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CAC 40 Edges Higher As Investors Shrug Off Hawkish Fed Minutes
(RTTNews) - French stocks were slightly higher on Wednesday despite the latest FOMC minutes offering no indication of possible rate cuts.
Hamas and Israel have agreed to a Qatar-mediated pause in fighting, helping ease Middle East tensions.
The deal includes the release of 150 Palestinian prisoners held in Israeli jails in exchange for 50 people held captive by Hamas in Gaza since the armed group that rules the enclave stormed southern Israel on October 7.
The benchmark CAC 40 was up 31 points, or 0.4 percent, at 7,260 after declining 0.2 percent in the previous session.
Retail company Casino Group fell 1.3 percent after warning of likely 2023 losses for its core French business.
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German Exports Recover In June
Germany's exports grew for the first time in three months in June despite falling shipments to the US, data from Destatis revealed Thursday. Exports advanced 0.8 percent on a monthly basis in June, reversing a fall of 1.4 percent in May. Shipments were expected to rise 0.5 percent. Reflecting the impact of higher tariff, exports to the United States dropped 2.1 percent on a monthly basis.
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European Economic News Preview: BoE Likely To Cut Rates
The Bank of England is widely expected to cut its interest rates for the fifth time in a year to support the economy even as inflation continued to stay stubbornly above the target. Markets anticipate a quarter-point cut, bringing the bank rate to 4.00 percent, which will be the lowest since early 2023.
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European Shares Poised For Mixed Open
European stocks are seen opening on a mixed note Thursday after U.S. President Donald Trump announced he will impose a 100 percent tariff on imports of semiconductors and chips, with exemptions for companies relocating production to the U.S.
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Sensex, Nifty Open Lower On Tariff Concerns
Indian shares opened a tad lower on Thursday after U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order imposing an additional 25 percent tariff on India as a "penalty" in response to its continued purchase of Russian oil.
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Australian Market Extends Early Losses In Mid-market
The Australian market is extending early losses in mid-market moves on Thursday, snapping a three session winning streak, despite the broadly positive cues from Wall Street overnight. The benchmark S&P/ASX 200 is staying below the 8,850 level, with weakness in iron ore miners and energy stocks.
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Asian Markets Trade Mostly Higher
Asian stock markets are trading mostly higher on Thursday, despite the broadly positive cues from Wall Street overnight, after U.S. President Donald Trump said the U.S. was closing in on the trade deal with China. Traders also remain optimistic about the US Fed cutting interest rates as early as September based on the recent economic data from the U.S.
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Sensex, Nifty To Open On Sluggish Note As Investors Weigh Trump Tariffs
Indian shares look set to open lower on Thursday after U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order imposing an additional 25 percent tariff on India as a "penalty" in response to its continued purchase of Russian oil.
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Thai Stock Market May See Continued Support On Thursday
The Thai stock market has moved higher in three straight sessions, gathering more than 45 points or 3.9 percent along the way. The Stock Exchange of Thailand now sits just beneath the 1,265-point plateau and it's expected to extend its gains again on Thursday.
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