FTSE 100 Inches Higher As BP Posts Record Profit

U.S. Consumer Sentiment Unexpectedly Continues To Deteriorate In May

Consumer sentiment in the U.S. has unexpectedly continued to deteriorate in the month of May, according to preliminary data released by the University of Michigan on Friday. The University of Michigan said its consumer sentiment index dipped to 50.8 in May after slumping to 52.2 in April. Economists had expected the index to inch up to 53.4.

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U.S. Import, Export Prices Unexpectedly Inch Higher In April

The Labor Department released a report on Friday unexpectedly showing modest increases by both U.S. import and export prices in the month of April. The report said import prices crept up by 0.1 percent in April after falling by a downwardly revised 0.4 percent in March.

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U.S. Housing Starts Rebound Less Than Expected In April, Building Permits Pull Back Sharply

While the Commerce Department released a report on Friday showing a rebound by new residential construction in the U.S. in the month of April, the report also showed a substantial pullback by building permits during the month.

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Eurozone Trade Surplus Surges On Exports To US

The euro area trade surplus grew strongly in March as exports to the U.S increased sharply ahead of the expected increase in trade tariffs. The trade balance showed a surplus of EUR 36.8 billion compared to a EUR 22.8 billion surplus in the same period last year, Eurostat reported Friday.

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Richemont Shares Gain On Higher FY25 Results, Dividend Hike

Shares of Richemont SA were gaining around 6 percent in the Swiss trading after the Cartier owner reported higher net profit and sales in its fiscal 2025 on strong Jewellery performance. Meanwhile, earnings from continuing operations was lower than last year amid weak China results. Further, the luxury goods firm declared higher dividend.

RTTNews | 1h 18min ago

U.S. Import, Export Prices Unexpectedly Inch Up 0.1% In April

The Labor Department released a report on Friday unexpectedly showing modest increases by U.S. import and export prices in the month of April.

RTTNews | 1h 58min ago

EU Seeks Public Feedback On Microsoft's Proposed Changes To Teams In Antitrust Probe

The European Commission has invited public response regarding Microsoft Corp.'s offers to address competition concerns related to Teams. In a statement, the EU agency noted that the tech major has offered commitments, among others, to sell its Office product without communication and collaboration product Teams at a lower price than Office with Teams.

RTTNews | 2h 1min ago

Bay Street Likely To Extend Gains

Canadian shares are likely to extend recent gains as the mood is likely to remain positive Friday morning amid easing tensions about tariffs.

RTTNews | 2h 3min ago

EURUSD	1.1158	GBPUSD	1.32582	AUDUSD	0.63953
USDJPY	145.995	USDCAD	1.398	USDCHF	0.83948

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FTSE 100 Inches Higher As BP Posts Record Profit