Sensex, Nifty Open Higher On Fed Rate Optimism

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 | 1 h 24 min atrás

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 | 2 h 7 min atrás

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 | 3 h 0 min atrás

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 | 4 h 42 min atrás

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 | 6 h 15 min atrás

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 | 6 h 54 min atrás

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 | 7 h 7 min atrás

Yen Falls Against Majors

The Japanese yen weakened against other major currencies in the European session on Friday.

RTTNews | 7 h 26 min atrás

EURUSD	1.17389	GBPUSD	1.35674	AUDUSD	0.66516
USDJPY	147.51	USDCAD	1.38405	USDCHF	0.79598