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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 US dollar
The Bangladesh Taka (BDT) remained stable against the US dollar in the inter-bank foreign exchange market in early hour transactions on Wednesday.
Bangladesh’s stocks turn positive at midday on Wednesday
Bangladesh’s stocks turned positive at midday on Wednesday as some optimistic investors are showing their selling appetite on sector specific stocks.
Indian rupee edges down by 5 paisa to 64.12 ahead of RBI policy decision
The Indian rupee edged down by 5 paisa to 64.12 against the dollar on dollar buying by importers ahead of RBI policy decision. The two-day monetary policy meeting concludes today.
Sensex turns flat; RBI policy decision eyed
The Sensex and Nifty were trading flat after hitting record highs in the opening session as investors turned cautious ahead RBI policy decision later in the day.
Asian shares mostly higher as dollar edges off lows; Tech shares bounce after Apple earnings beat forecasts
Asia markets traded mostly higher Wednesday, with technology shares gaining after Apple earnings and as investors digested Asia earnings and Tuesday's releases of U.S. and European data.
Gold edges away from 7-week high as dollar steadies
Gold edged lower on Wednesday as the dollar firmed and as investors took profits after downbeat U.S. data propelled prices to a seven-week high in the previous session.
Oil down 1% on surprise rise in U.S. inventories, high OPEC output
Oil prices fell 1 percent on Wednesday, with rising U.S. fuel inventories pulling U.S. crude back below $50 per barrel, while ongoing high OPEC supplies weighed on international prices.
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