Australia Unemployment Data Due On Thursday

RTTNews | Pred 7 dňami
Australia Unemployment Data Due On Thursday

(RTTNews) - Australia will on Thursday release June figures for unemployment, highlighting a modest day for Asia-Pacific economic activity.

The Australian economy is expected to have added 21,000 jobs following the loss of 2,500 jobs in May. The unemployment rate (4.1 percent) and participation rate (67.0 percent) are seen unchanged.

Japan will provide June numbers for imports, exports and trade balance. Imports are expected to slip 1.6 percent on year after falling 7.7 percent in May. Exports are called higher by an annual 0.5 percent after losing 1.7 percent in the previous month. The trade surplus is pegged at 353.9 billion yen following the 637.6 billion yen shortfall a month earlier.

Singapore will see June data for non-oil domestic exports; in May, NODX fell 12.0 percent on month and 3.5 percent on year for a trade surplus of SGD7.24 billion.

Hong Kong will release unemployment figures for June; in May, the jobless rate was 3.5 percent.

read more
Honeywell Lifts FY25 Outlook Above Markt After Q2 Beats Street

Honeywell Lifts FY25 Outlook Above Markt After Q2 Beats Street

Honeywell International Inc. (HON), which is preparing to separate into three public companies, on Thursday lifted its fiscal 2025 outlook for earnings and revenues after reporting higher second-quarter results above market estimates. In pre-market activity on the Nasdaq, Honeywell shares were losing around 1.4 percent.
RTTNews | Pred 57 minútami
FTSE 100 Up Nearly 1% On Encouraging Earnings Updates

FTSE 100 Up Nearly 1% On Encouraging Earnings Updates

U.K. stocks are up firmly in positive territory Thursday morning amid easing concerns about trade, as the U.S. and EU appear set to strike a deal sometime soon. Investors are also reacting to earnings updates and the latest batch of regional economic data.
RTTNews | Pred 1 h 31 min
Deutsche Bank Shares Up On Highest Q2 Profit Since 2007; Maintains FY25 Guidance

Deutsche Bank Shares Up On Highest Q2 Profit Since 2007; Maintains FY25 Guidance

Shares of Deutsche Bank AG were gaining around 7 percent in the morning trading in Germany and around 6 percent in the pre-market activity on the NYSE, after the banking major reported Thursday a net profit in its second quarter, compared to prior year's loss, mainly on the non-recurrence of a litigation provision, and higher revenues.
RTTNews | Pred 1 h 49 min
German Consumer Sentiment To Weaken In August: GfK

German Consumer Sentiment To Weaken In August: GfK

Consumer confidence in Germany is set to deteriorate in August as households preferred to save rather than spend due to the escalating uncertainty, survey data from the market research group GfK revealed on Thursday. The Consumer Climate indicator dropped unexpectedly to -21.5 points in August from -20.3 points in July. The score was forecast to improve to -19.4.
RTTNews | Pred 1 h 50 min
CAC Flat In Cautious Trade As Investors Focus On Earnings

CAC Flat In Cautious Trade As Investors Focus On Earnings

French stocks are turning in a mixed performance on Thursday with investors making cautious moves despite growing optimism the U.S. and EU will arrive at a trade agreement soon. Investors are digesting corporate earnings updates, and await the European Central Bank's monetary policy announcement due later in the day.
RTTNews | Pred 1 h 55 min
DAX Up Nearly 1% As Stocks Extend Gains On Trade Deal Optimism

DAX Up Nearly 1% As Stocks Extend Gains On Trade Deal Optimism

German stocks are notably higher on Thursday, extending gains from the previous session, thanks to rising optimism about trade following reports the US and EU are heading towards a deal that will see implementation of 15% tariffs on select European imports, as well as scrapping of some duties.
RTTNews | Pred 2 h 18 min
European Shares Extend Gains Before ECB Rate Decision

European Shares Extend Gains Before ECB Rate Decision

European shares traded higher on Thursday to hit a six-week high as investors digested a slew of earnings and awaited the European Central Bank's interest-rate decision later in the day.
RTTNews | Pred 3 h 6 min