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DAX Holds Steady Ahead Of Fed Decision
(RTTNews) - German stocks were steady on Wednesday as investors reacted to mixed manufacturing data from China and awaited the Federal Reserve's interest-rate decision later in the day for direction.
The benchmark DAX was up 0.1 percent at 15,144 after ending marginally higher the previous day.
Hannover Re shares slumped 4.3 percent. In order to take account of the growth in the property and casualty reinsurance portfolio and the increased loss expectation from natural catastrophes, the reinsurer has increased its net major-loss budget for 2023 to 1.725 billion euros.
Software AG plunged 13 percent. The company reported that, on an organic basis, EBIT was 43.1 million euros in the fourth quarter compared to 32.2 million euros, prior year.
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Canadian Dollar Drops Against Most Majors
The Canadian dollar fell against its most major counterparts in the New York session on Friday.
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Swiss Market Settles Moderately Lower
The Switzerland market ended weak on Friday, in line with markets across Europe, as investors chose to trim down positions at several counters, continuing to react to earnings updates and assessing the developments on the trade front.
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European Markets Close Weak After Cautious Session
European markets closed weak on Friday, as investors reacted to a slew of earnings updates, regional economic data, and continued to assess the recent policy announcements from major central banks, and the developments on the trade front.
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Canadian Market Marginally Down As Stocks Swings Between Gains And Losses
After an early upmove and a subsequent fall into negative territory, the Canadian market recovered a bit on Friday, but slipped again in cautious trade.
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Chicago Business Barometer Climbs More Than Expected But Still Indicates Contraction
A reading on Chicago-area business activity increased by more than expected in the month of October but continued to indicate contraction, according to a report released by MNI Indicators on Friday. The report said the Chicago business barometer climbed to 43.8 in October after slipping to 40.6 in September. Economists had expected the index to show a more modest increase to 42.3.
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Eurozone Inflation Softens On Energy Prices
Eurozone inflation softened in October largely due to the fall in energy prices, while core consumer prices registered a steady growth, official data revealed Friday. The harmonized index of consumer prices rose 2.1 percent on a yearly basis, following a 2.2 percent rise in September, flash estimate from Eurostat showed. Inflation came in line with expectations.
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Bay Street May Open On Positive Note
The Canadian market may open on a positive note on Friday as technology stocks are likely to see some brisk buying thanks to encouraging earnings guidance from U.S. tech majors Apple Inc., and Amazon.
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FTSE 100 Modestly Lower; Bank Stocks Among Notable Losers
The UK stock market's benchmark index FTSE 100 is down in negative territory on Friday, weighed down by losses in the banking sector. After nine successive days of gains, the index looks likely to settle on a weak note today.
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