South Korea Inflation Data On Tap For Wednesday

U.S. Consumer Sentiment Deteriorates Much More Than Expected In September

Preliminary data released by the University of Michigan on Friday showed consumer sentiment in the U.S. has deteriorated by much more than anticipated in the month of September. The University of Michigan said its consumer sentiment index fell to 55.4 in September from 58.2 in August. Economists had expected the index to edge down to 58.0.

RTTNews | 1h 37min ago

UK Economy Flatlines In July

The UK economy stagnated in July, posing further challenges to Chancellor Rachel Reeves as any tax hikes or spending cuts would again dampens activity. Real gross domestic product showed no growth in July, as expected, after rising 0.4 percent in June, the Office for National Statistics reported Friday.

RTTNews | 3h 10min ago

Bay Street Likely To Open On Mixed Note

Canadian shares may open on a mixed note Friday morning as investors are likely to take some profits after recent gains. Firm gold and oil prices may push up resources stocks.

RTTNews | 3h 49min ago

Russia Central Bank Cuts Rate By 100 Bps

Russia's central bank slashed its benchmark interest rate for the third time this year as higher lending rates weigh on business activity and damp economic recovery. The Board of Directors of Bank of Russia, governed by Elvira Nabiullina, decided to cut the key interest rate by 100 basis points to 17.00 percent from 18.00 percent.

RTTNews | 4h 2min ago

Yen Falls Against Majors

The Japanese yen weakened against other major currencies in the European session on Friday.

RTTNews | 4h 22min ago

FTSE 100 Modestly Higher As Miners Rise

The UK market is up in positive territory a little past noon on Friday, supported by solid gains in the mining sector thanks to higher metal prices. Investors are also digesting the data showing the UK economy stagnated in July as expansions in services and construction sectors were offset by the decline in industrial production.

RTTNews | 5h 2min ago

CAC 40 Down Nearly 0.5%

French stocks are exhibiting weakness on Friday with investors largely cautious ahead of Fitch Ratings' review of France's sovereign credit rating. Expectations of a rate cut by the Federal Reserve next week appear to be limiting market's downside.

RTTNews | 5h 20min ago

DAX Modestly Lower In Cautious Trade; Auto Stocks Among Major Losers

German stocks are down in negative territory on Friday in cautious trade amid concerns about a possible downgrade of France's sovereign rating. Optimism about an interest rate cut by the Federal Reserve next week helps limit market's downside.

RTTNews | 5h 37min ago

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