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CAC 40 Edges Higher Ahead Of Lagarde Speech
(RTTNews) - French stocks were up slightly on Friday ahead of European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde's speech later in the day.
She will be speaking for the second time this week after cautioning that cutting interest rates too soon could threaten Europe's progress in battling the inflation.
The benchmark CAC 40 was up 24 points, or 0.3 percent, at 7,425 after rallying 1.1 percent in the previous session.
In the currency markets, the British pound fell against the euro, dollar and other currencies after data showed British retailers suffered the biggest drop in sales for almost three years during December.
Elsewhere, German producer prices declined for the sixth straight month in December due to cheaper energy costs.
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Japan Shares Due For Profit Taking On Monday
The Japan stock market bounced higher again on Friday, one day after snapping the six-day winning streak in which it had surged more than 3,000 points or 7.3 percent. The Nikkei 225 now sits just beneath the 43,380-point plateau although investors are likely to lock in gains on Monday.
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South Korea Shares May Be Stuck In Neutral On Monday
Ahead of Friday's holiday for Liberation Day, the South Korea stock market had moved higher in back-to-back sessions, gathering more than 35 points or 1.1 percent along the way. The KOSPI now sits just above the 3,225-point plateau although it m ay spin its wheels on Monday.
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Singapore Export Data On Tap For Monday
Singapore will on Monday release July figures for non-oil domestic exports, highlighting a light day for Asia-Pacific economic activity. In June, NODX was up 14.3 percent on month and 13.0 percent on year.
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Euro Higher Against Majors
The euro appreciated against its major counterparts in the New York session on Friday.
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TSX Down Marginally In Lackluster Trade
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Swiss Market Ends On Firm Note
The Switzerland market ended on a firm note on Friday with stocks from across several sectors gaining ground on sustained buying support. The mood remained positive right through the day's session, amid some expectations about an end to the Ukraine war.
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European Stocks Close Mixed After Cautious Session
European stocks closed on a mixed note on Friday with investors largely staying cautious, awaiting the meeting of the Presidents of the U.S. and Russia, and continuing to assess Trump administration's tariff moves and their impact on global economic growth.
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U.S. Business Inventories Rise In Line With Estimates In June
A report released by the Commerce Department on Friday showed business inventories in the U.S. increased in line with economist estimates in the month of June. The Commerce Department said business inventories rose by 0.2 percent in June after coming in unchanged in May. The uptick matched expectations.
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