European Economic News Preview: UK Unemployment Data Due

RTTNews | 251 days ago
European Economic News Preview: UK Unemployment Data Due

(RTTNews) - Unemployment from the UK and business confidence survey results from Germany are the top economic news due on Tuesday.

At 2.00 am ET, the Office for National Statistics releases UK unemployment data for October. The unemployment rate is forecast to remain unchanged at 4.3 percent in three months to October.

At 3.00 am ET, the State Secretariat for Economic Affairs releases Swiss Winter economic forecast.

At 4.00 am ET, the ifo Institute releases Germany's business confidence survey data. The business climate index is forecast to fall to 85.5 in December from 85.7 in the previous month.

In the meantime, Italy's statistical office ISTAT is set to issue foreign trade figures for October. The trade surplus is forecast to increase to EUR 3.22 billion from EUR 2.58 billion a month ago.

At 5.00 am ET, Eurostat releases euro area foreign trade data for October. The trade surplus is seen at EUR 11.9 billion compared to a EUR 12.5 billion surplus posted in September.

At 8.00 am ET, Hungary's central bank is set to announce its interest rate decision. The bank is expected to hold its key rate at 6.50 percent.

read more
Swiss Market Ends Moderately Lower

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.
RTTNews | 4h 1min ago
European Markets Close Weak After Cautious Session

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.
RTTNews | 4h 22min ago
U.S. New Home Sales Pull Back From Upwardly Revised Level In July

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.
RTTNews | 6h 46min ago
Bay Street May Open On Weak Note

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.
RTTNews | 9h 27min ago
Dollar Extends Losses Amidst Powell's Dovish Surprise

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.
RTTNews | 10h 13min ago
German Ifo Business Confidence Strongest Since 2024

German Ifo Business Confidence Strongest Since 2024

German business sentiment hit the highest level in more than two years in August on expectations that the fiscal stimulus would help to kickstart the economic recovery. The business climate index rose to 89.0 in August from 88.6 in the previous month. This was the highest score since April 2024 and also came in above economists' forecast of 88.6. The German economy's recovery remains weak.
RTTNews | 10h 15min ago