Sensex, Nifty Tumble On US Fiscal Concerns

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 | 16 minit yang lalu

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.

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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.

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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.

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U.S. Weekly Jobless Claims Rise More Than Expected

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.

RTTNews | 2j 10min yang lalu

Pound Jumps After BoE Rate Decision

The British pound strengthened against other major currencies in the European session on Thursday the Bank of England (BoE) reduced UK interest rates by a quarter point, making it the fifth reduction in a year, although almost half of its policymakers opted to maintain borrowing costs.

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CAC 40 Remains Firmly Up; ArcelorMittal Rises Over 7%

French stocks are up in positive territory on Thursday, despite concerns about the impact of U.S. tariffs that come into force today. Investors are largely focusing on earnings, and digesting the Bank of England's interest rate decision.

RTTNews | 2j 39min yang lalu

Pound Rises Against Majors

The British pound strengthened against other major currencies in the European session on Thursday.

RTTNews | 2j 55min yang lalu

EURUSD	1.16359	GBPUSD	1.34185	AUDUSD	0.65097
USDJPY	147.34	USDCAD	1.37592	USDCHF	0.80776

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Sensex, Nifty Tumble On US Fiscal Concerns