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Nikkei May Take Further Damage On Friday

The Japanese stock market has alternated between positive and negative finishes through the last five trading days since the end of the two-day winning streak in which it had rallied more than 370 points or 1 percent. The Nikkei 225 now rests just above the 36,790-point plateau and it may extend its losses on Friday.
RTTNews | 119 days ago
Tech Shares Likely To Drag KOSPI Lower

Tech Shares Likely To Drag KOSPI Lower

The South Korea stock market has alternated between positive and negative finishes through the last five trading days since the end of the two-day winning streak in which it had advanced almost 50 points or 2 percent. The KOSPI now sits just beneath the 2,575-point plateau and the losses may accelerate on Friday.
RTTNews | 119 days ago
TSX Sheds Nearly 1% On Tariff Jitters

TSX Sheds Nearly 1% On Tariff Jitters

The Canadian market ended notably lower on Thursday, with its benchmark S&P/TSX Composite Index falling to a four-and-a-half-month low, as rising concerns about global economic growth due to the trade war triggered heavy selling at several counters from across various sectors.
RTTNews | 119 days ago
South Korea Export Price Data Due On Friday

South Korea Export Price Data Due On Friday

South Korea will on Friday release February figures for its export and import price indexes, highlighting a light day for Asia-Pacific economic activity.
RTTNews | 119 days ago
Dollar Rises Against Major Counterparts Amid Tariff War

Dollar Rises Against Major Counterparts Amid Tariff War

The U.S. dollar climbed higher against its major counterparts on Thursday with rising worries about the impact of the tariff war between the U.S. and some major trading partners pushed up the demand for the safe-haven currency.
RTTNews | 119 days ago
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Swiss Market Ends Modestly Lower After Choppy Session

Swiss Market Ends Modestly Lower After Choppy Session

The Switzerland market ended modestly lower on Thursday after a choppy session, as the ongoing trade war between the U.S. and other countries including Canada, China and the EU nations weighed on investor sentiment.
RTTNews | 119 days ago
European Stocks Close Weak As Tariff War Hurts Sentiment

European Stocks Close Weak As Tariff War Hurts Sentiment

European stocks closed broadly lower on Thursday amid rising concerns about global economic growth following U.S. President's tariffs on steel and aluminum, the retaliatory measures from Canada and the European Union, and subsequent threat by Trump that reciprocal tariffs on U.S.' trade partners will take effect next month.
RTTNews | 119 days ago
U.S. Dollar Advances Amid Tariff Concerns

U.S. Dollar Advances Amid Tariff Concerns

The U.S. dollar firmed against its most major counterparts in the New York session on Thursday, as investors rushed to safe-haven assets amid concerns about President Donald Trump's trade policies after he suggested the U.S. would respond to the European Union's countermeasures with even more tariffs.
RTTNews | 119 days ago
Canadian Market Moderately Lower In Cautious Trade

Canadian Market Moderately Lower In Cautious Trade

The Canadian market is down in negative territory around noon on Thursday amid rising concerns over fresh tariffs, and on fears of recession in the U.S. and Canada. Tariff worries keep investors on the edge after Canada and the EU swiftly retaliated against U.S. steel and aluminum tariffs and President Trump vowed to respond to the countermeasures.
RTTNews | 119 days ago
U.S. Weekly Jobless Claims Unexpectedly Edge Down To 220,000

U.S. Weekly Jobless Claims Unexpectedly Edge Down To 220,000

A report released by the Labor Department on Thursday unexpectedly showed a modest decrease by first-time claims for U.S. unemployment benefits in the week ended March 8th. The Labor Department said initial jobless claims edged down to 220,000, a decrease of 2,000 from the previous week's revised level of 222,000. The dip surprised economists, who had expected jobless claims to inch up to 225,000.
RTTNews | 119 days ago
U.S. Producer Prices Unexpectedly Flat In February

U.S. Producer Prices Unexpectedly Flat In February

With an increase in prices for goods offset by a decrease in prices for services, the Labor Department released a report on Thursday showing producer prices in the U.S. were unexpectedly flat in the month of February. The Labor Department said its producer price index for final demand was unchanged in February after climbing by an upwardly revised 0.6 percent in January.
RTTNews | 119 days ago

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