shares slide halts but weak commodity outlook weighs

Most Asian stock markets steadied on Wednesday after sliding to 3-year lows but a weak outlook for commodities and persistent concerns about China`s economy discouraged most buyers.

Sep 30, 2015, 08:05 AM IST

New Airbus part of Qatar Airways` sky-high ambitions

With deep pockets and hundreds of new planes on order, Qatar Airways is one of a trio of fast-growing Gulf carriers seeking to further muscle into European markets.

Dec 13, 2014, 08:59 AM IST

Nikkei tumbles to one-week low on Greece anxiety, strong yen

Japanese stocks tumbled to a more than one-week low on Wednesday morning, as political uncertainty in Greece spooked world markets already under strain from a slide in crude oil prices and worries over global growth.

Dec 10, 2014, 10:09 AM IST

Oil prices higher amid Iraq focus

US benchmark West Texas Intermediate for September deliver rose 32 cents to $97.97 while Brent crude for September gained 23 cents to $105.25 in mid-morning trade. 

Aug 11, 2014, 08:45 AM IST