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German Industrial Output Drops; Exports Fall

German industrial production declined more than expected in April as the temporary boost from the frontloading of orders ahead of the US tariff hikes faded, data from Destatis revealed on Friday. Another data showed that Germany's trade surplus declined in April as exports to the US logged a double-digit decline amid a notable growth in imports. Industrial output declined 1.4 percent.
RTTNews | 31 days ago
UK Halifax House Prices Fall Unexpectedly

UK Halifax House Prices Fall Unexpectedly

UK house prices declined unexpectedly in May after the stamp duty holiday ended in March, data from the mortgage lender Halifax revealed on Friday. House prices dropped 0.4 percent month-on-month in May, in contrast to the 0.3 percent increase in April. Prices were expected to grow 0.4 percent. On a yearly basis, house price inflation softened to 2.5 percent in May from 3.2 percent in April.
RTTNews | 31 days ago
European Economic News Preview: Germany Industrial Output, Foreign Trade Data Due

European Economic News Preview: Germany Industrial Output, Foreign Trade Data Due

Industrial production and foreign trade from Germany and house prices from the UK 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 industrial production and foreign trade data. Economists forecast industrial output to fall 0.9 percent on a monthly basis in April, in contrast to the 3.0 percent rise in March.
RTTNews | 31 days ago
Sensex, Nifty Seen Little Changed Before RBI's Rate Decision

Sensex, Nifty Seen Little Changed Before RBI's Rate Decision

Indian shares look set to open on a flat note Friday as investors await the Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) monetary policy decision later in the day, with the central bank widely expected to cut interest rates by 25 basis points for the third consecutive time.
RTTNews | 31 days ago
Asian Shares Muted In Lackluster Trade

Asian Shares Muted In Lackluster Trade

Asian stocks were mixed in lackluster trade on Friday despite U.S. President Donald Trump describing a phone call with his Chinese counterpart as "very good" and saying it "resulted in a very positive conclusion for both countries."
RTTNews | 31 days ago
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Thai Stock Market May Head South Again On Friday

Thai Stock Market May Head South Again On Friday

The Thai stock market on Thursday ended the two-day slide in which it had slumped more than 30 points or 2.4 percent. The Stock Exchange of Thailand now rests just above the 1,140-point plateau although it may tick lower again on Friday.
RTTNews | 31 days ago
China Shares Due For Consolidation On Friday

China Shares Due For Consolidation On Friday

The China stock market has finished higher in three straight sessions, advancing more than 35 points or 1.1 percent along the way. The Shanghai Composite Index now sits just above the 3,375-point plateau although it's looking at a soft start on Friday.
RTTNews | 31 days ago
Profit Taking Expected For Taiwan Stock Market

Profit Taking Expected For Taiwan Stock Market

The Taiwan stock market has moved higher in three straight sessions, accelerating almost 680 points or 3.2 percent along the way. The Taiwan Stock Exchange now sits just beneath the 21,675-point plateau although investors may cash in on Friday.
RTTNews | 31 days ago
Hong Kong Bourse May Spin Its Wheels On Friday

Hong Kong Bourse May Spin Its Wheels On Friday

The Hong Kong stock market has moved higher in three consecutive sessions, accelerating almost 750 points or 3.5 percent along the way. The Hang Seng Index now sits just above the 23,900-point plateau although it's likely to be stuck in neutral on Friday.
RTTNews | 31 days ago
Japan Household Spending Sinks 1.8% In April

Japan Household Spending Sinks 1.8% In April

The average of household spending in Japan was down a seasonally adjusted 1.8 percent on month in April, the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications said on Friday - coming in at 325,717 yen.
RTTNews | 31 days ago
Rally May Stall For Malaysia Stock Market

Rally May Stall For Malaysia Stock Market

The Malaysia stock market has moved higher in two straight sessions, collecting almost 15 points or 1 percent along the way. The Kuala Lumpur Composite Index now sits just beneath the 1,520-point plateau although it may run out steam on Friday.
RTTNews | 31 days ago

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