European Economic News Preview: UK Inflation Data Due

Singapore Shares May Halt Losing Streak

The Singapore stock market has finished lower in five straight sessions, slumping more than 40 points or 1 percent along the way. The Straits Times Index now sits just above the 4,310-point plateau although it may stop the bleeding on Friday.

RTTNews | vor 37 Minuten

Japan Inflation Slows To 2.7% On Year

Overall consumer prices in Japan were up 2.7 percent on year in August, the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications said on Friday.

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New Zealand Has NZ$1.185 Billion Trade Deficit

New Zealand posted a seasonally adjusted merchandise trade deficit of NZ$1.185 billion in August, Statistics New Zealand said on Friday.

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Malaysia Bourse May Reclaim 1,600-Point Level

The Malaysia stock market on Thursday snapped the two-day winning streak in which it had climbed almost 30 points of 1.9 percent. The Kuala Lumpur Composite Index now sits just shy of the 1,600-point plateau although it's likely to bounce higher again on Friday.

RTTNews | vor 1Std 7 Minuten

Japan Stock Market May Extend Thursday's Gains

The Japanese stock market rebounded on Thursday, one day after halting the four-day winning streak in which it had surged more than 1,430 points or 3.2 percent. The Nikkei 225 now sits just above the 45,300-point plateau and it may add to its winnings on Friday.

RTTNews | vor 1Std 22 Minuten

KOSPI In Line For Another Fresh Record High

The South Korea stock market bounced higher again on Thursday, one day after snapping the 11-day winning streak in which it had surged more than 300 points or 9.6 percent. Now at another fresh record closing high, the KOSPI sits just above the 3,460-point plateau and it may see additional support on Friday.

RTTNews | vor 1Std 37 Minuten

Japan Rate Decision On Tap For Friday

The Bank of Japan will wrap up its monetary policy meeting on Friday and then announce its decision on interest rates, highlighting a modest day for Asia-Pacific economic activity. The BoJ is widely expected to keep its benchmark lending rate unchanged at 0.50 percent.

RTTNews | vor 2Std 37 Minuten

Canadian Dollar Advances Against Most Majors

The Canadian dollar firmed against its most major counterparts in the New York session on Thursday.

RTTNews | vor 2Std 59 Minuten

EURUSD	1.17809	GBPUSD	1.35433	AUDUSD	0.66089
USDJPY	148.074	USDCAD	1.37995	USDCHF	0.79286