Economic news

Walt Disney announced on Tuesday that Bob Iger is stepping down as chief executive officer, with Bob Chapek taking the helm of the operations of the giant studio. However, Bob Igers will remain to hold a special leadership role taking on the company’s creative division as its executive chairman. He will be with Disney until […]

TOKYO- Oil prices positively performed on Wednesday as investors resorted to short-covering after three sessions of inactivity. Gains were recorded even as novel coronavirus contagion continues to bring worries that its further spread may lead to a global crisis. Brent crude added 42 cents, equivalent to 0.8%, and last stood at $55.37 per barrel at […]

Wall Street falls on pandemic fears as Italy faces virus impact A sudden increase of people infected by the fast-spreading coronavirus in Italy including several Middle Eastern countries reignited market fears of a global pandemic. The World Health Organization stated that while limited outbreaks abroad China were expected, the surge in cases escalating from 3 […]

Asian stocks steady in decline as investors await clarity on pandemic risk Asian stock markets steadied in decline on Tuesday after an easing global sell-offs and a brief jump in Wall Street markets. According to the Wall Street Journal, market sentiment was supported by news on a potential vaccine to be developed soon. However, the […]

The S&P 500 dropped to its lowest in two years on Monday when a sudden rise in coronavirus cases outside China caused investors to worry about valuation after the recent highs. The S&P 500’s 3.5% drop was its heaviest fall in a day since February 2018, during Wall Street’s correction. Market fears came after investors […]

Japanese finance minister Taro Aso said that he was closely watching market volatility when Asian shares dropped due to rising fears on the economic impact of the coronavirus spread, which is said to be larger than expected. Aso declined to comment on the yen’s continual decline against the dollar. Economy minister Yasutoshi Nishimura said that […]

The U.S. dollar index surged to a three-year high amid the unyielding coronavirus fears, and it continues to hound financial markets forcing investors to run to the safe-haven dollar. Investment assets that are time-tested and shockproof amid financial turmoil are rallying since the coronavirus outbreak and piled huge problems over big financial firms including the […]

SYDNEY- Asian share markets tried to find and gain momentum after earnings from early session declined and Wall Street futures soared far from its previous inactivity. The positive performance eased investors’ wariness brought by the coronavirus contagion. Reports have it that a vaccine eased investors’ heavy sentiment. However, human tests of the medication may take […]

TOKYO- Oil recovered from underperformance as investors sought safety in bargains after crude prices lost 4% in previous trading session. However, lurking fears that larger coronavirus contagion could inflict more damage to economy restricts oil activity. Brent crude added 29 cents, equivalent to 0.5%, and last stood at $56.59 per barrel by 0212 GMT. The […]

PepsiCo agrees to buy Chinese snack brand Be & Cheery for $705 million PepsiCo Inc has agreed to buy the China-based snack brand Be & Cheery from Haoxiangni Health Food Co Ltd for $705 million, according to the companies. Haoxiangni said, in a separate filing, that its decision to sell the snack brand was so […]