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CAC 40 Subdued As US Midterm Election Results Roll In
(RTTNews) - French stocks were little changed on Wednesday as investors awaited the results of U.S. midterm elections, which will determine control of the House and Senate.
A split government is viewed as a more favorable outcome for financial markets.
The dollar edged higher ahead of the U.S. consumer price inflation report due on Thursday, which might suggest the path for interest rates ahead.
Economists expect a modest slowdown in the annual rate of consumer price growth, which could add to optimism about a slowdown in the pace of rate hikes.
The benchmark CAC 40 slipped 0.1 percent to 6.434 after closing 0.4 percent higher on Tuesday.
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Swiss Market Ends Modestly Higher
After a flat start and a subsequent modest upmove, the Switzerland market turned subdued and fell into negative territory by noon on Friday, but recovered gradually to finally end the day's session on a positive note.
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European Markets Close Higher
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Weak industrial production data from Germany and France, and persisting concerns about U.S. tariffs limited markets' upside.
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TSX Pares Some Gains After Hitting Fresh Record High
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Investors are also digesting the nation's jobs data, as well the non-farm payrolls data from the U.S.
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Employment in the U.S. increased by slightly more than expected in the month of May, according to a report released by the Labor Department on Friday.
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Bay Street May Open Slightly Higher; U.S., Canadian Jobs Data In Focus
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Lingering concerns about trade tensions may weigh on sentiment and limit market's upside.
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