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Korea Rate Decision On Tap For Thursday
(RTTNews) - The Bank of Korea will wrap up its monetary policy meeting on Thursday and then announce its decision on interest rates, highlighting a lit day for Asia-Pacific economic activity. The BoK is expected to keep its benchmark lending rate steady at 2.50 percent.
Japan will release June numbers for producer prices, with forecasts suggesting a dip 0.2 percent on month and a gain of 2.9 percent on year. That follows the 0.2 percent monthly contraction and the 3.2 percent yearly gain in May.
Malaysia will see May figures for unemployment; in April, the jobless rate was 3.0 percent.
Finally, the markets in Thailand are closed on Thursday for Asarnha Bucha Day and will reopen on Friday.
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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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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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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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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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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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DAX Remains Weak Despite Paring Some Early Losses
German stocks are down in negative territory in cautious trade on Wednesday amid political uncertainty in France ahead of a confidence vote early next month, and anxiety ahead of Nvidia's earnings for clues on the AI trade.
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Mixed Sentiment In Asian Markets
Asian markets moved in a mixed fashion on Wednesday amidst anxiety ahead of release of earnings update by chip-giant NVIDIA.
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Euro Falls Against Majors
The euro weakened against other major currencies in the European session on Wednesday.
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