CAC 40 Gains As Inflation Slows

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CAC 40 Gains As Inflation Slows

(RTTNews) - French stocks advanced on Wednesday as data showed inflation in the country unexpectedly slowed in December from a record high in the previous month.

France's EU-harmonized inflation rate fell to 6.7 percent in December from 7.1 percent in November, INSEE said.

Meanwhile the final purchasing managers index (PMI) for France's services sector rose to 49.5 points in December, slightly up from 49.3 points in November.

The benchmark CAC 40 jumped 93 points, or 1.4 percent, to 6,712 after rising 0.4 percent on Tuesday.

Sanofi shares rose half a percent. The healthcare firm said it expects a boost from foreign exchange movements and flu vaccine sales in its fourth-quarterly results, due to be published next month.

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Japanese Market Notably Higher

Japanese Market Notably Higher

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Indonesia Stock Market May Spin Its Wheels On Friday

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Australian Market Modestly Higher

Australian Market Modestly Higher

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Hong Kong Shares Expected To Open To The Downside

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Lower Open Predicted For China Stock Market

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Taiwan Stock Market May Extend Thursday's Losses

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The Taiwan stock market on Thursday snapped the two-day winning streak in which it had advanced more than 280 points or 1.3 percent. The Taiwan Stock Exchange now sits just above the 21,800-point plateau, although it's expected to open under pressure on Thursday.
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Singapore Bourse Likely To Remain Rangebound

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The Singapore stock market on Thursday snapped the two-day winning streak in which it had risen just 6 points or 0.15 percent. The Straits Times Index now sits just above the 3,880-point plateau, and it may spin its wheels again on Friday.
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