Swiss giant UBS latest bank to post bumper profits

Zurich, Oct 26 (AFP/APP):Switzerland’s largest bank UBS said Tuesday its third quarter profits rose nine percent to $2.3 billion, buoyed by its wealth management division and fees from investment banking. The bank’s operating income, the equivalent of revenue, rose by two percent to $9.1 billion, […]

Japan’s major volcano Mt. Aso expected to erupt again

TOKYO, Oct. 26 (Xinhua/APP):The Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) warned of another possible major volcanic eruption of Mt. Aso in southwestern Japan, where an increase in volcanic earthquakes was observed, local media reported Tuesday. The JMA said on Monday the magnitude of the volcanic tremor in […]

Five civilians injured in Bandipore grenade blast

ISLAMABAD, Oct 26 (APP):Five people were injured in a grenade blast in Bandipore district on Tuesday, in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK). The blast took place near Indian forces’ banker which left around five people injured in Sumbal area of the district, Kashmir […]

China’s benchmark interbank gold prices lower Tuesday

BEIJING, Oct. 26 (Xinhua/APP):China’s benchmark prices for spot interbank gold transactions were lower Tuesday, according to the China Foreign Exchange Trade System. The benchmark price for gold of 99.95 percent pure or above stood at 368.98 yuan (57.8 U.S. dollars) per gram, down 0.48 yuan […]

Shanghai gold futures close higher

SHANGHAI, Oct. 25 (Xinhua/APP):Gold futures closed higher Monday in daytime trading on the Shanghai Futures Exchange. The most active gold contract for December 2021 delivery was up 0.76 yuan (about 12 U.S. cents) to close at 370.14 yuan a gram. The total trading volume for […]

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