Gold rises
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Modi pitches India as global chipmaking hub
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BARVIDA protests ban on used EV imports
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US interest rates raised for first time in three years
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Russia wants joint business council to boost trade with Bangladesh
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Gold steady

Gold prices were little changed on Monday as investors assessed an escalation in the Middle East war that pushed oil prices higher.
21 July 2026

Oil rises above $91

Brent crude hit its highest price since June on Monday due to renewed fighting between the United States and Iran, while Asian equities were mixed as investors weighed the fallout of a prolonged Middle East war.
21 July 2026

Forget crude. War pushes refiners to the brink

The global oil refining industry is flashing warning signs. The supply chain for the products that fuel the global economy is under growing stress as conflicts in the Middle East and Russia ripple through energy markets.
21 July 2026

TSMC expects 'strong, multi-year' demand for AI chips as it ramps up Arizona investment

Chief Financial Officer Wendell Huang said the company is "very happy" with progress in Arizona, which is why it decided to ramp up investment to $265 billion
20 July 2026

Oil hits one-month high as Mideast war keeps investors on edge

Crude has surged over the past week as Washington and Tehran traded fire
20 July 2026

Samsung cuts US jobs, offers relocations ahead of HQ move

Samsung Electronics has cut jobs at its US display, phone and other consumer electronics operations — affecting workers mainly in New Jersey and Texas, according to documents and two people familiar with the matter.
20 July 2026

World Cup falls short of boosting Mexico

The World Cup left stadiums packed and millions of fans euphoric in Mexico, but failed to lift a sluggish economy weighed down by weak investment.
20 July 2026

Governments face backlash over AI data centres

Governments worldwide are pushing to attract AI computing infrastructure, but must grapple with data centres’ demands on resources and mounting local opposition.
20 July 2026

US consumer sentiment highest since February

US consumer sentiment this month jumped to its highest since February on a temporary drop in oil prices, University of Michigan data showed Friday -- but renewed hostilities in the Middle East could reverse this progress.
20 July 2026

Netflix earnings forecast disappoints Wall Street

Netflix forecast third-quarter revenue and earnings on Thursday that fell short of Wall Street targets and said it would cut ‌the frequency of viewing-hours reports as the company seeks new avenues of growth.
20 July 2026

US import prices unexpectedly rise in June

US import prices unexpectedly rose in June as declines in the costs of food and energy products were more than offset by higher prices for capital and consumer goods.
20 July 2026

Govt seeks early disposal of ILO complaint, cites labour reforms

Labour minister made the call in a meeting in Dhaka with the ILO director-general
19 July 2026

Samsung cuts US jobs, offers relocations ahead of HQ move

At SEA's Plano, Texas office, some 100 workers including staff in its mobile division, have been let go
19 July 2026

EU wants bigger banks to rival US lenders

The European Union must have bigger banks if the 27-nation bloc wants to catch up with rivals in the United States, Brussels said Friday.
19 July 2026

Apple tops Nvidia to reclaim world’s most valuable company title

Apple overtook Nvidia on Friday to become the world’s most valuable company. This reshuffled the top ranks of tech heavyweights as investors reassess the outlook for artificial intelligence.
19 July 2026

Dollar holds steady

The dollar was flat on Friday, but ended the week lower. This came as tame US inflation data led traders to cut bets on imminent rate hikes from the Federal Reserve.
19 July 2026

Gold set for biggest weekly drop

Gold rose on Friday but was on track for its biggest weekly loss in six. This came as escalating US-Iran tensions drove energy prices higher. The situation fuelled inflation fears and reinforced expectations of US interest rate hikes.
19 July 2026

New-generation planes may dominate by 2045: Boeing

Boeing projected Friday a global commercial fleet of 50,000 planes in 2045, more than 90 percent of which will be more fuel-efficient “new-generation” aircraft.
19 July 2026

Halal export potential trapped in regulatory maze: businesses

Exporters discuss 'halal for export diversification' at event organised by Bangladesh Chamber of Industries
18 July 2026

Dollar holds steady on safe-haven demand, ends down on the week

The dollar index, which measures the US currency against six other units, was at 100.76, set for a weekly drop of 0.2 percent
18 July 2026