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Oil jumps 6% on Trump threat after Iran downs spy drone

World oil prices spiked more than six percent Thursday on President Donald Trump warning Iran made "a very big mistake" after it boasted of downing a US spy drone

Hong Kong Protesters to Gather for Another Anti-Extradition Bill Rally on Friday - Reports

Hong Kong pressure groups, which are calling for the withdrawal of the controversial extradition bill, are planning to take to the streets on Friday for yet another rally after the city authorities failed to meet their demands, local media reported on Thursday

Hong Kong stocks chalk up fourth straight gain 20 June 2019

Hong Kong stocks climbed more than one percent Thursday for a fourth straight gain after the Federal Reserve indicated it could cut interest rates, with speculation it will do so next month

The Karachi Port Trust (KPT) shipping intelligence report 20 June 2019

The Karachi Port Trust (KPT) issued the following shipping report for the last 24 hours, ending 0700 hours on Thursday

Hong Kong stocks enjoy more gains in morning session

RPT: PREVIEW - Xi's Visit to N. Korea to Laud 'Socialist Brotherhood,' Reboot Regional Diplomacy

Hong Kong stocks extend gains at open

PREVIEW - Xi's Visit to N. Korea to Laud 'Socialist Brotherhood,' Reboot Regional Diplomacy

Stock markets hold their breath before Fed update 19 June 2019

Stock markets on both sides of the Atlantic paused Wednesday after the previous session's strong rally, as investors awaited a key monetary policy update from the Federal Reserve

Sharjah Islamic Bank appoints banks for Tier 1 Perpetual Sukuk

Karachi Port Trust (KPT) ships movement, cargo handling report 19 June 2019

Following were the movements of ships and cargo handling at the Karachi Port Trust (KPT) during the last 24 hours, ending at 0700 hours on Wednesday

European stock markets pause before Fed update 19 June 2019

European stock markets steadied Wednesday after the previous session's strong rally, as investors await a key monetary policy update from the Federal Reserve

Hong Kong lawmakers grill security chief over protest violence

Members of Hong Kong's legislature met Wednesday for the first time since the largest anti-government protest in the city's history, with many opposition lawmakers slamming the pro-Beijing administration's handling of the crisis

Global stocks rally on G20 hopes, dovish ECB

Global stocks scored strong gains Tuesday on twin investor-friendly developments: upbeat comments from the US and China on trade ahead of the G20 Summit and an ECB statement hinting at an interest rate cut

Asian markets extend global rally as Trump fuels trade deal hope

Asian markets rallied Wednesday after Donald Trump hailed "very good" phone talks with Xi Jinping and said they would meet at the G20 next week, renewing hopes for a deal to end a bruising trade war