6-month FDI reaches 18.47 billion USD

6-month FDI reaches 18.47 billion USD

6-month FDI reaches 18.47 billion USD, 90.8pc compared to 2018's same period.
Better regulations for higher FDI flows

Better regulations for higher FDI flows

Vietnam represents an attractive ­venture for investing in technology companies and aspirational startups, but there is work to be done to  create a more efficient legal framework to unlock the country’s true ­potential.
ECB plans end to bond-buying if no new shocks for eurozone

ECB plans end to bond-buying if no new shocks for eurozone

The European Central Bank said on Thursday (Jun 14) it would end in December the mass bond-buying used to buttress the eurozone economy, in a sign of confidence in the outlook for growth and inflation in the bloc.
European stocks turn lower as political fears resurface

European stocks turn lower as political fears resurface

Most European stock markets turned lower towards the close on Tuesday (Jun 5) as political and trade uncertainties pushed investors to the sidelines.
European stocks fall as US announces steep tariffs

European stocks fall as US announces steep tariffs

World stocks fell on Thursday (May 31) as harsh US steel and aluminium tariffs sparked renewed fears of a global trade war.
Euro sags as markets see ECB in no rush for QE exit

Euro sags as markets see ECB in no rush for QE exit

The euro sagged and equities pushed higher on Thursday (Apr 26) as the ECB warned of threats to economic growth and signalled easy money policies could stay if necessary.
Oil prices soar to highest level in years on Mideast tensions

Oil prices soar to highest level in years on Mideast tensions

Oil surged on Thursday (Apr 19) close to 3.5-year peaks on simmering Mideast tensions and keen US demand, while London stocks rose with drug manufacturer Shire boosted by a possible takeover battle.
Trade war fears push Asian stocks lower

Trade war fears push Asian stocks lower

Asian stocks dropped sharply at the open on Tuesday (Apr 3), following Wall Street lower as fears of a trade war between the United States and China battered market sentiment.
ECB warns trade wars biggest risk to eurozone

ECB warns trade wars biggest risk to eurozone

The European Central Bank on Thursday (Mar 8) signalled greater confidence in the eurozone economy and in the chances of hitting its own elusive inflation goal, but warned that protectionist threats from the United States risked undermining the good times.
European stocks firm as Trump trade war fears ease

European stocks firm as Trump trade war fears ease

European stock markets closed modestly firmer on Tuesday (Mar 6) as fears faded over US President Donald Trump's planned trade tariffs, and tensions appeared to ease in the Korean peninsula, dealers said.
European stock markets wary of another swoop by hawkish Fed chief

European stock markets wary of another swoop by hawkish Fed chief

LONDON: Stock markets wavered on Thursday (Mar 1) as the head of the US Federal Reserve delivered a fresh speech amid concern by investors over the pace of interest rate hikes.
European stocks slip, dollar climbs as Fed chief makes debut

European stocks slip, dollar climbs as Fed chief makes debut

European and US stock markets dipped on Tuesday (Feb 27) while the dollar rallied as investors dissected Federal Reserve boss Jerome Powell's comments at his congressional debut.
European stock markets start week with solid gains

European stock markets start week with solid gains

LONDON: Global stock markets rose solidly on Monday (Feb 26) at the start of an event-packed trading week.
World stock markets loosen up over Fed rate outlook

World stock markets loosen up over Fed rate outlook

World stock markets regained their composure on Thursday (Feb 22), recovering from falls seen after Federal Reserve minutes fanned expectations that US interest rates would rise further and faster than previously thought.
European stocks bounce back in edgy global markets

European stocks bounce back in edgy global markets

European stock markets rebounded on Monday (Feb 12), but the danger of ever more volatility kept investors' nerves under strain.
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