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Dhaka, Bangladesh (BBN) – The Bangladesh Business News prepared Thursday’s midday business round up compiling reports, published by different local and international newspapers and news portals.
Bangladesh’s stocks turn volatile at midday Thursday
Bangladesh’s stocks turned volatile at midday on Thursday as cautious investors remained on selling mood ahead of year-closing.
Sensex trading flat; L&T, Sun Pharma top gainers
The Sensex and Nifty erased their initial gains and were trading flat due to lack of directional cues from global markets.
Indian rupee climbs to 64.01 as US Congress gives final approval to tax Bill
The Indian rupee rose 10 paisa to 64.01 against the dollar as the US Congress gave its final seal of approval to a sweeping tax legislation. Dubbed as the biggest overhaul of the US tax code in 30 years, the Bill will slash tax rates for corporates as well as the middle class.
Asian shares edge lower after US tax bill passes; Kospi falls 1.1%
Asian indexes lost ground on Thursday after U.S. stocks closed mostly flat following the passage of a comprehensive tax bill stateside. Meanwhile, investors in Asia awaited the Bank of Japan's monetary policy decision later in the day for clues on future policy.
Gold hovers near 2-week high amid steady dollar, weaker stocks
Gold prices edged up on Thursday, trading within sight of a two-week high touched in the previous session, as the dollar held steady and Asian stocks slipped.
Oil prices stable on lower US crude stocks, but rising output weighs
Oil prices were stable on Thursday after posting strong gains late in the previous session on the back of a drop in U.S. crude inventories.
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