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Dhaka, Bangladesh (BBN) – The Bangladesh Business News prepared Wednesday’s midday business round up compiling reports, published by different local and international newspapers and news portals.
Bangladesh Taka remains stable against greenback
The Bangladesh Taka (BDT) remained stable against the US dollar both in the inter-bank foreign exchange market and customer level in early hour transactions on Wednesday.
Bangladesh’s stocks stay flat in midday trading
Bangladesh’s stocks were trading flat amid seesaw trade till midday on Wednesday.
Sensex trading flat ahead of Fed outcome; metal, FMCG stocks lose shine
The Sensex and Nifty were trading flat as investors everywhere awaited clarity on the Federal Reserve's future path for US policy after a likely rate rise later in the day.
Indian rupee up 2 paisa at 64.31
The Indian rupee firmed up 2 paisa to 64.31 against the dollar in early trade even as traders expect an increase in interest rates by the US Fed at its policy meet today.
Indexes in Asia mixed following release of China industrial data
Equities in Asia were mixed on Wednesday as oil prices fell after a surprise build in U.S. stocks and China data came in mostly in line with expectations.
Gold edges higher, all eyes on Fed
Gold inched up on Wednesday as the market waited for direction from the outcome of a two-day U.S. Federal Reserve meeting, with the central bank expected to hike interest rates and give indications on its monetary policy for the rest of the year.
Oil prices fall on OPEC output increase, rising US crude stocks
Oil prices fell around 1 percent on Wednesday after data showed a build in U.S. crude stocks and OPEC reported a rise in its production despite its pledge to cut back on output.
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