European Shares Seen Tad Higher As Trump Delays Decision On Iran Attack

RTTNews | 67 일 전

(RTTNews) - European stocks may open on a positive note Friday after U.S. President Donald Trump said he would decide within two weeks whether to authorize a direct U.S. military strike on Iran, citing a "substantial chance of negotiations."

Trump was holding off on final decision to see if Tehran gives up its nuclear program, the Wall Street Journal reported, citing sources.

Separate reports suggest that the U.S. will launch strikes against Iran only if the so-called "bunker buster" bomb was guaranteed to destroy Iran's deep-underground Fordow nuclear site.

U.S. stock futures dipped on concerns the Israel-Iran conflict could lead to a renewed spike in inflation and dent U.S. economic growth.

Asian markets were mixed as China kept its benchmark lending rates unchanged as expected and data showed Japan's core inflation hit its highest level since January 2023, putting more pressure on the Bank of Japan to raise rates.

Geopolitical concerns remain in play, with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordering intensified strikes on Iran, targeting 'strategic' and 'government' sites in Tehran, following a reported Iranian missile strike on a hospital in Beersheba.

An Iranian missile struck a premier research institute in Israel known for its work in life sciences and physics, among other fields.

The dollar declined but was set to log its biggest weekly rise in over a month due to tariff, inflation and Middle East concerns.

Brent crude futures fell more than 2 percent after closing almost 3 percent higher on Thursday. Gold headed for its first weekly decline in three amid the prospect of fewer U.S. interest rate cuts.

In economic releases, retail sales and public sector finance data from the U.K. and producer price numbers from Germany are awaited later in the day.

U.S. stock markets were closed on Thursday in observance of Juneteenth 2025 National Independence Day.

European stocks fell for a third straight session on Thursday as investors reacted to the Bank of England's monetary policy decision and sought clarity regarding U.S. involvement in the Israel-Iran conflict.

The pan-European STOXX 600 declined 0.8 percent. The German DAX lost 1.1 percent, France's CAC 40 tumbled 1.3 percent and the U.K.'s FTSE 100 shed 0.6 percent.

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Australian Market Extends Early Gains In Mid-market

The Australian stock market is extending it early gains in mid-market moves on Wednesday, recouping the losses in the previous session, with the benchmark S&P/ASX 200 moving above the 8,950 level, following the broadly positive cues from Wall Street overnight, with gains across most sectors led by mining and financial stocks.

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Asian Markets Mixed In Cautious Trades

Asian stock markets are trading mixed on Wednesday, following the broadly positive cues from Wall Street overnight, as traders remain cautious and seem reluctant to make significant moves ahead of the release of key US economic data later in the week, including second quarter GDP and the US Fed's preferred readings on consumer price inflation, which could impact the outlook for interest rates.

RTTNews | 1 시간 27 분 전

Mild Upside Seen For Thai Stock Market

The Thai stock market on Tuesday ended the two-day winnings streak in which it had picked up almost 20 points or 1.6 percent. The Stock Exchange of Thailand now sits just above the 1,250-point plateau although it figures to move back to the upside again on Wednesday.

RTTNews | 2 시간 54 분 전

Japanese Market Slightly Lower

The Japanese stock market is slightly lower in choppy trading on Wednesday, extending the losses in the previous session, despite the broadly positive cues from Wall Street overnight. The Nikkei 225 is staying below the 42,400 level, with a mixed performance across all sectors.

RTTNews | 3 시간 12 분 전

Indonesia Shares May Reverse Tuesday's Losses

The Indonesia stock market headed south again on Tuesday, one day after snapping the two-day slide in which it had fallen almost 85 points or 1.1 percent. The Jakarta Composite Index now sits just above the 7,900-point plateau although it's looking to bounce higher again on Wednesday. The global forecast for the Asian markets is cautiously optimistic, with tech shares likely to rise ahead of key earnings news later in the day. The European markets were down and the U.S. bourses were up and the Asian markets figures to follow the latter lead.

RTTNews | 3 시간 24 분 전

Australian Market Modestly Higher

Australian shares are trading modestly higher on Wednesday, recouping the losses in the previous session, with the benchmark S&P/ASX 200 moving above the 8,950 level, following the broadly positive cues from Wall Street overnight, with gains in mining and financial stocks.

RTTNews | 3 시간 30 분 전

Hong Kong Shares Expected To Open To The Upside

The Hong Kong stock market on Tuesday ended the two-day winning streak in which it had advanced more than 825 points or 3.4 percent. The Hang Seng Index now rests just above the 25,520-point plateau although it may find renewed support on Wednesday.

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