DAX Edges Higher In Cautious Trade

RTTNews | hace 458
DAX Edges Higher In Cautious Trade

(RTTNews) - German stocks were seeing modest gains in cautious trade on Monday as investors awaited the release of key U.S. and European inflation readings this week for additional clues on the rate outlook.

Meanwhile, German business sentiment remained unchanged in May, survey results from the ifo Institute showed.

The business climate index posted 89.3 in May, unchanged from April. The score was forecast to improve to 90.3 in May. The score for April was revised down from 89.4.

Companies' assessment of current situation deteriorated in May, while their expectations improved from April.

The current situation index dropped to 88.3 and remained below forecast of 89.9. Meanwhile, the expectations index rose to 90.4 compared to the expected reading of 90.5.

The benchmark DAX was up 28 points, or 0.2 percent, at 18,721 after finishing marginally higher on Friday.

read more
Australian Market Swings To Modest Gains In Mid-market

Australian Market Swings To Modest Gains In Mid-market

The Australian stock market is swinging to modest gains in mid-market moves on Friday after opening in the red, extending the gains in the previous two sessions, following the broadly positive cues from Wall Street overnight. The benchmark S&P/ASX 200 is staying below the 9,000 mark, with gains in energy and technology stocks partially offset by weakness in mining and financial stocks.
RTTNews | hace 29 minutos
Asian Markets Mixed Amid Caution Trades

Asian Markets Mixed Amid Caution Trades

Asian stock markets are mixed on Friday, following the broadly positive cues from Wall Street overnight, ahead of the release of key U.S. inflation data later in the day that could impact the outlook for interest rates. Traders also digested highly anticipated earnings news from Nvidia, with the AI darling and market leader reporting second-quarter results that largely exceeded expectations.
RTTNews | hace 58 minutos
Thai Stock Market Tipped To Open In The Green

Thai Stock Market Tipped To Open In The Green

The Thai stock market on Thursday ended the two-day slide in which it had slipped almost 15 points or 1.2 percent. The Stock Exchange of Thailand now sits just above the 1,250-point plateau and it may open to the upside again on Friday.
RTTNews | hace 2h 4min
Japanese Market Notably Lower

Japanese Market Notably Lower

Giving up some of the gains in the previous two sessions, the Japanese market is notably lower on Friday, despite the broadly positive cues from Wall Street overnight. The Nikkei 225 is falling well below the 42,700 level, with weakness across most sectors led by exporters and technology stocks.
RTTNews | hace 2h 22min
Additional Support Predicted For Indonesia Shares

Additional Support Predicted For Indonesia Shares

The Indonesia stock market has moved higher in two consecutive trading days, gathering almost 50 points or 0.6 percent in that span. The Jakarta Composite Index now sits just above the 7,950-point plateau and it may add to its winnings on Friday.
RTTNews | hace 2h 34min
Australian Market Slightly Lower

Australian Market Slightly Lower

The Australian stock market is trading slightly lower on Friday, giving up some of the gains in the previous two sessions, despite the broadly positive cues from Wall Street overnight. The benchmark S&P/ASX 200 is staying below the 9,000 mark, with weakness in mining and financial stocks partially offset by gains in energy and technology stocks.
RTTNews | hace 2h 43min
Hong Kong Shares May Stop The Bleeding On Friday

Hong Kong Shares May Stop The Bleeding On Friday

The Hong Kong stock market has finished lower in three straight sessions, tumbling almost 830 points or 3.3 percent along the way. The Hang Seng Index now rests just beneath the 25,000-point plateau although it may find traction on Friday.
RTTNews | hace 2h 49min