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RBA Minutes On Tap For Tuesday
(RTTNews) - The Reserve Bank of Australia will on Tuesday release the minutes from its monetary policy meeting on August 2, setting the pace for a light day in Asia-Pacific economic activity.
At the meeting, the central bank decided to lift the cash rate target by 50 basis points to 1.85 percent, the highest level since April 2016. The bank has raised the benchmark rate by a cumulative 175 basis points over the last four consecutive meetings. The bank also increased the interest rate on Exchange Settlement balances by 50 basis points to 1.75 percent.
Japan will see June results for its tertiary industry index; in May, the index rose 0.8 percent on month.
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Korea Interest Rate Decision Due On Thursday
The Bank of Korea will wrap up its monetary policy meeting this morning and then announce its decision on interest rates, highlighting a light day for Asia-Pacific economic activity. The BoK is expected to keep its benchmark lending rate unchanged at 2.50 percent.
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31 минут назад
Swiss Franc Advances Against Majors
The Swiss franc climbed against its major counterparts in the New York session on Wednesday.
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1ч 59мин назад
European Stocks Close On Mixed Note
European stocks turned in a mixed performance on Wednesday as investors largely stayed cautious, looking ahead to chipmaker Nvidia's quarterly earnings announcement, and continuing to assess the political situation in France.
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5ч 37мин назад
Euro Falls Amid Political Uncertainty
The euro weakened against other major currencies in the European session on Wednesday, as trader's concern about the collapse of France's government.
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9ч 52мин назад
Bay Street Likely To Open On Positive Note
Canadian shares are likely to open on a positive note on Wednesday, riding on strong earnings from Royal Bank of Canada and National Bank of Canada. Weak commodity prices and concerns on the geopolitical and tariffs front may weigh limit market's upside.
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10ч 18мин назад
European Stocks Turning In Mixed Performance
European stocks are turning in a mixed performance on Wednesday as political uncertainty in France, and a lack of any significant positive triggers render the mood cautious. Investors are also awaiting earnings updates from AI major NVIDIA.
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10ч 45мин назад
FTSE 100 Flat In Lackluster Trade; Bank Stocks Drifting Lower
U.K. stocks are somewhat subdued in lackluster trade on Wednesday as investors remain a bit reluctant to make significant moves due to a lack of triggers.
The benchmark FTSE 100 was at 9,266.25 a little before noon, up 0.45 points over previous close.
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11ч 34мин назад
CAC 40 Advances After Recent Losses
Despite the uncertainty on the political front, the French market is up in positive territory on Wednesday due largely to some bargain hunting at several counters after two successive days of declines. Investors are also looking ahead to AI giant Nvidia's earnings updates.
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11ч 49мин назад
