Oct 3 2024, 10:12 Hong Kong shares fell as investors hit pause on the Chinese equity rally, while Japanese stocks advanced after fresh weakness in the yen. A gauge of Hong Kong-listed Chinese companies dropped as much as 3.8%, halting a 13-day rally that was fueled by optimism over measures to stimulate the economy. Hong Kong’s Hang…
Oct 3 2024, 07:11 Gold was steady after a modest decline as stronger-than-expected US jobs data damped optimism the Federal Reserve’s would do another half-point rate cut at its next meeting. Bullion was near $2,660 an ounce after closing down 0.2% on Wednesday. Nonfarm payrolls numbers due Friday are the next gut check on the health of the US economy,…
Oct 3 2024, 06:22 Oil rose for a third day as traders assessed supply risks in the Middle East, with Israel expected to make a retaliatory strike against Iran following Tehran’s missile barrage earlier this week. West Texas Intermediate climbed toward $71 a barrel after advancing almost 3% over the prior two sessions, while Brent closed…
