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Latest3 stories
3 stories
Colombo bourse
Colombo Shares Hold Above 22,000 a Day After Reclaiming the Milestone
The All Share Price Index gave back 0.41% on Wednesday after a 2.75% surge on Tuesday lifted it past 22,000 for the first time since early July. Investors now turn to the central bank's 20 November rate decision.
Middle East
Oil Holds Near $93 as Tanker Attacks in the Strait of Hormuz Continue
Brent crude rebounded on Wednesday as fresh strikes on tankers in and around the Strait of Hormuz offset a surge in OPEC+ output. For oil-importing Asia, the conflict is already showing up in fuel bills and inflation.
Analysis
Hot US Inflation Puts Rate Hikes Back on the Table — and Asia Will Feel It
Consumer prices in the United States rose faster than expected in October, and traders now expect the Federal Reserve to raise rates in December. With Europe also tightening, Asian economies face a stronger dollar and costlier money.
