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FTSE 100 Tumbles Ahead Of BoE Rate Decision
(RTTNews) - U.K. stocks fell sharply on Thursday ahead of the Bank of England rate announcement due at noon. Analysts expect another 25-bps rate hike coupled with cautious commentary around the economy.
The benchmark FTSE 100 was down 141 points, or 1.9 percent, at 7,132 after closing 1.2 percent higher on Wednesday.
Fashion retailer ASOS plunged 27 percent and rival Boohoo slumped 18 percent after both reported slowing sales.
CRH, a building materials business, fell 2.6 percent after it has entered into arrangements with UBS A.G., London Branch to repurchase shares on CRH's behalf for up to $300 million.
BHP shares fell over 2 percent. The miner announced it will retain New South Wales Energy Coal in its portfolio.
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Lower Open Called For Thai Stock Market
The Thai stock market headed south again on Friday, one day after ending the two-day slide in which it had given up more than 20 points or 1.6 percent. The Stock Exchange of Thailand now sits just beneath the 1,270-point plateau and it's expected to see continued consolidation on Monday.
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Indonesia Shares May Take Further Damage On Monday
The Indonesia stock market has finished lower in back-to-back sessions, falling almost 20 points or 0.3 percent along the way. The Jakarta Composite Index now sits just above the 8,370-point plateau and it's likely to open under water again on Monday.
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Japanese Market Modestly Lower
The Japanese stock market is trading modestly lower on Monday, extending the sharp losses in the previous session, following the mixed cues from Wall Street on Friday, with the Nikkei 225 falling below the 50,200 level, with weakness exporter and automaker stocks as well as a mixed performance across most other sectors.
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Hong Kong Bourse Tipped To Open In The Red
The Hong Kong stock market on Friday wrote a finish to the four-day winning streak in which it had rallied almost 825 points or 3.5 percent. The Hang Seng Index now rests just above the 26,570-point plateau and it may take further damage on Monday.
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Australian Market Slightly Lower
The Australian stock market is slightly lower on Monday, adding to the losses in the previous four sessions, following the mixed cues from Wall Street on Friday. The benchmark S&P/ASX 200 index is staying well below the 8,650.00 level, with weakness in iron ore miners and technology stocks partially offset by gains in gold miners and financial stocks.
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Lower Open Predicted For China Stock Market
The China stock market turned lower again on Friday, one day after ending the two-day slide in which it had fallen almost 20 points or 0.5 percent. The Shanghai Composite Index now sits just above the 3,990-point plateau and it may extend its losses on Monday.
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Losing Streak May Continue For Taiwan Stock Market
The Taiwan stock market has finished lower in back-to-back sessions, tumbling almost 550 points or 2 percent along the way. The Taiwan Stock Exchange now sits just beneath the 27,400-point plateau and it may see mild consolidation again on Monday.
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Singapore Shares May Open Under Water On Monday
The Singapore stock market on Friday snapped the three-day winning streak in which it had climbed almost 90 points or 2 percent. The Straits Times Index now sits just beneath the 4,550-point plateau and it's looking at another soft start again on Monday.
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