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FTSE 100 Slips As Miners Drag On China Concerns
(RTTNews) - U.K. stocks traded lower on Tuesday after data showed China's exports and imports both sank at their fastest pace since the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic in July, threatening recovery prospects and reinforcing the need for further stimulus measures from policymakers.
The benchmark FTSE 100 was down 27 points, or 0.4 percent, at 7,527 after closing 0.1 percent lower on Monday.
Miner Glencore tumbled 3.8 percent after half-year profit dropped 50 percent.
Anglo American dropped 1.8 percent and Antofagasta declined 1.2 percent on concerns over slowing growth in China.
Asset manager Abrdn plunged almost 8 percent after reporting a drop in its assets under management.
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European Stocks Close Weak As U.S. Fiscal Deficit Fuels Growth Concerns
European stocks closed lower on Thursday as rising concerns over U.S. fiscal outlook and a lack of clarity on tariff negotiations rendered the mood cautious, prompting investors to lighten commitments.
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Canadian Market Up Marginally At Noon In Cautious Trade
After opening slightly up, the Canadian market slipped into negative territory Thursday morning, but edged up a bit subsequently in cautious trade, with a few stocks from technology and financials sectors posting solid gains.
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U.S. Existing Home Sales Unexpectedly See Further Downside In April
Existing home sales in the U.S. unexpectedly saw further downside in the month of April, according to a report released by the National Association of Realtors on Thursday. NAR said existing home sales fell by 0.5 percent to an annual rate of 4.00 million in April after plunging by 5.9 percent to a rate of 4.02 million in March.
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U.S. Weekly Jobless Claims Unexpectedly Edge Down To 227,000
A report released by the Labor Department on Thursday unexpectedly showed a slight decline by first-time claims for U.S. unemployment benefits in the week ended May 17th. The Labor Department said initial jobless claims edged down to 227,000, a decrease of 2,000 from the previous week's unrevised level of 229,000. The dip surprised economists, who had expected jobless claims to inch up to 230,000.
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U.S. Weekly Jobless Claims Unexpectedly Edge Slightly Lower
A report released by the Labor Department on Thursday unexpectedly showed a slight decline by first-time claims for U.S. unemployment benefits in the week ended May 17th.
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Euro Weakens After German Composite PMI Falls
The euro weakened against other major currencies in the European session on Thursday, following the release of Germany's composite output index for May.
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Bay Street Likely To Open On Weak Note
It's likely to be a weak start for stocks on Bay Street Thursday morning as investors may tread cautiously amid concerns about U.S. fiscal deficit, and continued uncertainty surrounding Trump administration's tariff moves.
Weak crude oil and metal prices are likely to hurt as well.
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FTSE 100 Notably Lower; Johnson Matthey Soars 32%
U.K. stocks are down in negative territory on Thursday afternoon, in line with other major markets in Europe, as worries about U.S. fiscal deficit and rising bond yields weigh on equities. Investors, digesting the nation's economic data, are also awaiting more clarity on U.S. President Donald Trump's tariff plans.
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