Japan’s Stocks Rise

Tokyo stocks rose Monday morning after the Bank of Japan’s Tankan survey showed a better-than-expected improvement in sentiment among major manufacturers.

The 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average gained 104.32 points, or 0.26 percent, to 39,687.40.

The br…

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Gold Remains Stable in Early Trade

Gold prices maintained firm in early Asian hours on Monday, bolstered by statistics showing that inflation in the United States has slowed, raising hopes that the Federal Reserve may begin decreasing interest rates this year.

The spot gold price rema…

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Euro Rises, Yen Fragile

The euro rose on Monday, while the yen struggled to break away from a near 38-year low.

The euro was last 0.4% higher at $1.0759, around a two-week high.

Against the dollar, sterling rose 0.11% to $1.2659, while the Aussie dipped 0.07% to $0.66655.

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QSE Index Rises 0.10% at Start of Trading

Doha: The general index of Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) rose 10.01 points, or 0.10 percent, at the start of trading on Sunday, to reach the level of 10,519 points, compared to Thursday’s closing, with backed by most sectors.

QSE’s figures showed a posi…

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