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Yen on track for biggest weekly loss in a year on Takaichi
Yen on track for biggest weekly loss in a year on Takaichi
Oct 10, 2025
The Japanese yen rose in Asian trading on Friday against a basket of major and minor currencies, attempting to recover from an eight-month low versus the US dollar recorded earlier in the session, as traders engaged in moderate buying from depressed levels. Still, the yen remains on track for its biggest weekly loss in a year, pressured by expectations that...
Kiwi deepens losses to six-month trough on bearish RBNZ outlook
Kiwi deepens losses to six-month trough on bearish RBNZ outlook
Oct 8, 2025
The New Zealand dollar fell broadly on Wednesday against a basket of major and minor currencies, extending its losses for a second consecutive session against the US dollar and hitting a six-month low amid heavy selling pressure following a dovish Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) meeting. Defying market expectations, the RBNZ cut interest rates by 50 basis points to...
Yen skids to eight-month trough due to Takaichi
Yen skids to eight-month trough due to Takaichi
Oct 8, 2025
The Japanese yen fell in Asian trading on Wednesday against a basket of major and minor currencies, extending its losses for the fifth consecutive session against the US dollar and hitting an eight-month low. The currency remains under pressure from continued selling amid mounting concerns over Prime Minister-elect Sanae Takaichis expected economic policies. Following her victory as leader of Japans...
US dollar edges up amid government shutdown
US dollar edges up amid government shutdown
Oct 7, 2025
The US dollar rose against most major currencies during Tuesdays trading as the government shutdown continued and concerns grew over its impact on the economy. The most notable movement at the start of this week was the sharp decline in the Japanese yen, which fell by 1.6% against the dollar on Monday following Takaichis victory. Her unexpected win strengthened expectations...
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Stocks struggle, oil up for 3rd week as Trump weighs US action on Iran
Stocks struggle, oil up for 3rd week as Trump weighs US action on Iran
Jun 19, 2025
SYDNEY (Reuters) -Share markets in Asia struggled for direction on Friday as fears of a potential U.S. attack on Iran hung over markets, while oil prices were poised to rise for a third straight week on the escalating Israel-Iran conflict. Overnight, Israel bombed nuclear targets in Iran, and Iran fired missiles and drones at Israel as a week-old air war...
Oil prices fall as US delays decision on direct Iran involvement
Oil prices fall as US delays decision on direct Iran involvement
Jun 20, 2025
SINGAPORE (Reuters) -Oil prices fell on Friday after the White House delayed a decision on U.S. involvement in the Israel-Iran conflict, but remained on course for a third consecutive weekly rise. Brent crude futures fell $2, or 2.5%, to $76.85 a barrel by 0648 GMT but still looked set to gain more than 3% on the week. U.S. West Texas...
South Korea's short-selling accessibility has improved, MSCI says
South Korea's short-selling accessibility has improved, MSCI says
Jun 19, 2025
SINGAPORE, June 19 (Reuters) - South Korea's stock market accessibility for short-selling has improved and has no major issues, MSCI ( MSCI ) said on Friday as investors brace for next week's market classification from the global index provider and hope the country gets an upgrade. The stock market of Asia's fourth-largest economy is currently categorised as an emerging market...
Oil prices up nearly 3% as Israel-Iran conflict escalates, US response remains uncertain
Oil prices up nearly 3% as Israel-Iran conflict escalates, US response remains uncertain
Jun 19, 2025
CALGARY (Reuters) -Oil prices jumped almost 3% on Thursday as a week-old air war between Israel and Iran escalated and uncertainty about potential U.S. involvement kept investors on edge. Brent crude futures settled up $2.15, or 2.8%, to $78.85 a barrel, its highest close since January 22. U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude for July was up $2.06, or 2.7%, to...
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This sustainable jewellery brand is luring some women away from gold
This sustainable jewellery brand is luring some women away from gold
Oct 30, 2023
Aulerth's offerings range from ₹5,000 to as high as ₹2.8 lakh. Are women willing to spend this much on jewellery made from scrap? Founder and CEO Vivek Ramabhadran definitely believes so. Aulerth produces couture-inspired pieces in association with designers like JJ Valaya, Suneet Varma, among others. It has reported 33% repeat customers in the past year and expects a spike to 40% soon.
Cups are disposable, the environment is not: Starbucks’ green realisation
Cups are disposable, the environment is not: Starbucks’ green realisation
Sep 16, 2023
For the last several years, Starbucks has been testing different kinds of plastics. In 2019, the company went to a straw less lid, eliminating a good amount of plastic. By the end of 2023, the goal is to reduce by 15 percent the amount of material in each cup.
SJVN secures 200-MW wind power project at ₹3.24 per unit
SJVN secures 200-MW wind power project at ₹3.24 per unit
Nov 16, 2023
Projected to generate 482 million units in its inaugural year post-commissioning, the cumulative energy generation over a 25-year span is anticipated to reach 12,050 million units. Shares of SJVN Ltd ended at ₹75.17, down by ₹0.50, or 0.66%, on the BSE.
Tata Power Renewable Energy wins 200-MW project in collaboration with SJVN
Tata Power Renewable Energy wins 200-MW project in collaboration with SJVN
Nov 28, 2023
The firm and dispatchable renewable energy (FDRE) project, designed with a hybrid of solar, wind, and battery storage, is aimed at providing a stable and dispatchable energy supply during peak hours. Shares of Tata Power Company Ltd ended at ₹270.75, up by ₹12.60, or 4.88%, on the BSE.
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