Posts Tagged ‘time’
New Zealand Trade Balance Deficit Widens As Imports Increases More Than Expectations
The New Zealand economy released a widen in the trade balance for the first time in seven months during July, as the New Zealand imports of vehicles and petroleum products increased, which has a negative effect on gains in the exports of milk powder, butter and cheese.
Pet hotel woos pet owners at Natas fair
FOR the first time at the Natas travel fair this weekend, there is something for everyone, including their pets.
A pet hotel is out to woo travelers who need a boarding place for their furry companions while they are away on vacation.
Petopia, a pet-wellness centre in Seletar Hills Estate that made news recently for offering luxury pet spa services, is pitching tailor-made holiday itineraries,... more
Low Yielding Currencies Gain On Weak US Data
The dollar gained against most of its rivals on Thursday as risk aversion increased on concern US economic growth is faltering. US initial jobless claims in the week ending August 14 climbed to a 9-month high and the August Philadelphia Fed manufacturing index turned negative for the first time since
Q2 earnings soar as economy recovers
(SINGAPORE) After a sluggish start, listed companies in Singapore made up for lost time in the second quarter, with their bottom lines jumpstarted by the recovering economy.
As of last Friday, the 105 companies that had released their financial results for Q2 ended June reported a 47.1 per cent year-on-year increase in combined net profit to $3.676 billion. And of the 105, an overwhelming majority... more
EUR/USD Consolidates Gains Ahead of ECB Rate Decision
The dollar rose against its major counterparts except the Australian and Canadian dollars on Wednesday after July ISM US non-manufacturing and ADP data were higher than anticipated. The dollar index increased for the first time in five days. The S&P 500 rose 6.78 to 1,127.24. Higher commodity prices boosted the
EUR/USD Bottoming
The dollar was higher against the yen but lower versus the euro ahead of the 4th of July weekend. US nonfarm payrolls fell for the time this year and factory orders declined for the first time in nine months, signaling US economic growth is slowing. For the week, the USD



