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Dhaka, Bangladesh (BBN) – The Bangladesh Business News prepared Tuesday’s midday business round up compiling reports, published by different local and international newspapers and news portals.

Bangladesh’s stocks stay positive at midday Tuesday
Bangladesh’s stocks stayed in the positive trend at midday on Tuesday as investors continued on buying binge on sector-wise stocks.

WB projects 7% growth for Bangladesh in FY19
World Bank has projected a seven per cent growth for Bangladesh in the fiscal 2018-19.

Indian money, stock markets closed for Gandhi Jayanti
Money and stock markets of India are closed on Tuesday on account of Gandhi Jayanti.

Asia markets remain negative, as US-China tensions get worse
Asia markets remained largely negative on Tuesday afternoon, as ties between the U.S. and China appeared to have taken a turn for the worse.

Gold edges up, but NAFTA deal weighs
Gold nudged higher early Tuesday, having dipped in the previous session as demand for riskier assets picked up after the United States and Canada reached an agreement to salvage a North American free trade deal.

Oil firm near 4-year high as Washington’s Iran sanctions loom
Oil markets were firm on Tuesday, with Brent crude prices holding near four-year highs reached the previous day as markets adjust to the prospect of tighter supply once the U.S. sanctions against Iran kick in next month.
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