TSX Snaps 4-day Losing Streak, Ends On Firm Note

Australian Market Trims Early Losses In Mid-market

The Australian stock market is trimming its early losses in mid-market moves on Wednesday, but extends the losses in the previous two sessions, following the mixed cues from Wall Street overnight. The benchmark S&P/ASX 200 falling below the 8,600 level, with weakness in financial and energy stocks partially offset by gains in mining and technology stocks.

RTTNews | Pred 1 h 36 min

Asian Markets Trade Mixed

Asian stock markets trade mixed on Wednesday, following the mixed cues from Wall Street overnight, after the release of sluggish US jobs data failed to boost expectations for further interest rate cuts by the US Fed. Data showed stronger than expected job growth in November, but the increase followed a notable loss of jobs in October. Asian markets closed mostly lower on Tuesday.

RTTNews | Pred 1 h 42 min

Indian Shares Set For Lackluster Open On Muted Global Cues

Indian shares are seen opening on a flat note on Wednesday after new data showed the U.S. jobs market remains sluggish but not quickly deteriorating.

RTTNews | Pred 2 h 22 min

Thai Stock Market May Extend Tuesday's Losses

The Thai stock market on Tuesday ended the two-day winning streak in which it had climbed almost 20 points or 1.6 percent. The Stock Exchange of Thailand now sits just above the 1,260-point plateau and it may take further damage on Wednesday.

RTTNews | Pred 3 h 3 min

U.S. Dollar Drops Against Most Majors

The U.S. dollar dropped against its most major counterparts in the New York session on Tuesday.

RTTNews | Pred 3 h 3 min

Indonesia Shares Expected To Remain Rangebound

The Indonesia stock market has alternated between positive and negative finishes through the last 10 trading days since the end of the two-day winning streak in which it had picked up almost 110 points or 1.3 percent. The Jakarta Composite Index now sits just beneath the 8,690-point plateau although it's likely to hand back those gains on Wednesday.

RTTNews | Pred 3 h 33 min

Japanese Market Modestly Lower

The Japanese stock market is trading modestly lower on Wednesday, extending the losses in the previous two sessions, following the mixed cues from Wall Street overnight. The Nikkei 225 is falling below the 49,300 level, with weakness in exporters and a mixed performance across most other sectors.

RTTNews | Pred 3 h 45 min

Mild Upside Seen For Hong Kong Stock Market

The Hong Kong stock market has finished lower in two straight sessions, sinking more than 740 points or 2.8 percent along the way. The Hang Seng Index now sits just above the 25,230-point plateau although it may tick higher on Wednesday.

RTTNews | Pred 3 h 48 min

EURUSD	1.17359	GBPUSD	1.34055	AUDUSD	0.66248
USDJPY	154.921	USDCAD	1.37683	USDCHF	0.79583