FTSE 100 Gains As Miners Jump On China Optimism

Japan Core Machinery Order Data Due On Thursday

apan will on Thursday release March figures for core machinery orders, highlighting a busy day for Asia-Pacific economic activity. Orders are expected to slip 1.5 percent on month and 2.5 percent on year after rising 4.3 percent on month and 1.5 percent on year in February.

RTTNews | 40 minutes ago

Pound Advances After U.K. Inflation Data

The pound was higher against its major counterparts in the New York session on Wednesday, after data showing an acceleration in consumer price inflation in the month of April.

RTTNews | 3h 47min ago

Canadian Market Turns Weak, Set To Snap 10-session Winning Streak

After ten straight days of gains, the Canadian market is down in negative territory Wednesday afternoon, weighed down by losses in healthcare, technology, real estate and consumer discretionary sectors.

RTTNews | 4h 45min ago

Swiss Markets Ends Modestly Lower

The Switzerland market ended lower on Wednesday after languishing in negative territory right through the day's trading session, as concerns about trade and geopolitical uncertainty rendered the mood cautious, prompting investors to refrain from making significant moves.

RTTNews | 5h 26min ago

European Stocks Close On Mixed Note Amid Geopolitical, Trade Uncertainty

European stocks turned in a mixed performance on Wednesday after a cautious session as investors awaited clarity on the trade front. The impasse in Ukraine peace talks and data showing a bigger than expected increase in UK inflation weighed on sentiment. A downward revision in U.S. federal deficit weighed as well.

RTTNews | 6h 4min ago

Bay Street Seen Opening On Mixed Note

Canadian shares are likely to open on a mixed note Wednesday morning. Weak European stocks, concerns about U.S. debt, impasse over peace talks and a lack of progress in trade negotiations may weigh on sentiment. Firm bullion and crude oil prices could trigger buying in resources sectors and limit market's downside.

RTTNews | 10h 44min ago

UK Inflation Strongest Since Early 2024 On Household Bills, Employer Tax

UK consumer price inflation accelerated sharply to the highest level in more than a year in April due to higher domestic bills and the hike in employers' taxes, official data revealed on Wednesday. The consumer price index rose by a bigger-than-expected 3.5 percent year-on-year in April, which was faster than the 2.6 percent increase in March, the Office for National Statistics reported.

RTTNews | 11h 34min ago

FTSE 100 Down Marginally As Investors Focus On Inflation Data, Earnings

U.K. stocks are marginally down on Wednesday amid concerns over an impasse in Russia-Ukraine peace talks, a lack of progress in trade negotiations, and data showing an acceleration in British consumer price inflation in the month of April. Investors are also reacting to some corporate earnings announcements.

RTTNews | 11h 42min ago

EURUSD	1.13217	GBPUSD	1.34101	AUDUSD	0.64324
USDJPY	144.059	USDCAD	1.38654	USDCHF	0.826

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FTSE 100 Gains As Miners Jump On China Optimism