LONDON, April 29 Reuters The pound reached its highest in around two weeks against the dollar and the euro at the start of a week packed with marketmoving events, and fell more than 1 against the yen, as traders said Japanese authorities intervened to support their currency. The pound was last at 195 yen, down […]

April 29 Reuters Stock markets in the Gulf ended higher on Monday, led by the Saudi index on strong corporate earnings, while investors awaited the U.S. Federal Reserve39;s policy meeting this week for further cues on its interest rate trajectory. Saudi Arabia39;s benchmark stock index ended five session losing streak and rose 1.1, the highest intraday […]

JOHANNESBURG, April 29 Reuters South Africa39;s rand firmed on Monday ahead of local economic data releases and the Federal Reserve39;s policy review later in the week. At 1511 GMT, the rand traded at 18.6550 against the U.S. dollar , about 0.8 stronger than its previous close. The dollar index was last trading down 0.26 against […]

MUMBAI, April 29 Reuters The Indian rupee is expected to open little changed on Monday and likely to remain in a narrow range through the week as the market focuses on the Federal Reserve39;s interest rate decision and important U.S. data. Nondeliverable forwards indicate rupee will open barely changed from 83.34 in the previous session. […]

HONG KONG, April 29 Reuters Shares of Chinese property developers rallied on Monday on speculation more stimulus measures are likely to be unveiled this week aimed at clearing inventory, boosting sales and lifting home purchase restrictions. Hong Kong39;s Hang Seng Mainland Properties Index jumped 4.3 in the morning session, while mainland China39;s CSI 300 Real Estate […]

April 29 Reuters Most stock markets in the Gulf were up in early trade on Monday on strong corporate earnings while investors keenly awaited the U.S. Federal Reserve39;s policy meeting this week for further cues on its interest rate trajectory. Saudi Arabia39;s benchmark stock index was up 1, with all constituents in the green, led by […]

Anglo American up after report BHP considering better offer Petrofac hits recordlow after delaying fullyear results FTSE 100 up 0.4, FTSE 250 adds 0.3 April 29 Reuters Britain39;s FTSE 100 extended its record rally on Monday, helped by a slew of positive corporate updates including a report that said mining giant BHP Group was considering […]