European Economics Preview: Germany Ifo Business Confidence Due

Japan Data On Tap For Friday

Japan will release a batch of data on Friday, headlining a modest day for Asia-Pacific economic activity. On tap are June figures for household spending and current account and July numbers for bank lending and the eco watchers survey.

RTTNews | 39分前

U.S. Dollar Rises As Waller Emerges As Potential Fed Chair Successor

The U.S. dollar climbed against its most major counterparts in the New York session on Thursday, as Federal Reserve governor Christopher Waller emerged as a top candidate to replace Chair Jerome Powell.

RTTNews | 1時26分前

U.S. Wholesale Inventories Inch Up Less Than Expected In June

Wholesale inventories in the U.S. crept up by less than expected in the month of June, according to a report released by the Commerce Department on Thursday. The Commerce Department said wholesale inventories inched up by 0.1 percent in June after falling by 0.3 percent in May. Economists had expected wholesale inventories to rise by 0.2 percent, in line with the preliminary estimate.

RTTNews | 7時32分前

U.S. Labor Productivity Rebounds Roughly In Line With Estimates In Q2

Labor productivity in the U.S. saw a significant rebound in the second quarter of 2025, according to preliminary data released by the Labor Department on Thursday. The report said labor productivity shot up by 2.4 percent in the second quarter after tumbling by a downwardly revised 1.8 percent in the first quarter.

RTTNews | 8時3分前

U.S. Jobless Claims Rise More Than Expected To 226,000

A report released by the Labor Department on Thursday showed first-time claims for U.S. unemployment benefits rose by more than expected in the week ended August 2nd. The Labor Department said initial jobless claims climbed to 226,000, an increase of 7,000 from the previous week's revised level of 219,000.

RTTNews | 8時13分前

Bank Of England Cuts Rate In Tight Vote

The Bank of England reduced its benchmark interest rate in a close call on Thursday suggesting that the monetary easing cycle is nearing an end as policymakers became more concerned about persistent inflation. The Monetary Policy Committee, headed by BoE Governor Andrew Bailey, voted 5-4 to cut the bank rate by 25 basis points to 4.00 percent.

RTTNews | 9時10分前

Global Cues, Firm Commodity Prices Point To Another Firm Start On Bay Street

Canadian shares are likely to open higher Thursday morning, tracking positive global cues and higher commodity prices.

RTTNews | 9時53分前

U.S. Labor Productivity Surges 2.4% In Second Quarter

Labor productivity in the U.S. saw a significant rebound in the second quarter of 2025, according to preliminary data released by the Labor Department on Thursday.

RTTNews | 10時0分前

EURUSD	1.16737	GBPUSD	1.34488	AUDUSD	0.65258
USDJPY	146.844	USDCAD	1.37367	USDCHF	0.80575

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European Economics Preview: Germany Ifo Business Confidence Due