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Australia Consumer Confidence Data Due On Tuesday
(RTTNews) - Australia will on Tuesday see April results for the consumer sentiment index from Westpac Bank, highlighting a modest day for Asia-Pacific economic activity. In March, the index was down 1.8 percent.
Australia also will see March results for the indexes for business confidence and conditions from National Australia Bank; in February, their scores were 0 and +10, respectively.
Japan will see March results for its household confidence index, with forecasts suggesting a score of 39.7, up from 39.1 in February.
Taiwan will release March numbers for consumer prices; in February, overall inflation was up 0.15 percent on month and 3,08 percent on year.
Finally, the markets in Indonesia remain closed until April 16 for Eid-ul-Fitr.
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New Zealand Retail Card Sales Data Due On Friday
New Zealand will on Friday release August figures for electronic card retail sales, highlighting a light day for Asia-Pacific economic activity. In July, sales were up 0.2 percent on month and 1.7 percent on year.
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U.S. Dollar Weakens After Inflation Data
The U.S. dollar declined against its major counterparts in the New York session on Thursday, following the release of inflation data for August.
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Swiss Market Ends Moderately Higher
The Switzerland market closed on a firm note on Thursday with several stocks gaining good ground in positive territory thanks to sustained buying support.
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European Stocks Close On Firm Note On Fed Rate Cut Hopes
European stocks closed higher on Thursday as the latest data on U.S. consumer price inflation and unemployment claims boosted the prospects of a rate cut by the Federal Reserve next week. Investors also digested the European Central Bank's decision to hold rates.
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TSX Continues To Climb New Highs As Rate Cut Hopes Rise
The Canadian market is up firmly in positive territory around noon on Thursday, led by strong gains in financials, real estate, consumer discretionary and industrials stocks.
Rising prospects of a rate cut by the Federal Reserve following data showing the annual growth of consumer prices in the U.S. came in line with estimates, and signs of weakness in the labor market, help undermine sentiment.
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ECB's Lagarde Says Eurozone Remains In "A Good Place", Risks More Balanced
European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde tread carefully on Thursday as she attempted to paint a rosier view for the euro area economy without dismissing the impact of the lingering uncertainty linked to the trade tariffs, the political turmoil in France and a stronger euro.
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U.S. Jobless Claims Unexpectedly Climb To Nearly Four-Year High
First-time claims for U.S. unemployment benefits unexpectedly increased in the week ended September 6th, according to a report released by the Labor Department on Thursday. The report said initial jobless claims climbed to 263,000, an increase of 27,000 from the previous week's revised level of 236,000. Economists had expected jobless claims to edge down to 235,000.
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U.S. Consumer Prices Climb 0.4% In August, Slightly More Than Expected
Following yesterday's report showing an unexpected dip by producer prices, the Labor Department released a separate report on Thursday showing U.S. consumer prices rose by slightly more than expected in the month of August. The Labor Department said its consumer price index climbed by 0.4 percent in August after inching up by 0.2 percent in July.
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