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Dollar rebounds after weak jobs data; traders eye US election
The dollar rose against the euro and rebounded against most major currencies on Friday after traders digested data showing US job growth slowed sharply in October amid disruptions from hurricanes and strike action by aerospace factory workers.
2 November 2024, 18:00 PM
Asia’s factory activity stagnates, taking shine off rebound in China
Asia’s manufacturing activity stagnated in October as a rebound in China failed to give much of a boost to regional factories, private surveys showed, a discouraging sign for policymakers bracing for a potential escalation of US-China trade tensions.
2 November 2024, 18:00 PM
US election: What is at stake for Bangladesh’s exports
As millions of Americans head to the polls on November 5 to vote for either Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris or her Republican rival Donald Trump, apparel business communities in Bangladesh, more than 13,119 kilometres away from Washington, will be watching the results of the presidential election closely.
2 November 2024, 18:00 PM
Apple narrowly beats estimates with boost from iPhone sales
The tech giant saw quarterly revenue of $94.9 billion in the three months ending September 28
2 November 2024, 05:36 AM
US hiring slowest since Biden took office, on strikes, hurricanes
The world's biggest economy added just 12,000 jobs last month, far below expectations and down from a revised 223,000 in September
2 November 2024, 05:28 AM
Outstanding bills: Adani halves power supply to Bangladesh
India’s Adani Power Jharkhand Limited has halved its power supply to Bangladesh, saying it has yet to receive outstanding bills.
1 November 2024, 18:02 PM
US economic growth solid despite slight slowdown
The US economy saw resilient growth in the third quarter despite a modest slowdown according to government data Wednesday, less than a week before inflation-weary voters head into the presidential election.
31 October 2024, 18:00 PM
US secret service to train Bangladeshi agencies
60 officials of BFIU, Bangladesh Police, NBR, ACC, BSEC and the Department of Narcotics Control will receive the training
31 October 2024, 14:55 PM
Economy is making a turnaround: finance adviser
Business leaders appreciate the steps taken for the domestic industry
31 October 2024, 13:34 PM
China factory output expands for first time in six months
In October, China's Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) -- a key measure of industrial output -- was 50.1, the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) announced, up from 49.8 in September.
31 October 2024, 06:08 AM
Samsung Q3 operating profits soar to $6.6 bn, miss forecast
The world's largest memory chip maker posted an operating profit of 9.18 trillion won ($6.6 billion) "largely due to one-off costs".
31 October 2024, 06:05 AM
China files complaint over EU’s new taxes on its EVs
Beijing said Wednesday it had lodged a complaint with the World Trade Organization over the European Union’s decision to impose hefty tariffs on Chinese-made electric cars.
30 October 2024, 18:00 PM
Slow growth, high debt taking heavy toll on developing nations: UN
Poorer nations are increasingly struggling to navigate the sluggish global economy, the UN warned on Tuesday, calling for a fundamental rethinking of development strategies.
30 October 2024, 18:00 PM
Gold price hiked again, Tk 143,525 a bhori from tomorrow
The earlier price was Tk 141,950
30 October 2024, 14:29 PM
Robi Axiata’s profit rises 78% in Q3
The telecom operator made Tk 188.7 crore in Jul-Sep this year from Tk 106 crore in the same period last year
30 October 2024, 13:23 PM
Google reports strong growth driven by AI, cloud
The technology giant's net income surged 34 percent to $26.3 billion, while earnings per share increased 37 percent to $2.12
30 October 2024, 04:51 AM
Beijing files WTO complaint over EU's new taxes on Chinese EVs
The extra taxes of up to 35 percent were announced Tuesday after an EU probe found Chinese state subsidies were undercutting European automakers
30 October 2024, 04:44 AM
US finalizes curbs on investing in Chinese tech
The new rules, which take effect on January 2 next year, will prohibit US-headquartered firms, citizens, and permanent residents from engaging in transactions involving cutting-edge technology like semiconductors, artificial intelligence (AI), and quantum computing
29 October 2024, 05:19 AM
HSBC reports $8.5 billion pre-tax profit in third quarter
The rise in pre-tax profit to $8.5 billion reflected a strong performance in its wealth management division as well as higher revenues in global banking and markets, HSBC said in an earnings release.
29 October 2024, 05:15 AM
India’s economic growth to stay strong: poll
India’s economy will grow at a solid pace this fiscal year and next, according to a Reuters poll of economists, but they cautioned that key drivers such as job creation and household spending will only increase mildly over the next 12 months.
28 October 2024, 18:00 PM