Gold eases back as economies reopen; hopeful investors take on more risk
Gold prices eased back on Friday from its highest in nearly two weeks, as investors grew hopeful about economies…
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IMF says South Africa at risk if economic reforms don’t materialise fast
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) warned on Monday that South Africa is at greater credit-rating risk if the…
Understaffing, underinvestment, and human errors put ICS security at risk
In line with their commitment to increase awareness around sophisticated cyberthreats landscape at GITEX Technology…
Egypt stock exchange to launch new risk management system before year-end
Egypt’s stock exchange will introduce a new system to curb risks related to equity market before the end of this…
Dollar dips as markets assess Syria risk, losses limited
The dollar dipped on Monday as markets weighed the impact of strikes on Syria by the United States and its allies…
Oil prices fall as Trump advisor’s exit stokes trade war fears
Oil prices fell on Wednesday, pulled down by weaker stock markets after a key advocate for free trade in the U.S.…
Dollar extends decline amid trade jitters, Korea talks
The dollar extended its latest retreat in Asia on Wednesday after a key advocate for free trade in the White House…
Dollar edges up, shakes off weakness vs yen, Bitcoin tops $14,000
Dollar prices edged up against its peers on Thursday, shaking off earlier losses versus the yen, supported by…
North Korea leader could feel backed into corner on sanctions and strike back: expert
While President Donald Trump on Wednesday vowed tougher sanctions against nuclear-armed North Korea, some believe…
Dollar dips, weighed down by sagging long-term US yields
Dollar prices dipped against its peers on Wednesday, weighed down as U.S. Treasury yields failed to rise despite…
Australian dollar skids, yen firms as sentiment sours
A reduction in risk appetites lifted the yen on Wednesday and pressured the Australian dollar, as investors…
Dollar slips vs yen as drop in Tokyo shares dampens risk sentiment
Dollar prices slipped versus the yen on Thursday as a sudden fall in Japanese equities from multi-decade peaks…
Iran warns U.S. against imposing further sanctions
Iran warned the United States against designating its Revolutionary Guards Corp as a terrorist group and said U.S.…
World stocks hit record highs as Irma weakens
World stocks climbed to record highs on Tuesday as easing tensions over North Korea and signs that Hurricane Irma…
Dollar stands tall vs yen, euro as risk sentiment improves
Dollar prices held to large gains on Tuesday following a sharp rebound against the yen and euro, lifted by…
China bans firms from raising money through ICOs, asks regulators to inspect 60 platforms
Local outlet Caixin reported that a notice, issued by a working committee that oversees risk in the country's…
Dollar jumps vs yen as concerns over North Korea tensions ease
U.S. dollar prices rose against the yen on Tuesday, pulling away from a recent four-month low, as concerns over…
Toshiba may gain auditor sign-off, reducing delisting risk: media
Toshiba Corp may gain a partial endorsement from its auditor for its annual financial results after disagreements…
U.S. expands presence in Syrian desert, rebels say
U.S. troops based in Syria's southeastern desert have expanded their footprint, rebels there say, increasing the…
Dollar slips after Trump fires FBI director
The dollar slid on Wednesday and the perceived safe-haven yen gained after U.S. President Donald Trump abruptly…
Fitch says currency risk still threatens Egyptian banks’ solvency
Some Egyptian banks are still at risk of struggling to meet minimum regulatory capital requirements as a…
EU pushes migration talks with Egypt, Tunisia- officials
The European Union (EU) is offering simplified visa procedures and increased economic aid to Egypt and Tunisia in…
Fed’s Powell urges patience on U.S. rates, citing growth risks
The U.S. economy is at increasing risk of becoming trapped in a prolonged phase of slow growth that points to the…
Early bedtimes for preschoolers can lower obesity risk
Getting young children into bed before 8 p.m. might reduce the risk of being obese in later life, suggests new…
Dollar falls vs safe havens as risk appetite fades
The U.S. dollar fell on Wednesday as risk appetite receded after big moves earlier in the week and following the…
Euro zone at risk of suffering lasting economic damage: Draghi
Europe is at risk of suffering lasting economic damage from weak productivity and low growth, the European Central…
Yen back in favor as China data hurts appetite for risk
The yen was broadly firmer early on Wednesday as demand for the safe-haven currency picked up after disappointing…
Plastic in Snickers bar prompts Mars recall in 55 countries
Mars Inc has recalled chocolate bars and other products in 55 countries, mainly in Europe, due to choking risk…
Davos frets over Merkel as refugee crisis tests Europe’s anchor
A world where Angela Merkel no longer occupies the German chancellery is one more risk factor that global…
Egypt will not allow its water resources to be put at risk:Minister
Egypt’s irrigation minister Hossam Moghazi said on Sunday Cairo would not leave the future of the country's water…
Yen gets boost from souring risk sentiment, crude slide hits loonie
The yen was supported against the dollar on Tuesday as soured risk sentiment favoured the safe haven Japanese…
Ferrari recalls 185 California T vehicles due to fuel leak risk
Ferrari North America Inc., a division of Ferrari NV (RACE.N), is recalling some 2016 California T vehicles due…
Euro wobbles on Portuguese risk, Aussie takes China data in stride
The euro wobbled on Wednesday as political uncertainty in Portugal weighed on the currency already bracing for…
Asia surges with Japan, China stocks in lead; risk appetite lifts dollar
Asian shares surged on Wednesday following gains on Wall Street, with Japanese and Chinese stocks leading the way,…
Dollar slips as China worries vanquish investor risk appetite
The U.S. dollar edged down in Asian trading on Monday, as investors' appetite for risk evaporated against a…
Asian shares slide as soft China surveys, U.S. data sap risk appetite
Asian stocks slid to their lowest level in nearly three weeks on Monday, as profit taking set in after soft Chinese…
China forex regulator says stepping up graft risk controls
China's foreign exchange regulator is stepping up its risk controls against corruption, it said in a statement…
US’ Iowa at Emergency due Bird Flu Outbreak
US' Iowa Governor Terry Branstad declared a state of emergency on Friday due to vast expansion of avian flu…
Weak China Shares Depress Asia, Ukraine Also A Risk
Extended weakness in Chinese shares, driven by worries over liquidity and earnings, put a brake on other Asian…
U.N. Warns Food Security A Risk To Asia-Pacific
The world must increase its food production by 60 percent by mid-century or risk serious food shortages that could…