Japan Inflation Data Due On Friday

RTTNews | 12 days ago
Japan Inflation Data Due On Friday

(RTTNews) - Japan will on Friday release March national figures for consumer prices, highlighting a light day for Asia-Pacific economic activity. In February, overall inflation was flat on month and up 2.8 percent on year, while core CPI also rose an annual 2.8 percent.

Malaysia will see Q1 numbers for gross domestic product and March data for imports, exports and trade balance. In the previous three months, GDP was up 3.0 percent on year; in February, imports were up 8.4 percent on year and exports fell an annual 0.8 percent for a trade surplus of MYR10.90 billion.

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Standard Motor Products Q1 Results Top Estimates

Standard Motor Products Q1 Results Top Estimates

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Verisk Q1 Results Top Estimates; Backs FY24 Outlook

Verisk Q1 Results Top Estimates; Backs FY24 Outlook

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Bay Street Likely To Open On Mixed Note; Fed Policy Eyed

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RTTNews | 5h 9min ago
Estee Lauder Slashes FY24 Outlook - Update

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While reporting financial results for the third quarter on Wednesday, Estee Lauder Cos., Inc. (EL) slashed its earnings, adjusted earnings and revenue growth guidance for the full-year 2024. The company also provided outlook for the fourth quarter, well below estimates.
RTTNews | 5h 35min ago
Lower Futures Point To Weak Opening On Wall Street; Fed Policy Eyed

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