Muscat: Oil prices slid by more than 1% in early Asian trading today, weighed down by easing geopolitical concerns. Brent crude futures fell 89 cents, or 1.31%, to $67.16 a barrel, while US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures dropped 79 cents,…
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Gold, Silver Extend Gains on Weaker Dollar
Muscat: Gold and silver prices extended their gains in early Asian trading today, buoyed by a weaker US dollar, while investors looked ahead to a key US jobs report later this week for clues on the future path of interest rates. Spot gold rose 1.4% to…
Japanese Stocks Hit Record Highs as Bonds Remain Stable
Tokyo: Japanese stocks recorded their highest levels ever during trading today, while long-term bonds remained stable, amid a clear market vote reflecting confidence in the responsible and proactive financial policies of Japanese Prime Minister Sanae …