Economy
Inflation may moderate in few weeks - plan panel official
NEW DELHI - India's annual inflation rate, which is ruling at its highest in more than three years, may moderate in a few weeks, and the government could take more steps if prices are not contained, a top official said on Tuesday. Full Article
India could help soothe global food worries - economist
NEW DELHI (Reuters) - India, now under scrutiny due to rice export curbs and growing consumption that have helped drive grain prices to record highs, could help ease global food security fears, the country's most revered rural economist said. Full Article
Asia calls for funding to fight food shock
MADRID (Reuters) - Over a billion Asians may sink back into extreme poverty without extra aid to counter soaring food prices, the region's development bank warned on Monday as a battle brewed over who would fund its spending. Full Article
Dow falters; Yahoo lifts Nasdaq
May 13 - U.S. stocks ended mixed with the Dow held down by rising oil prices, but a rally in the Nasdaq was tied to hopes of a shake-up at Yahoo. Play Video
| Symbol | Bid | Ask |
|---|---|---|
| BRENT CRUDE | $124.53 | $124.58 |
| GOLD | $2,937.00 | $2,939.00 |
| SILVER | $567.20 | $568.60 |
