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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 stocks plunge amid low turnover
Bangladesh’s stocks extended the losses for the two consecutive sessions on Monday as cautious investors continued their selling mood.
Govt to lift ban on hilsa export: Minister
Fisheries and Livestock Minister Narayan Chandra Chanda today said that the government will lift ban on hilsa export soon. The minister came up with the information while responding to reporters at the conference room of the ministry in the morning after a press briefing.
Sensex ends at record high of 34,353
The Sensex and Nifty jumped to record closing highs for a second straight session on Monday as pre-budget cheer and optimism over corporate results offset lowered growth forecasts, with the sentiment also boosted by broader world markets hovering near all-time highs
Indian rupee weakens to 63.49
The Indian rupee weakened to 63.49 as the dollar held steady against other currencies overseas. However, a strong domestic equity market, which scaled record highs, prevented the rupee's losses.
Asian stocks extend gains as investors await earnings
Asian shares closed higher on Monday, following the strong lead from Wall Street in the last session.
Gold dips further from 3-1/2 month peak as dollar fights back
Gold dipped on Monday, retreating from last week's 3-1/2 month high as the dollar clawed back some ground against the buoyant euro and traders bet on further U.S. rate hikes this year after Friday's payrolls data.
Oil stable on lower US rig count, but below recent highs
Oil prices were stable on Monday, supported by a slight decline in the number of U.S. rigs drilling for new production, with crude holding just below near three-year highs reached last week.
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