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CAC 40 Edges Higher As Investors Await FOMC Minutes
(RTTNews) - French stocks edged higher on Monday amid expectations that falling inflation across industrialized countries will prompt global central banks to start cutting interest rates next year.
Investors await comments from a number of central bankers later today, including Bank of France Governor de Galhau, Bank of Spain Governor de Cos and Bank of England Governor Bailey.
Minutes from the Federal Reserve's last meeting earlier this month are due to be released Tuesday and could shed further light on the central bank's considerations.
The minutes could influence a potential rebound or continuation of the rally in U.S. bond yields.
The benchmark CAC 40 was up 13 points, or 0.2 percent, at 7,247 after gaining 0.9 percent on Friday.
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Target Q2 Down, Yet Beats Street, Backs FY25 View, Names Michael Fiddelke CEO; Shares Hit
Shares of Target Corp. were losing around 11 percent in the pre-market activity on the NYSE, after the retail major reported Wednesday lower profit and comparable sales in its second quarter. However, earnings per share and top line beat market estimates, and the firm maintained its fiscal 2025 outlook. Separately, Target announced the appointment of Michael Fiddelke, chief operating officer,
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Indonesia Unexpectedly Cuts Interest Rate
Indonesia's central bank eased its monetary policy unexpectedly on Wednesday in order to bolster economic growth amid inflation remaining well within the target range. The Bank Indonesia board, led by Governor Perry Warjiyo, decided to cut the BI rate by 25 basis points to 5.0 percent.
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Bay Street Likely To Open On Subdued Note
Canadian shares look headed for a somewhat subdued start on Wednesday as investors, looking for further progress in geopolitical and trade talks, are likely to remain largely cautious with their moves. Energy and gold stocks may attract buyers thanks to higher oil and bullion prices.
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FTSE 100 Recovers From Early Weakness, Up Nearly 0.3%
After opening slightly down and drifting further lower subsequently, the U.K. market has regained lost ground and is up in positive territory around noon on Wednesday.
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CAC 40 Flat In Lackluster Trade
French stocks are exhibiting some weakness on Wednesday, after seeing a big upmove in the previous session. The mood is cautious with investors looking ahead to the Federal Reserve's annual Jackson Hole Symposium.
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Pound Rises As UK Inflation Hits 18-Month High
The British pound strengthened against other major currencies in the European session on Wednesday, as the UK consumer price inflation accelerated to an 18-month high in July on airfares and food prices, suggesting that the Bank of England is likely to delay further easing.
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Sensex, Nifty Extend Gains For Fifth Day
Indian shares eked out modest gains on Wednesday, with underlying sentiment supported by the unexpected announcements relating to GST reforms and the recent progress in India-China ties.
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DAX Drifts Lower In Cautious Trade
The German market is notably lower on Wednesday, weighed down by losses in the defense stocks, amid rising optimism about a potential Russia-Ukraine peace deal.
The focus is on the Federal Reserve's annual symposium in Jackson Hole, that gets underway on Thursday.
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