Advertisement
Japan Core Machinery Order Data Due On Monday
(RTTNews) - Japan will on Monday release February figures for core machinery orders, highlighting a light day for Asia-Pacific economic activity.
In January, core machinery orders were down 1.7 percent on month and 10.9 percent on year.
South Korea is scheduled to provide preliminary April figures for imports, exports and trade balance. In March, imports were down 12.3 percent on year and exports rose an annual 3.1 percent for a trade surplus of $4.28 billion.
Finally, the markets in Indonesia (Eid-ul-Fitr) and Thailand (Songkran Festival) are closed on Monday; Indonesia returns to action on Tuesday, while Thailand is back on Wednesday.
read more
Swiss Market Ends On Weak Note; Pharma Stocks Among Major Losers
The Switzerland market ended notably lower on Friday after languishing in negative territory right through the day's session.
RTTNews
|
1g 54 minut temu
European Markets Close Mostly Flat
The major European markets closed roughly flat on Friday as the mood turned cautious with investors awaiting Fitch's review of France's sovereign rating. Shares from automobile, banking and healthcare sectors were among the laggards, while mining stocks found fairly good support.
RTTNews
|
2g 36 minut temu
Canadian Market Drifts Lower On Profit Taking
Despite rising odds of interest rate cuts by the Bank of Canada and the Federal Reserve next week, the Canadian market is down in negative territory on Friday, taking a breather after consistently hitting record highs over the past several sessions.
RTTNews
|
3g 30 minut temu
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
|
5g 11 minut temu
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
|
6g 44 minut temu
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
|
7g 23 minut temu
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
|
7g 36 minut temu
Yen Falls Against Majors
The Japanese yen weakened against other major currencies in the European session on Friday.
RTTNews
|
7g 56 minut temu
