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Gross domestic product (GDP) in the US was revised up to 3.9 percent from 3.5 percent in the July-September period, data showed on Tuesday. That offset a separate report showing an unexpected drop in consumer confidence in November. Wall Street shares ended flat despite the positive GDP report...

US stocks ended little changed on Tuesday as the US economy grew more than expected last quarter but soft readings on consumer confidence and house prices kept major indexes in a tight range. The Dow Jones industrial average fell 2.96 points, or 0.02 percent, to 17,814.94, the S&P 500 lost 2.38...

China’s surprise interest rate cut on Friday spurred Asian indices on Monday, mirroring a positive session on Wall Street. China’s Shanghai Composite advanced 0.72 percent or 17.83 points at 2,504.62. Hong Kong’s Hang Seng gained 1.70 percent or 398.52 points at 23,835.64. Singapore’s Straits...

US stocks closed higher on Friday, with major indexes notching a fifth straight weekly advance after China’s central bank cut its benchmark interest rate and its euro zone peer announced asset purchases in efforts to boost each region’s economy. The Dow Jones industrial average .DJI rose 88.94...

The Indian rupee has opened at 61.84 a dollar on Thursday, up 10 paise compared to previous day%u2019s closing value of 61.94 a dollar.

Asian stocks were mixed on a data-light Friday, overlooking Wall Street%u2019s higher finish overnight following strong US economic data. China%u2019s Shanghai Composite was up 0.45 point to 2,453.11 while Hong Kong%u2019s Hang Seng was down 2.54 points to 23,347.10, at 8 hours IST...

The Indian rupee opened lower at 62.03 per dollar versus 61.96 Wednesday. The rupee weakened past Rs 62 per dollar for first time since March 4, 2014.

Asian equity markets kicked off Thursday mixed, as traders reacted to better-than-expected trade figures from Japan and the continued slide in iron ore prices. China%u2019s Shanghai Composite fell 0.39 percent or 9.49 points at 2,441.49. Hong Kong%u2019s Hang Seng shed 0.33 percent or 77.16...

The Indian rupee slipped by 9 paise in the early trade on Wednesday. It has opened at 61.83 per dollar against 61.74 Tuesday.

Asian equities opened mostly higher early Wednesday, as investors took heart from an inspiring performance on Wall Street overnight and news of a snap poll in Japan. Japan%u2019s Nikkei rose 0.31 percent or 53.19 points at 17,397.25. Singapore%u2019s Straits Times gained 0.57 percent or 18.82...

The Indian rupee opened higher by 10 paise at 61.62 per dollar on Monday against 61.72 Friday.

Asian markets were trading lower on Monday. Japan released worse-than-expected third quarter growth data and as mainland markets welcomed the launch of the keenly-anticipated Shanghai-Hong Kong stock connect. Japan’s Nikkei tumbled 2.10 percent or 267.77 points at 17,123.06. Singapore’s...

The Indian rupee opened flat at 61.48 per dollar versus 61.51 Wednesday.

Asian markets saw lackluster trade in Thursday%u2019s morning session, following a lack of strong cues from Wall Street and ahead of key economic data from China. China%u2019s Shanghai Composite shed 0.18 percent or 4.42 points at 2,490.06. Hong Kong%u2019s Hang Seng was flat at 23,929.65...

The Indian rupee opened flat on Wednesday at 61.52 per dollar versus 61.55 Tuesday.

Asian indices opened mixed on Wednesday amid a lack of a strong leads from Wall Street overnight. China%u2019s Shanghai Composite fell 0.33 percent or 8.13 points at 2,461.55. Hong Kong%u2019s Hang Seng rose 0.12 percent or 29.11 points at 23,837.39. Japan%u2019s Nikkei gained 1.46 percent or...

The Indian rupee opened flat on Tuesday at 61.56 per dollar against previous day%u2019s closing value of 61.51 a dollar.

Asian equity markets were mostly higher on Tuesday following another record close on Wall Street, but falling commodity prices weighed down Australian markets. China%u2019s Shanghai Composite advanced 0.79 percent or 19.62 points at 2,493.29. Hong Kong%u2019s Hang Seng added 0.50 percent or...

The Indian rupee started the trade on a positive note on Monday. The currency climbed 19 paise to 61.43 per dollar against Friday’s closing of 61.62.

Asian markets were trading higher on Monday. China markets outperforming the region after a new launch date was announced for an anticipated cross-border trading link. hina’s Shanghai Composite gained 1.10 percent or 26.57 points at 2,444.74. Hong Kong’s Hang Seng rose 1.85 percent or 436.37...