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FTSE 100 Marginally Higher Led By Energy Stocks
(RTTNews) - U.K. stocks traded higher on Monday as gains in the energy sector offset losses among mining stocks.
The benchmark FTSE 100 edged up 0.1 percent to 7,265 after declining 0.3 percent on Friday.
BP Plc rose 0.7 percent and Shell added 1.4 percent after oil prices jumped about 3 percent last week to a nine-week high on supply concerns.
A fall in base metal prices weighed on miners, with Anglo American and Antofagasta falling over 1 percent.
Future Plc, a specialist media company, soared more than 7 percent after announcing a 45-million-pound share buyback.
Self-storage company Big Yellow Group fell over 2 percent despite reporting a 6.7 percent rise in first quarter revenue.
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Singapore Stock Market May Extend Wednesday's Gains
The Singapore stock market bounced higher again on Wednesday, one day after snapping the five-day winning streak in which it had climbed almost 70 points or 1.6 percent. The Straits Times Index now sits just above the 4,245-point plateau and it may pick up steam on Thursday.
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Malaysia Bourse May Add To Its Winnings On Thursday
The Malaysia stock market rebounded on Wednesday, one day after ending the three-day winning streak in which it had collected almost 15 points or 0.9 percent. The Kuala Lumpur Composite Index now sits just above the 1,585-point plateau and it's expected to open in the green again on Thursday.
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Higher Open Called For Japan Stock Market
The Japan stock market bounced higher again on Wednesday, one session after ending the two-day winning streak in which it had advanced almost 200 points or 0.5 percent. The Nikkei 225 now rests just above the 42,520-point plateau and it's expected to open to the upside again on Thursday.
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KOSPI May Reclaim 3,200-Point Level
The South Korea stock market bounced higher again on Wednesday, one day after ending the three-day winning streak in which it had improved almost 80 points or 2.6 percent. The KOSPI now sits just shy of the 3,190-point plateau and it may tick higher again on Thursday.
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Korea Interest Rate Decision Due On Thursday
The Bank of Korea 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 BoK is expected to keep its benchmark lending rate unchanged at 2.50 percent.
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Swiss Franc Advances Against Majors
The Swiss franc climbed against its major counterparts in the New York session on Wednesday.
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European Stocks Close On Mixed Note
European stocks turned in a mixed performance on Wednesday as investors largely stayed cautious, looking ahead to chipmaker Nvidia's quarterly earnings announcement, and continuing to assess the political situation in France.
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Euro Falls Amid Political Uncertainty
The euro weakened against other major currencies in the European session on Wednesday, as trader's concern about the collapse of France's government.
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