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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’s stocks stay positive at midday on Wednesday
Bangladesh’s stocks kept the positive trend at midday on Wednesday as investors continued their buying spree on sector specific shares.
Sensex advances, blue-chips provide hope
The Sensex and Nifty advanced in the morning session today as support came in from blue—chip stocks amid a mixed movement in Asia.
Indian rupee gains 6 paisa as dollar weakens
The Indian rupee firmed up 6 paisa to 64.68 against the dollar today after increased selling of the US currency by exporters and banks.
Asian markets cautious as geopolitical concerns surge after North Korea missile launch
Asian bourses were pressured in Wednesday trade as geopolitical concerns came to the fore a day after North Korea launched a long-range ballistic missile.
Gold inches up on N. Korea tensions, Fed minutes in focus
Gold prices edged up on Wednesday as tensions on the Korean peninsula stoked safe-haven demand for the metal, while the release of minutes from the U.S. Federal Reserve's last meeting was also in focus.
Oil dips on OPEC supply rise, but political risk supports
Oil dipped on Wednesday, pulled down by another rise in OPEC supplies despite a pledge to cut production, but geopolitical tensions in the Korean peninsula and the Middle East put a floor under prices.
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