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Sensex, Nifty Rise Over 2% As RBI Ups GDP Forecast

Indian shares posted strong gains on Friday as weak U.S. data spurred hopes for a Fed rate cut this year and the RBI left the repo rate unchanged at 6.5 percent in its second meeting of FY25 while raising its GDP growth projection to 7.2 percent for 2024-25 from 7 percent earlier.

RTTNews | 18h 35min ago

European Shares Fall Amid Data Deluge

European stocks fell in cautious trade on Friday as focus shifted to the U.S. jobs report due later in the day that could influence the timing and pace of Fed rate cuts.

RTTNews | 19h 36min ago

FTSE 100 Edges Lower As US Jobs Data Looms

U.K. stocks were moving lower on Friday as investors digested mixed trade figures from China and awaited the much-anticipated U.S. jobs report for directional cues.

RTTNews | 19h 52min ago

Swiss Franc Rises Against Most Majors

The Swiss franc strengthened against most major currencies in the European session on Friday.

RTTNews | 20h 2min ago

CAC 40 Slides As Trade Gap Widens In April

French stocks traded lower on Friday after data showed the country's trade deficit increased in April as a result of increased imports and a fall in exports.

RTTNews | 20h 7min ago

UK House Prices Log Marginal Fall May: Halifax

UK house market remained broadly stable with a marginal fall in house prices in May, data from the mortgage lender Halifax showed on Friday. House prices dropped unexpectedly by 0.1 percent month-on-month in May after remaining flat in April. Prices were expected to grow 0.2 percent.

RTTNews | 20h 12min ago

DAX Drifts Lower Ahead Of US Jobs Data

German stocks traded lower on Friday as investors digested mixed economic data and awaited the release of U.S. jobs report later in the day for additional clues on the Fed's monetary policy path.

RTTNews | 20h 14min ago

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Asian Shares Mixed Ahead Of US Jobs Data

Asian stocks ended mixed on Friday but managed to snap a two-week losing streak following interest-rate cuts from the European Central Bank and Bank of Canada.

RTTNews | 20h 30min ago

CPSC Recalls: Kawasaki Engines, Ascenders, Biometric Gun Safes, Pet Conditioner, Sling Carriers

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission or CPSC has announced recalls including Kawasaki Engines in select lawn and garden equipments, Ropeman 1 Ascenders, Biometric gun safes, pet conditioner, and sling carriers, citing various reasons. In most of the recalls, consumers are urged to immediately stop using the recalled product, and contact the respective firm for either a free repair...

RTTNews | 20h 47min ago

Yen Rises Against Majors

The Japanese yen strengthened against other major currencies in the European session on Friday.

RTTNews | 21h 36min ago

China Exports Growth Accelerates Sharply

China's exports growth accelerated markedly in May despite escalating trade tensions, official data revealed on Friday. Exports posted an annual growth of 7.6 percent following a 1.5 percent rise in April, the Customs Administration reported today. Shipments were forecast to grow 6.0 percent.

RTTNews | 22h 45min ago