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DAX Gains Ahead Of Key Inflation Reading
(RTTNews) - German stocks traded slightly higher on Wednesday ahead of the release of euro zone inflation data later in the day.
Regional bond yields dipped, a day after data showed German inflation eased more than expected in March, supporting expectations that the European Central Bank will start lowering interest rates in June.
The benchmark DAX was up 42 points, or 0.2 percent, at 18,325 after losing 1.1 percent the previous day.
Siemens shares edged up slightly after the engineering firm said it was not planning to make an offer for British engineer Renishaw.
Wind turbine maker Nordex Group fell nearly 2 percent despite securing an order for a further 39 turbines from wind and solar park developer Umweltgerechte Kraftanlagen GmbH & Co. KG.
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Australian Market Extends Early Strong Gains In Mid-market
The Australian market is extending its early strong gains in mid-market moves on Thursday, snapping a four-session losing streak, following the mixed cues from Wall Street overnight. The benchmark S&P/ASX 200 is moving above the 8,800 level, with gains in mining, financial and technology stocks partially offset by weakness in energy stocks.
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Asian Markets Trade Mostly Higher
Asian stock markets are trading mostly higher on Thursday, following the mixed cues from Wall Street overnight, as traders remain optimistic that the US Fed will lower interest rates by at least a quarter point later this month after a report showed job openings in the U.S. fell to their lowest level in ten months in July. Asian markets closed mostly lower on Wednesday.
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Sensex, Nifty Seen Higher As Investors React To GST Meeting Outcome
Indian shares look set to open higher on Thursday after the Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council approved a new dual-slab structure of 5 percent and 18 percent, and scrapped the existing 12 percent and 28 percent rates, in a landmark move aimed at simplifying India's indirect tax regime.
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Thai Shares Tipped To Open In The Green On Thursday
The Thai stock market has moved higher in three straight sessions, adding almost 24 points or 2 percent in that span. The Stock Exchange of Thailand now sits just shy of the 1,260-point plateau and it's got a positive lead again for Thursday's trade.
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Additional Support Predicted For Indonesia Stock Market
The Indonesia stock market has moved higher in back-to-back sessions, gathering almost 140 points or 1.8 percent along the way. The Jakarta Composite Index now rests just above the 7,885-point plateau and it's expected to open to the upside again on Thursday.
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Japanese Market Significantly Higher
The Japanese market is trading significantly higher on Thursday, reversing the losses in the previous session, following the mixed cues from Wall Street overnight. The Nikkei 225 is moving up 500 points to well above the 42,400 level, with gains across all sectors led by index heavyweights and technology stocks.
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Hong Kong Shares Poised To End Losing Streak
The Hong Kong stock market has moved lower in two straight sessions, sinking more than 270 points or 1.1 percent in that span. The Hang Seng Index now sits just shy of the 25,350-point plateau although it may stop the bleeding on Thursday.
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Australian Market Notably Higher
The Australian market is trading notably higher on Thursday, snapping a three-session losing streak, following the mixed cues from Wall Street overnight. The benchmark S&P/ASX 200 is moving above the 8,800 level, with gains in mining, financial and technology stocks partially offset by weakness in energy stocks.
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