Dhaka, Bangladesh (BBN) – The Bangladesh Business News prepared Thursday’s evening business round up compiling reports, published by different newspapers and news portals both in local and international.
Bangladesh’s stocks extend gaining streak
Bangladesh’s stocks extended the gaining streak for the fourth straight session on Thursday with increased trading activities as investors continued their buying binge on large-cap stocks.
Suu Kyi urges people ‘not to quarrel’ amid persecution of Rohingyas
Amid continuing influx of Rohingyas who have been fleeing persecution in Myanmar by security forces, the country’s de facto leader, Aung San Suu Kyi, today urged her people “not to quarrel”.
Sensex trading flat; metal, FMCG stocks lose shine
The Sensex and Nifty were trading flat due to profit-booking by funds and retail investors amid firm global cues.
Indian rupee strengthens by 10 paisa to 64.49 on dollar selling
The Indian rupee advanced 10 paisa to 64.49 against the dollar today as the US Federal Reserve had on Wednesday kept the interest rates unchanged and kept the window open for a December hike.
Asian shares close mixed as investors digest earnings; Honda surges 5.2%
Most major Asian indexes slid on Thursday even though a broad index of equities in the region clung to slight gains. Investors also digested the Federal Reserve's decision to keep interest rates steady.
Gold hits 1-week high; Fed chair pick in focus
Gold rose to a one-week high on Thursday amid a weaker dollar, on increased demand from Chinese retail investors and as the market waited for the announcement of a new chair of the U.S. Federal Reserve, expected later in the day.
Oil steady on OPEC-led supply cuts, tight US market
Oil prices steadied on Thursday as supply cuts by OPEC and other major exporters tightened the market despite higher production in the United States.
Top 5 things to know in the market on Thursday
Here are the top five things you need to know in financial markets on Thursday, November 2.
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