Friday, 07 Mar, 2025

Business

Bourses see gain on Wednesday

DHAKA: Investors witnessed rise in the benchmark indices of the country’s bourses – Dhaka Stock Exchange and Chittagong Stock Exchange- on Wednesday. The key index of Dhaka Stock Exchange, DSEX, rose over 2.90 points and 0.06 percent to stand at 4411.99 at the opening. Trade

Japan’s share market defies global sell-off

DHAKA: Stocks in Japan ended a four-day losing streak and closed higher, despite shares in the US and Europe falling sharply on Tuesday on worries over the UK’s referendum on EU membership. Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 index closed up 60.58 points, or 0.4%, at 15,919.58, reports

Osborne warns of Brexit budget cuts

DHAKA: George Osborne says he will have to slash public spending and increase taxes in an emergency Budget to tackle a £30bn ‘black hole’ if the UK votes to leave the European Union. The chancellor will say this could include raising income and inheritance taxes and cutting the

Bourses down at opening

DHAKA: Investors witnessed fall in the benchmark indices of the country’s bourses – Dhaka Stock Exchange and Chittagong Stock Exchange- on Wednesday. The key index of Dhaka Stock Exchange, DSEX, shed over 2.14 points and 0.04 percent to stand at 4406.94 at the opening. Trade

Bourses see inflation after 2-day

DHAKA: After witnessing loss in share price indices for two consecutive days, the two bourses of the country -- Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) and Chittagong Stock Exchange (CSE) -- saw inflation on Tuesday (June 14). DSEX, the prime index of Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE), acquired over 3.68

Bourses up at opening hours

DHAKA: After witnessing loss in share price indices for consecutive days, the two bourses of the country -- Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) and Chittagong Stock Exchange (CSE) -- are witnessing inflation at the opening hours on Tuesday (June 14). DSEX, the prime index of Dhaka Stock

Investors remain cautious across Asia

DHAKA: Investors across Asia remained cautious again on Tuesday ahead of several key events in the coming two weeks, including the UK’s EU referendum. After closing down 3.5% on Monday, Japan’s Nikkei 225 opened in positive territory, though only just. The benchmark was up 0.12%

Sterling hit by Brexit uncertainty

DHAKA: Sterling see-sawed on Monday as investors reacted to growing uncertainty over the outcome of the UK's EU referendum. The currency initially slipped against the dollar and euro, only to start recovering in mid-afternoon trading, reports the BBC. Meanwhile, the

Bourses see consecutive loss on Monday

DHAKA: The two bourses of the country – Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) and Chittagong Stock Exchange (CSE) – witnessed loss in both share price indices on Monday (June 13). DSEX, the prime index of Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE), shed over 3.99 points or 0.09 percent to stand at 4405.40

Japan stocks down on stronger yen

DHAKA: Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 was down more than 2% in early trade on Monday as a stronger yen hurt big exporters like Toyota. Investors were also wary ahead of central bank meetings later this week. The US Federal Reserve and the Bank of Japan are both due to hold meetings,

Markets see mixed at opening hour

DHAKA: The two bourses of the country -- Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) and Chittagong Stock Exchange (CSE) – are witnessing mixed trends in share price indices at the opening hours on Monday (June 13). DSEX, the prime index of Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE), gained over 0.94 points or 0.02

DSE, CSE see loss on Sunday

DHAKA: The week started seeing loss in the two bourses of the country -- Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) and Chittagong Stock Exchange (CSE) -- in share price indices on Sunday (June 12). DSEX, the prime index of Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE), shed over 9.58 points or 0.21 percent to stand at

Brexit could mean benefit cuts for poor families

DHAKA: Low income families could receive hundreds of pounds less in benefit payments if the UK leaves the EU, according to an economic think tank. In its central forecast, the National Institute of Economic and Social Research (NIESR) said some households could lose up to £2,771 a

Markets end week in mixed trend

DHAKA: The Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) witnessed loss in share price indices on Thursday (June 9), the final trading session of the week while the Chittagong Stock Exchange (CSE) experienced a meager gain. DSEX, the prime index of Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE), shed over 1.44 points or

Stern action against dishonest traders

DHAKA: Commerce Minister Tofail Ahmed has warned traders of stern action if prices of essential commodities hiked during Ramadan. He issued the warning during a meeting with traders over current market situation and price of commodities at secretariat office on Thursday (June 9).

Markets down at opening

DHAKA: The two bourses of the country -- Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) and Chittagong Stock Exchange (CSE) – are witnessing loss in share price indices on Thursday (June 9), the final trading session of the week. DSEX, the prime index of Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE), shed over 8.18 points

Bourses witness gain Wednesday

DHAKA: The two bourses of the country -- Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) and Chittagong Stock Exchange (CSE) -- witnessed gain in share price indices on Wednesday (June 8), the fourth trading session of the week. DSEX, the prime index of Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE), acquired over 7.91 points

Japan economic growth revised higher

DHAKA: Japan’s economy expanded an annual rate of 1.9% rate in the first quarter of this year, revised from a preliminary figure of 1.7%, according to official figures on Wednesday. The revised figure was in line with analysts’ estimates, reports the BBC. Markets in Tokyo fell

WTO chief warns UK of Brexit risks

DHAKA: The UK outside the European Union would face uncertain trade relations, according to the World Trade Organization (WTO). In a BBC interview, the WTO’s director general, Roberto Azevedo, said Britain would not have the same negotiating leverage as the EU. Britain could have

US warns banks of hacking threat to Swift system

DHAKA: US regulators have warned banks about potential cyber attacks linked to the interbank messaging system. The statement came two weeks after the Federal Bureau of Investigations sent a notice cautioning US banks after the hacking of Bangladesh’s central bank. The FBI message