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Japan Household Spending Data Due On Friday
(RTTNews) - Japan will on Friday release August figures for household spending, highlighting a light day for Asia-Pacific economic activity. Spending is expected to rise 0.9 percent on month and sink 4.3 percent on year after falling 2.7 percent on month and 5.0 percent on year in July.
Japan also will see August results for its leading index, with forecasts suggesting a score of 109.0, up from 108.2.
Australia will provide August data for retail sales, with analysts looking for an increase of 0.2 percent on month, slowing 0.5 percent in July.
Finally, the markets in China remain closed for the National Day holiday and will resume trade on Monday.
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Swiss Market Ends Marginally Up
The Switzerland market ended marginally up on Thursday after a choppy ride as stocks swung between gains and losses right through the day's trading session.
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European Stocks Close Weak
European stocks closed lower on Thursday as the mood remained largely cautious with investors closely following geopolitical news, digesting tech giant Nvidia's earnings, and some crucial economic data from the U.S.
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Canadian Stocks Turning In Mixed Performance; TSX Down Marginally
After a positive start and a subsequent drop early on in the session, the Canadian market remains weak around early afternoon on Thursday, weighed down by losses in consumer staples, industrials and communications sectors.
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U.S. Pending Home Sales Fall More Than Expected In July
A report released by the National Association of Realtors on Thursday showed pending home sales in the U.S. fell by more than expected in the month of July. NAR said its pending home sales index decreased by 0.4 percent to 71.7 in July after sliding by 0.8 percent to 72.0 in June. Economists had expected pending home sales to edge down by 0.1 percent.
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Eurozone Economic Confidence Weakens In August
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Walgreen Co. Now Operating As Private Standalone Company Under Sycamore Partners
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U.S. Economy Surges More Than Previously Estimated In Q2
The U.S. economy grew by more than previously estimated in the second quarter of 2025, according to revised data released by the Commerce Department on Thursday. The report said real gross domestic product shot up by 3.3 percent in the second quarter compared to the previously reported 3.0 percent surge. Economists had expected the jump in GDP to be upwardly revised to 3.1 percent.
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U.S. Weekly Jobless Claims Dip Roughly In Line With Estimates
A report released by the Labor Department on Thursday showed a modest decrease by first-time claims for U.S. unemployment benefits in the week ended August 23rd. The Labor Department said initial jobless claims dipped to 229,000, a decrease of 5,000 from the previous week's revised level of 234,000. Economists had expected jobless claims to slip to 230,000.
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