Indian Stocks Surge On Election Results, Rate Cut Hopes

Win Streak May End For Japan Stock Market

Ahead of Monday's holiday for Mountain Day, the Japan stock market had moved higher in four consecutive sessions, advancing more than 1,580 points or 3.8 percent along the way. The Nikkei 225 now sits just above the 41,820-point plateau although investors are likely to lock in gains on Tuesday. The global forecast for the Asian markets is soft ahead of key U.S. inflation data. The European markets were mixed and the U.S. bourses were down and the Asian markets also figure to track into the red. The Nikkei finished sharply higher on Friday with gains cross the board, especially among the finance, automobile and technology sectors. For the day, the index surged 761.38 points or 1.85 percent to finish at 41,820.48 after trading between 41,248.05 and 42,033.92. Among the actives, Nissan Motor accelerated 2.75 percent, while Mazda Motor spiked 4.91 percent, Toyota Motor jumped 3.47 percent, Honda Motor rallied 3.95 percent, Softbank Group skyrocketed 10.39 percent, Mitsubishi UFJ Financial collected 0.64 percent, Mizuho Financial advanced 1.02 percent, Sumitomo Mitsui Financial added 0.71 percent, Mitsubishi Electric fell 0.28 percent, Sony Group soared 3.50 percent, Panasonic Holdings climbed 1.16 percent and Hitachi rose 0.50 percent. The lead from Wall Street is negative as the major averages opened mixed on Monday, rallied midday but then slumped in the afternoon and finished under water.

RTTNews | 15 minutos atrás

Continued Consolidation Called For South Korea Shares

The South Korea stock market has finished lower in back-to-back sessions, sinking more than 20 points or 0.6 percent along the way. The KOSPI now sits just above the 3,200-point plateau and it may take further damage again on Tuesday. The global forecast for the Asian markets is soft ahead of key U.S. inflation data. The European markets were mixed and the U.S. bourses were down and the Asian markets also figure to track into the red.

RTTNews | 30 minutos atrás

Australia Interest Rate Decision On Tap For Tuesday

The Reserve Bank of Australia will wrap up its monetary policy meeting this morning and then announce its decision on interest rates, highlighting a light day for Asia-Pacific economic activity. The RBA is expected lower its benchmark lending rate by 25 basis points, to 3.60 percent from 3.85 percent.

RTTNews | 1h 30min atrás

U.S. Dollar Firms Against Majors

The U.S. dollar strengthened against its major counterparts in the New York session on Monday.

RTTNews | 2h 53min atrás

Swiss Market Fails To Hold Early Gains, Ends Just Slightly Up

Despite opening on a firm note, the Switzerland market paring gains and even slipped into negative territory in late afternoon trades on Monday, but managed to end the day's session slightly up.

RTTNews | 5h 45min atrás

European Stocks Close On Mixed Note After Cautious Session

European stocks turned in a mixed performance on Monday after a cautious session as investors looked ahead to upcoming talks between the U.S. and Russia on the Ukraine war issue, and the ongoing tariff negotiations between the U.S. and China, as well as some crucial economic data, including a report on consumer price inflation in the world's largest economy.

RTTNews | 6h 10min atrás

Rate Cut Hopes Drag The Dollar Down

The U.S. dollar declined against major currencies during the week ended August 8 amidst weak economic data that renewed hopes of a larger-than expected and higher-than-expected monetary policy easing by the Federal Reserve.

RTTNews | 8h 50min atrás

Bay Street Likely To Open Slightly Higher, But Weak Metal Prices Could Weigh

Canadian stocks may open with a slightly positive bias on Monday with investors looking ahead to the crucial U.S. inflation data due this week. The focus is also Trump administration's trade negotiations with China, and on the upcoming talks between the U.S. and Russia, aimed at bringing an end to the war in Ukraine.

RTTNews | 11h 2min atrás

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