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Dhaka, Bangladesh (BBN) – The Bangladesh Business News prepared Monday’s evening business round up compiling reports, published by different newspapers and news portals both in local and international.
Bangladesh’s stock turnover crosses BDT 10 billion
The turnover on the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) crossed BDT 10 billion-mark on Monday once again after 13-session as investors’ injected fresh fund on stocks amid pre-Eid optimism.
Indian rupee up 14 paisa at 63.90
The Indian rupee was trading strong by 14 paisa at 63.90 on the back of dollar selling by banks and exporters. A rally in domestic equities too supported the rupee sentiment.
Sensex ends higher by 155 points; Infosys, NTPC spurt
The Sensex and Nifty ended higher for the fourth session in a row led by consumer durables, IT, infrastructure and TECk stocks owing to firm global cues and easing Indo-China border tension.
Asian stocks close mixed as oil markets digest Hurricane Harvey impact; euro near 2-1/2 year high
Asian indexes came under pressure on Monday after the euro soared following Friday speeches from top central bankers. Oil markets, meanwhile, digested the impact of Hurricane Harvey.
Gold rises to 1-week high after Yellen's speech
Gold rose to its highest in over a week early Monday, extending gains from the previous session, after U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen skipped any mention of monetary policy in a speech at a central bankers meeting in the United States.
Oil markets roiled as Hurricane Harvey hits US petroleum industry
Oil markets were roiled on Monday after Tropical Storm Harvey wreaked havoc along the U.S. Gulf Coast over the weekend, crippling Houston and its port, and knocking out numerous refineries as well as some crude production.
Top 5 things to know in the market on Monday
Here are the top five things you need to know in financial markets on Monday, August 28.
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