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European Shares Poised For Mixed Open

RTTNews | 564 days ago

(RTTNews) - European stocks may open on a mixed note Friday in the wake of a holiday in the U.S. for Thanksgiving. There will be an abbreviated trading session on Wall Street today.

Investors will keep a close eye on movement in bond markets due to an uptick in the U.S. and euro zone bond yields.

Germany announced on Thursday the intention to once again suspend the constitutional debt limit for the fourth consecutive year, adding to concerns over more borrowing.

Asian markets traded mixed, with Hong Kong's Hang Seng index falling more than 1 percent, dragged down by property shares.

Japanese shares advanced after data showed core consumer price growth picked up slightly in October.

The dollar was subdued in Asian trade, while gold steadied and was poised for a second weekly gain on dovish Fed bets.

Oil continued its slide after reports that the oil cartel will hold its delayed meeting online rather than in-person.

In economic releases, German IFO business climate data, U.S. PMI figures and ECB chief Christine Lagarde's speech may sway markets later in the day.

European stocks closed higher on Thursday after data showed a smaller than expected contraction in Eurozone business activity.

Investors also reacted to the latest ECB meeting minutes and interest rate moves by a couple of central banks in the region.

The pan European STOXX 600 gained 0.3 percent. The German DAX, France's CAC 40 and the U.K.'s FTSE 100 all rose about 0.2 percent.

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Asian Markets Trade Mostly Higher

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RTTNews | 1h 16min ago

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RTTNews | 1h 43min ago

Thai Bourse May Extend Losing Streak

The Thai stock market has ticked lower in back-to-back sessions, slipping more than 5 points or 0.4 percent along the way. The Stock Exchange of Thailand now rests just above the 1,135-point plateau and it may take further damage on Tuesday. The global forecast for the Asian markets is murky ahead of key upcoming talks between the United States and China. The European markets were down and the U.S. bourses were flat and the Asian markets figure to split the difference.

RTTNews | 2h 14min ago

Japanese Market Notably Higher

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RTTNews | 2h 35min ago

Lower Open Anticipated For Indonesia Stock Market

Ahead of the long holiday weekend for Eid-al-Adha, the Indonesia stock market had moved higher in back-to-back sessions, gathering almost 70 points or 1 percent along the way. The Jakarta Composite Index now rests just above the 7,110-point plateau although it's likely to open under pressure on Tuesday. The global forecast for the Asian markets is murky ahead of key upcoming talks between the United States and China. The European markets were down and the U.S. bourses were flat and the Asian markets figure to split the difference. The JCI finished modestly higher on Thursday following gains from the financials and mixed performances from the resource and cement companies. For the day, the index added 44.39 points or 0.63 percent to finish at 7,113.42 after trading between 7,083.89 and 7,136.64. Among the actives, Bank CIMB Niaga sank 0.87 percent, while Bank Mandiri climbed 1.00 percent, Bank Negara Indonesia spiked 2.79 percent, Bank Central Asia shed 0.56 percent, Bank Rakyat Indonesia collected 0.49 percent, Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison added 0.48 percent, Indocement advanced 0.98 percent, Semen Indonesia tumbled 1.79 percent, Indofood Sukses Makmur dropped 0.91 percent, United Tractors perked 0.12 percent, Energi Mega Persada plunged 4.24 percent, Astra Agro Lestari retreated 1.26 percent, Aneka Tambang tanked 2.82 percent, Vale Indonesia plummeted 4.13 percent, Timah rallied 2.07 percent, Bumi Resources soared 2.50 percent and Astra International and Bank Danamon Indonesia were unchanged.

RTTNews | 2h 44min ago

Hong Kong Shares Tipped To Open In The Red On Tuesday

The Hong Kong stock market bounced higher again on Monday, one session after ending the three-day winning streak in which it had rallied almost 750 points or 3.5 percent. The Hang Seng Index now sits just above the 24,180-point plateau although it may hand back those gains on Tuesday. The global forecast for the Asian markets is murky ahead of key upcoming talks between the United States and China. The European markets were down and the U.S. bourses were flat and the Asian markets figure to split the difference.

RTTNews | 2h 59min ago

Australian Market Notably Higher

The Australian stock market is trading notably higher on Tuesday, reversing some of the losses in the previous two sessions, following the mixed cues from Wall Street overnight. The benchmark S&P/ASX 200 is moving up to near the 8,550 level, with gains across most sectors led by technology and energy stocks. Gold miners were the only weak spot.

RTTNews | 3h 4min ago

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