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FTSE 100 Tumbles Ahead Of BoE Rate Decision
(RTTNews) - U.K. stocks fell sharply on Thursday ahead of the Bank of England rate announcement due at noon. Analysts expect another 25-bps rate hike coupled with cautious commentary around the economy.
The benchmark FTSE 100 was down 141 points, or 1.9 percent, at 7,132 after closing 1.2 percent higher on Wednesday.
Fashion retailer ASOS plunged 27 percent and rival Boohoo slumped 18 percent after both reported slowing sales.
CRH, a building materials business, fell 2.6 percent after it has entered into arrangements with UBS A.G., London Branch to repurchase shares on CRH's behalf for up to $300 million.
BHP shares fell over 2 percent. The miner announced it will retain New South Wales Energy Coal in its portfolio.
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Thailand GDP Growth Slows More Than Forecast
Thailand's economic growth eased more than expected in the third quarter due to the fall in manufacturing output and softened tourism-related services, official data showed Monday. Gross domestic product grew 1.2 percent year-on-year in the third quarter, the National Economic and Social Development Council, or NESDC, said Monday. The annual growth was forecast to soften to 1.6 percent from 2.8
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Swiss Franc Slides Against Majors
The Swiss franc weakened against other major currencies in the Asian session on Monday.
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European Shares Likely To Open On Subdued Note
European stocks are seen opening mostly lower on Monday as investors await more economic data in the coming days for fresh insights into the U.S. economic and rate outlook.
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Indian Shares Edge Higher In Cautious Trade
Indian shares inched higher on Monday, with underlying sentiment supported by a resounding victory for the BJP-led NDA in the Bihar elections and optimism surrounding a potential India-U.S. trade deal.
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Australian Market Extends Early Losses In Mid-market
The Australian stock market is extending its early losses in mid-market trading on Monday, adding to the losses in the previous four sessions, following the mixed cues from Wall Street on Friday. The benchmark S&P/ASX 200 index is falling to near the 8,600.00 level, with weakness in financial stocks and mixed performance across most other sectors.
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Asian Markets Trade Mixed
Asian stock markets are trading mixed on Monday, following the mixed cues from Wall Street on Friday, amid renewed uncertainty about the outlook for interest rates, the lofty valuation in the tech sector and the U.S. economic outlook. Asian markets closed mostly lower on Friday.
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Indian Shares Set To Open On Firm Note
Gift Nifty futures indicate a positive opening for Indian markets as a resounding victory for the BJP-led NDA in the Bihar elections added to stability to the coalition government at the Centre.
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Lower Open Called For Thai Stock Market
The Thai stock market headed south again on Friday, one day after ending the two-day slide in which it had given up more than 20 points or 1.6 percent. The Stock Exchange of Thailand now sits just beneath the 1,270-point plateau and it's expected to see continued consolidation on Monday.
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