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FTSE 100 Edges Higher Led By Miners
(RTTNews) - U.K. stocks edged higher on Tuesday, with miners leading the surge as metal prices advanced after China's pledge to step up support for its sputtering economy. Anglo American jumped 4.5 percent, Antofagasta rallied 4.3 percent and Glencore added 2.6 percent.
Investors also awaited the outcome of central bank meetings this week in the U.S., Europe and Japan for additional clues on the rate outlook.
The benchmark FTSE 100 was up 12 points, or 0.2 percent, at 7,690 after gaining 0.2 percent the previous day.
Consumer goods giant Unilever soared 5 percent after Q2 sales beat estimates.
Ashtead Group dropped 1.2 percent after pricing its $750 million offering in the U.S. of 5.950 percent senior notes due 2033.
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RBA Minutes On Tap For Tuesday
The Reserve Bank of Australia will on Tuesday release the minutes from its August 12 monetary policy meeting, highlighting a modest day for Asia-Pacific economic activity.
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U.S. Dollar Climbs Against Majors
The U.S. dollar strengthened against its major counterparts in the New York session on Monday.
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Swiss Market Ends Moderately Lower
After a weak start and a subsequent long spell in negative territory, the Switzerland market briefly moved slightly above the flat line in late afternoon trades on Monday, but quickly tumbled again to eventually settle on a weak note.
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European Markets Close Weak After Cautious Session
European stocks closed on a weak note on Monday after a cautious session as investors awaited key inflation data from major economies in the region, and looked for more details about U.S. - EU trade deal.
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Canadian Market Down More Than 0.5% On Profit Taking
After opening slightly down, the Canadian market slipped deeper into the red on Monday, weighed down by losses in healthcare, consumer staples, utilities and materials sectors.
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U.S. New Home Sales Pull Back From Upwardly Revised Level In July
New home sales in the U.S. decreased from an upwardly revised level in the month of July, according to a report released by the Commerce Department on Monday. The Commerce Department said new home sales fell by 0.6 percent to an annual rate of 652,000 in July after surging by 4.1 percent to an upwardly revised rate of 656,000 in June.
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Bay Street May Open On Weak Note
Canadian shares may open on a weak note Monday morning, tracking lower metal prices and European stocks. However, energy stocks may find support on higher oil prices, and help limit market's downside.
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Dollar Extends Losses Amidst Powell's Dovish Surprise
A markedly dovish tone in Fed Chair Jerome Powell's speech at the Jackson Hole symposium on Friday weakened the Dollar, resulting in further losses for the currency during the week ended August 22.
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