Fed's Lacker says economy strong enough for higher rates
WASHINGTON: Richmond Federal Reserve President Jeffrey Lacker on Saturday said he dissented at a Fed… Read More
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Economy
Hit by cheap oil, Canada's economy falls into recession
OTTAWA: The Canadian economy shrank again in the second quarter, putting the country in recession… Read More
10 years ago
Thai police say suspect in Bangkok bombing arrested
BANGKOK: Police hunting for the perpetrators of Thailand's deadliest bombing arrested a suspect on Saturday… Read More
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Pakistan’s economic growth hamstrung by low tax collection, says report
ISLAMABAD: Despite recent optimism surrounding Pakistan's economy, the country is facing an "existential crisis" stemming from… Read More
10 years ago
Rise of new banks helps Kremlin keep Russia’s economy afloat
MOSCOW: Four private banks with friendly ties with the Kremlin are emerging as big winners… Read More
10 years ago
SBP rejects reports of issuing high-valued currency notes
KARACHI: State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has rejected the rumors of issuing Rs. 10,000/- or… Read More
10 years ago
Climate change adversely impacting Pakistan’s economy: expert
KARACHI: Climate change is adversely affecting different sectors particularly agriculture, fisheries and livestock, said experts… Read More
10 years ago
Weaknesses in the economy still persist, says SBP
KARACHI: State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has pointed out in its second quarterly report that… Read More
10 years ago
Dollar extends gains against euro
SINGAPORE: The dollar extended gains against the euro in Asia on Monday ahead of the… Read More
10 years ago
Moody's upgrades Pakistan bond rating
KARACHI: Global rating agency Moody's upgraded Pakistan's dollar bonds rating one notch from stable to… Read More
10 years ago
Oil prices rebound in Asia
SINGAPORE: Oil prices climbed in Asia Friday as news of a deal to end a… Read More
10 years ago
Dar says reforms put economy on track
ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Ishaq Dar has said that economy of the country has been put… Read More
10 years ago
Sri Lanka cancels licences for foreign mining firms
COLOMBO: Sri Lanka's new president has cancelled mining licences issued by the previous government to… Read More
10 years ago
Pakistan's economy faced several challenges during first quarter, says SBP reports
ISLAMABAD: Economy of Pakistan during first quarter of fiscal year 2014-15 (FY 15) faced several… Read More
11 years ago
Malaysia economy beat forecasts on domestic demand
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia's economy expanded at a better-than-expected 5.8 percent in the last quarter of… Read More
11 years ago
Oil prices rebound in Asia after heavy selloff
SINGAPORE: Oil prices rebounded in Asia on Wednesday following a sharp decline in the previous… Read More
11 years ago
Moody's threatens to downgrade Greece
WASHINGTON: Moody's placed Greece's credit rating on review for a downgrade Friday, citing "high uncertainty"… Read More
11 years ago
US economy produces 257,000 jobs in January
WASHINGTON: The US economy pumped out a solid 257,000 new jobs in January, better than… Read More
11 years ago
New York homeless reach record 60,000
NEW YORK: New York may be famous abroad for glitz, glamor and Park Avenue billionaires… Read More
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US economic growth in 2014 fastest in four years
WASHINGTON: The US economy grew at its fastest pace in four years in 2014, outpacing… Read More
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