CAC 40 Retreats On Recession Worries

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CAC 40 Retreats On Recession Worries

(RTTNews) - French stocks tumbled on Thursday amid worries that steep interest-rate hikes could tip the world's largest economy into a recession.

Fed Governor Christopher Waller is scheduled to speak later today amid speculation the Federal Reserve could raise its target fed funds rate by 1 percentage point at its July 26-27 meeting.

June's producer price report may also offer more clues on what the Fed might do.

On the earnings front, major U.S. banks JPMorgan Chase and Morgan Stanley will report their financial results.

The benchmark CAC 40 was down 70 points, or 1.2 percent, at 5,930 after closing 0.7 percent lower in the previous session.

The dollar resumed its relentless rise today, charting new 24-year highs against the yen and pinning the euro close to parity.

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Australia Trade Data On Tap For Thursday

Australia Trade Data On Tap For Thursday

Australia will on Thursday release April figures for imports, exports and trade balance, highlighting a modest day for Asia-Pacific economic activity. In March, imports were down 2.2 percent on month and exports rose 7.6 percent for a trade surplus of A$6.90 billion.
RTTNews | 19 phút trước
U.S. Dollar Falls Amid Weak Data, Trade Tensions

U.S. Dollar Falls Amid Weak Data, Trade Tensions

The U.S. dollar slipped against its major counterparts in the New York session on Wednesday, following the release of weaker than expected economic data, as well as rising trade tensions.
RTTNews | 2h 41phút trước
Swiss Market Ends Moderately Higher

Swiss Market Ends Moderately Higher

After a somewhat sluggish start, Swiss stocks gained in strength Wednesday morning and stayed firm right till the end of the session to sign off on a positive note.
RTTNews | 5h 2phút trước
European Stocks Close Higher On Optimism About U.S. - EU Trade Talks

European Stocks Close Higher On Optimism About U.S. - EU Trade Talks

European stocks closed higher on Wednesday amid slightly easing concerns about a trade war after EU trade chief said talks with the U.S. were advancing in the right direction. Investors also digested regional economic data and some corporate earnings updates, and looked ahead to the European Central Bank's monetary policy announcement on Thursday.
RTTNews | 5h 19phút trước
Canadian Market Down In Negative Territory After BoC Holds Interest Rate

Canadian Market Down In Negative Territory After BoC Holds Interest Rate

After opening slightly up and advancing a bit, Canadian stocks retreated Wednesday morning, with investors digesting the Bank of Canada's rate decision, and assessing the prospects of trade negotiations with the U.S. in the wake of U.S. President Donald Trump doubling tariffs on steel and aluminum.
RTTNews | 6h 9phút trước
U.S. Services Index Unexpectedly Indicates Slight Contraction In May

U.S. Services Index Unexpectedly Indicates Slight Contraction In May

Service sector activity in the U.S. unexpectedly saw a slight contraction in the month of May, the Institute for Supply Management revealed in a report released on Wednesday. The ISM said its services PMI fell to 49.9 in May from 51.6 in April, with a reading below 50 indicating contraction. Economists had expected the index to inch up to 52.0.
RTTNews | 8h 1phút trước
Bank Of Canada Once Again Leaves Interest Rates Unchanged

Bank Of Canada Once Again Leaves Interest Rates Unchanged

The Bank of Canada on Wednesday announced its widely expected decision to leave interest rates unchanged for the second consecutive meeting. The Canadian central bank said it decided to maintain its target for the overnight rate at 2.75 percent, with the Bank Rate at 3 percent and the deposit rate at 2.70 percent.
RTTNews | 8h 24phút trước
FSIS Announces Recalls Of 22K Pounds Of Beef, Pork Products For Various Reasons

FSIS Announces Recalls Of 22K Pounds Of Beef, Pork Products For Various Reasons

The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service or FSIS announced recalls of around 22 thousand pounds of select beef and pork products, citing various reasons including misbranding and undeclared allergens. Springville, Utah-based Springville Meat & Cold Storage Co., Inc. called back around 15,388 pounds of heat-treated shelf-stable ready-to-eat or RTE beef jerky/beef...
RTTNews | 8h 54phút trước