Sensex, Nifty Extend Gains As IT Stocks Surge

Asian Shares Mixed; Japan Leads Losses

Asian stocks ended mixed on Friday after three days of gains. Japanese markets led regional losses after government data showed household spending in the country unexpectedly slumped at the fastest pace in nearly two years in October.

RTTNews | 1h 18min ago

German Factory Orders Rise More Than Forecast

Germany's factory orders grew more than expected in October on robust domestic demand, official data revealed on Friday. Factory orders logged a monthly growth of 1.5 percent, Destatis said. Although the pace of growth softened from the revised 2.0 percent rise posted in September, it was much faster than economists' forecast of 0.3 percent.

RTTNews | 1h 54min ago

European Economic News Preview: German Factory Orders Data Due

Factory orders from Germany and revised GDP from the euro area are due on Friday, headlining a busy day for the European economic news. At 2.00 am ET, Destatis is scheduled to issue Germany's factory orders data for October. Orders are forecast to climb 0.3 percent month-on-month, slower than the 1.1 percent increase seen in September.

RTTNews | 4h 6min ago

European Shares Seen Tad Higher With US PCE Data In Focus

European stocks are seen opening a tad higher on Friday as focus shifts to the U.S. economic calendar.

RTTNews | 4h 25min ago

Indian Shares Struggle For Direction Ahead Of MPC Decision

Indian shares struggled for direction in early trade on Friday ahead of the Reserve Bank of India's interest-rate decision.

RTTNews | 5h 54min ago

Australian Market Swings To Slight Gains In Mid-market

The Australian stock market is swinging to slight gains in mid-market moves on Friday, extending the gains in the previous three seasons, following the mixed cues from Wall Street overnight. The benchmark S&P/ASX 200 is staying above the 8,600 level, with gains in gold miners, financial and technology stocks.

RTTNews | 6h 44min ago

Asian Markets Trade Mostly Lower

Asian stock markets are trading mostly lower on Friday, following the mixed cues from Wall Street overnight, with Japan leading the losses, as traders remain cautious ahead of the rate decisions by the US Fed and the Bank of Japan in the coming days. They also look ahead to key U.S. inflation data and the September income and spending report later in the day for further clues on the interest rate.

RTTNews | 7h 6min ago

Indian Shares Set For Muted Start; RBI Decision Eyed

Indian shares look set to open on a cautious note as investors await the Reserve Bank of India's interest-rate decision and policy guidance for direction.

RTTNews | 7h 24min ago

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