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CAC 40 Declines As Growth Worries Deepen
(RTTNews) - French stocks were moving lower on Thursday after data showed U.S. retail sales fell by the most in a year in December, raising concerns about consume spending and the health of the economy.
Weak readings on producer prices and industrial production for the month also stoked concerns over the outlook for economic growth and corporate earnings.
The benchmark CAC 40 dropped 34 points, or half a percent, to 7,048 after ending flat with a positive bias on Wednesday.
Oil & gas stocks fell, with TotalEnergies declining more than 1 percent as crude prices fell nearly $1 a barrel on concerns about the outlook for fuel demand.
Banks BNP Paribas, Credit Agricole and Societe Generale all fell around 1 percent.
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Tech Shares May Lift South Korea Stock Market
The South Korea stock market on Friday halted the four-day winning streak in which it had surged almost 220 points or 5.5 percent. The KOSPI sits just above the 4,010-point plateau and it may see a technical rebound on Monday.
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Japan GDP Data Due On Monday
Japan will on Monday release preliminary Q3 numbers for gross domestic product, highlighting a light day for Asia-Pacific economic activity. In the three months prior, GDP was up 0.5 percent on quarter and 2.2 percent on year.
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U.S. Dollar Falls Against Euro, Pound
The U.S. dollar fell against the euro and the pound in the New York session on Friday.
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Swiss Market Ends On Weak Note
Save for a brief while around mid morning when it edged slightly above the flat line, Switzerland's benchmark index SMI remained in negative territory on Friday amid concerns about high tech valuation and fading hopes of an interest rate cut by the Federal Reserve next month.
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European Markets Close Weak On Growth Concerns, Fading Fed Rate Cut Hopes
European stocks closed weak on Friday amid concerns about high tech valuations, and fading hopes of a Federal Reserve rate cut next month following hawkish comments from a few central bank officials.
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Canadian Market Rebounds From Early Setback; Technology, Energy Stocks Rise
After opening with a big negative gap and dropping further down into the red Friday morning, the Canadian benchmark S&P/TSX Composite Index recovered gradually and was up modestly above the flat line a little past noon.
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Bay Street Likely To Open On Weak Note
Lower Canadian and U.S. futures and weak metal prices point to a negative open for stocks on Bay Street Friday morning. Energy stocks may find some support thanks to higher crude oil prices and help limit the downside.
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FTSE 100 Down Sharply As Bond Yields Climb Higher
UK stocks are falling on Friday with bond yields rising amid speculation Chancellor Rachel Reeves may backtrack on budget plans. The possibility of the Bank of England refraining from cutting interest rates due to fiscal concerns has raised concerns about fiscal and economic outlook.
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