Singapore Unemployment Data Due On Tuesday

RTTNews | il y a 24
Singapore Unemployment Data Due On Tuesday

(RTTNews) - Singapore will on Tuesday release Q1 numbers for unemployment, highlighting a very light day for Asia-Pacific economic activity.

In the three months prior, the jobless rate was 1.9 percent.

Also, the markets in Japan are closed on Tuesday for Showa Day and will re-open on Wednesday.

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New Zealand Retail Sales Data Due On Friday

New Zealand Retail Sales Data Due On Friday

New Zealand will on Friday release Q1 numbers for retail sales, highlighting a modest day for Asia-Pacific economic activity. Sales are expected to be flat on quarter after rising 0.9 percent in the three months prior.
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U.S. Dollar Firms On Deficit Concerns

U.S. Dollar Firms On Deficit Concerns

The U.S. dollar was higher against its most major counterparts in the New York session on Thursday, as treasury yields soared amid concerns about the fiscal impact of President Donald Trump's tax bill.
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Swiss Market Ends Notably Lower

Swiss Market Ends Notably Lower

After opening modestly down, the Switzerland market kept sliding on Thursday, and despite recovering some lost ground past mid afternoon, ended the day's session on a weak note. Concerns about U.S. debt, and continued uncertainty about tariff negotiations rendered the mood cautious.
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Canadian Market Up Marginally At Noon In Cautious Trade

Canadian Market Up Marginally At Noon In Cautious Trade

After opening slightly up, the Canadian market slipped into negative territory Thursday morning, but edged up a bit subsequently in cautious trade, with a few stocks from technology and financials sectors posting solid gains.
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U.S. Existing Home Sales Unexpectedly See Further Downside In April

U.S. Existing Home Sales Unexpectedly See Further Downside In April

Existing home sales in the U.S. unexpectedly saw further downside in the month of April, according to a report released by the National Association of Realtors on Thursday. NAR said existing home sales fell by 0.5 percent to an annual rate of 4.00 million in April after plunging by 5.9 percent to a rate of 4.02 million in March.
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U.S. Weekly Jobless Claims Unexpectedly Edge Down To 227,000

U.S. Weekly Jobless Claims Unexpectedly Edge Down To 227,000

A report released by the Labor Department on Thursday unexpectedly showed a slight decline by first-time claims for U.S. unemployment benefits in the week ended May 17th. The Labor Department said initial jobless claims edged down to 227,000, a decrease of 2,000 from the previous week's unrevised level of 229,000. The dip surprised economists, who had expected jobless claims to inch up to 230,000.
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