New Zealand Rate Decision On Tap For Wednesday

Canadian Market Recovers From Early Setback, Down Just Marginally

Canadian stocks are down in negative territory on Thursday, extending weakness to a third straight session, amid uncertainty about the outlook for U.S. interest rates following data showing stronger than expected U.S. GDP growth in the second quarter.

RTTNews | 1h 32min ago

U.S. Existing Home Sales Dip Much Less Than Expected In August

Existing home sales in the U.S. saw a modest pullback in the month of August, according to a report released by the National Association of Realtors on Thursday. NAR said existing home sales dipped by 0.2 percent to an annual rate of 4.00 million in August after jumping by 2.0 percent to an annual rate of 4.01 million in July. Economists had expected existing home sales to slump by 1.3 percent.

RTTNews | 3h 7min ago

U.S. GDP Surges 3.8% In Q2, Much More Than Previously Estimated

Revised data released by the Commerce Department on Thursday showed the U.S. economy unexpectedly grew by much more than previously estimated in the second quarter of 2025. The report said real gross domestic product spiked by 3.8 percent in the second quarter compared to the previously reported 3.3 percent surge. Economists had expected the pace of GDP growth to be unrevised.

RTTNews | 3h 10min ago

U.S. Durable Goods Orders Unexpectedly Rebound In August

After reporting a sharp pullback by new orders for U.S. manufactured durable goods over the two previous months, the Commerce Department released a report on Thursday unexpectedly showing a significant rebound by durable goods orders in the month of August. The Commerce Department said durable goods orders shot up by 2.9 percent in August after tumbling by a revised 2.7 percent in July.

RTTNews | 3h 36min ago

Starbucks To Close Coffeehouses, Cut 900 Jobs In $1 Bln Restructuring

As part of its "Back to Starbucks" strategy, Coffee giant Starbucks Corp. Thursday announced a $1 billion restructuring plan involving the closure of select coffeehouses and around 900 job cuts. In a filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, the company said it estimates the $1 billion restructuring charges to be related to the store closures, support organization transformation,

RTTNews | 3h 45min ago

U.S. Weekly Jobless Claims Unexpectedly Decrease To Two-Month Low

A report released by the Labor Department on Thursday unexpectedly showed an extended pullback by first-time claims for U.S. unemployment benefits in the week ended September 20th. The Labor Department said initial jobless claims fell to 218,000, a decrease of 14,000 from the previous week's revised level of 232,000. Economists had expected jobless claims to inch up to 235,000.

RTTNews | 3h 54min ago

Swiss National Bank Pauses Policy Easing

The Swiss National Bank left its policy rate unchanged after easing for six straight meetings as higher US trade tariff dampened the economic outlook amid weak inflation. The SNB retained its policy rate unchanged at zero percent, as widely expected. Banks' sight deposits held at the SNB will be remunerated at the SNB policy rate up to a certain threshold.

RTTNews | 4h 20min ago

U.S. GDP Surges Much More Than Previously Estimated In Q2

Revised data released by the Commerce Department on Thursday showed the U.S. economy unexpectedly grew by much more than previously estimated in the second quarter of 2025.

RTTNews | 4h 46min ago

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