Forex News

Japan Inflation Slows For Second Month

Japan Inflation Slows For Second Month

Japan's core inflation weakened for the second consecutive month in April, but the slowdown is likely to be temporary given the expected increase in wages and a weaker yen adding upward pressure on import prices, and this is set to keep the Bank of Japan cautious regarding the future path of interest rates. Core inflation that excludes fresh food softened to 2.2 percent from 2.6 percent.
RTTNews | 4 days ago
European Shares Slide On Rate Worries

European Shares Slide On Rate Worries

European stocks fell in cautious trade on Friday as U.S. rate jitters along with growing tensions between China and Taiwan sapped investors' appetite for risk.
RTTNews | 4 days ago
FTSE 100 Dips As Retail Sales Disappoint

FTSE 100 Dips As Retail Sales Disappoint

U.K. stocks traded lower on Friday after official data showed retail sales declined more than expected in April as a result of poor weather.
RTTNews | 4 days ago
CAC 40 Slides As Business Confidence Worsens

CAC 40 Slides As Business Confidence Worsens

French stocks declined on Friday as robust U.S. economic data along with hawkish comments from another Fed official stoked concerns about sticky inflation and the Federal Reserve's rate path.
RTTNews | 4 days ago
Burger King Plans To Launch $5 Value Meal

Burger King Plans To Launch $5 Value Meal

Burger King Co., owned by Restaurant Brands International Inc., is planning to launch $5 value meal to boost demand among Americans, who are cutting back on dining out, reports said. The fast-food hamburger chain's offer is said to include a choice of one of three sandwiches, with nuggets, fries, and a drink. The news comes after rival chain McDonald's reportedly announced a plan to introduce...
RTTNews | 4 days ago
more news
DAX Dips Amid Fed Rate Uncertainty

DAX Dips Amid Fed Rate Uncertainty

German stocks fell on Friday as robust U.S. economic data released overnight bolstered prospects of interest rates staying higher for longer.
RTTNews | 4 days ago
Asian Shares Retreat On US Rate Worries

Asian Shares Retreat On US Rate Worries

Asian stocks retreated on Friday as robust U.S. economic data stoked concerns about sticky inflation and the Federal Reserve's rate path.
RTTNews | 4 days ago
Pound Slides As U.K. Retail Sales Fall More Than Forecast

Pound Slides As U.K. Retail Sales Fall More Than Forecast

The British pound weakened against other major currencies in the European session on Friday, after data showed that U.K. retail sales declined more than expected in April as poor weather reduced footfall.
RTTNews | 4 days ago
Pound Slides Against Majors

Pound Slides Against Majors

The British pound weakened against other major currencies in the European session on Friday.
RTTNews | 4 days ago
Australian Dollar Falls Amid Risk Aversion

Australian Dollar Falls Amid Risk Aversion

The Australian dollar weakened against other major currencies in the Asian session on Friday amid risk aversion, following the broadly sell-off on Wall Street overnight, after the recent release of stronger-than-expected U.S. economic data and the slightly hawkish Fed minutes renewed concerns the U.S. Fed will keep interest rates higher for longer than previously thought. The concerning escalation in the tensions between Taiwan and China is also weighing on the markets.
RTTNews | 4 days ago

Stay up to date!

Add News to your browser

Extension Picture