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New Zealand Rate Decision On Tap For Wednesday
(RTTNews) - The Reserve Bank of New Zealand will wrap up its monetary policy meeting on Wednesday and then announce its decision on interest rates, highlighting a light day for Asia-Pacific economic activity.
The RBNZ is expected to hike its Official Cash Rate by 25 basis points, from 5.25 percent to 5.50 percent.
New Zealand also will see Q1 results for retail sales, with forecasts suggesting an increase of 0.2 percent on quarter following the 0.6 percent contraction in the previous three months. Sales are also expected to rise 3.6 percent on year after sinking 4.0 percent in the three months prior.
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Swiss Market Ends On Firm Note
Swiss stocks turned in a fine performance on Thursday, in line with most of the markets across Europe, amid optimism about a U.S.-EU trade deal materialising sometime soon.
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European Stocks Close Broadly Higher On Trade Deal Hopes
European stocks closed on a positive note on Thursday with the undertone remaining firm amid expectations the European Union and the U.S. will strike a trade deal soon. Investors also looked ahead to the earnings season that is set to start next week.
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Canadian Market Modestly Higher At Noon
After a flat start and a subsequent drop into negative territory, the Canadian market climbed higher Thursday morning and remained firmly well placed in positive territory at noon.
The mood remains somewhat cautious amid concerns about tariffs following U.S. President Donald Trump confirming a 50% levy on copper imports, and hinting at additional tariffs on semiconductors and pharmaceuticals.
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U.S. Jobless Claims Unexpectedly Slip To 227,000
First-time claims for U.S. unemployment benefits unexpectedly edged modestly lower in the week ended July 5th, according to a report released by the Labor Department on Thursday.
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U.S. Weekly Jobless Claims Unexpectedly Edge Lower
First-time claims for U.S. unemployment benefits unexpectedly edged modestly lower in the week ended July 5th, according to a report released by the Labor Department on Thursday.
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Bay Street Seen Opening On Mixed Note
Canadian shares may open on a slightly mixed note on Thursday tracking the trend in the commodity markets, and somewhat firm European stocks. The focus, once again, will be on trade negotiations between the U.S. and several other major nations.
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7h 37min ago
FTSE 100 Rises To Record High As Mining Stocks Rally
The UK stock market climbed to a new record high Thursday morning, lifted by strong gains in the mining sector.
The undertone in major European markets is quite firm today amid optimism about a potential trade deal between the U.S. and the European Union.
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CAC 40 Moderately Higher On Trade Deal Hopes
French stocks are gaining some ground in positive territory on Thursday amid rising hopes the European Union will strike a trade deal with the U.S. sometime soon.
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