Australia Unemployment Data Due On Thursday
(RTTNews) - Australia will on Thursday release March figures for unemployment, highlighting a light day for Asia-Pacific economic activity.
The Australian economy is expected to add 7,200 jobs after jumping 116,500 jobs in February. The jobless rate is expected to tick up to 3.9 percent from 3.7 percent in the previous month.
Japan will see March results for its tertiary industry activity index, with forecasts suggesting a score of 0.80 following the 0.30 reading a month earlier.
Hong Kong will provide March data for unemployment; in February, the jobless rate was 2.9 percent.
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South Korea Shares Likely To Remain Rangebound
The South Korea stock market has moved lower in two of three trading days since the end of the two-day winning streak in which it had advanced more than 25 points or 1 percent. The KOSPI now sits just beneath the 2,725-point plateau although it may bounce higher again on Wednesday.
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4 ชม. 30 นาทีที่ผ่านมา
New Zealand Interest Rate Decision On Tap For Wednesday
The Reserve Bank of New Zealand will wrap up its monetary policy meeting on Wednesday and then announce its decision on interest rates, highlighting a modest day for Asia-Pacific economic activity. The RBNA is expected to keep its Official Cash Rate steady at 5.50 percent.
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5 ชม. 30 นาทีที่ผ่านมา
TSX Ends Slightly Up At New Record High
The Canadian market recorded a fresh closing high on Tuesday, edging up slightly after stocks moved in a tight range. Data showing a slowdown in consumer price inflation raised hopes the central bank will soon start reducing interest rates.
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6 ชม. 6 นาทีที่ผ่านมา
South Korea Producer Prices Rise 0.3% In April
Producer prices in South Korea were up 0.3 percent on month in April, the Bank of Korea said on Wednesday - accelerating from 0.2 percent in March.
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6 ชม. 27 นาทีที่ผ่านมา
Dollar Gains Against Some Major Counterparts Ahead Of Fed Minutes
The U.S. dollar gained against some of its major counterparts on Tuesday, as comments from some Fed officials hinted at the possibility of the central bank holding interest rates higher for longer time.
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6 ชม. 44 นาทีที่ผ่านมา
Swiss Market Snaps Long Winning Streak, Ends Modestly Lower
The Switzerland market ended weak on Tuesday, snapping a long winning streak, as investors made cautious moves ahead of a slew of economic data from Europe and the U.S.
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10 ชม. 13 นาทีที่ผ่านมา
Major European Markets Close Weak After Cautious Session
European stocks closed lower on Tuesday with investors largely staying cautious, looking ahead to the release of minutes from the Federal Reserve's most recent policy meeting, and a report on U.K. inflation for the month of April.
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10 ชม. 28 นาทีที่ผ่านมา
Canadian Stocks Turning In Mixed Performance After Inflation Data
Canadian stocks are turning in a mixed performance on Tuesday with investors digesting data showing a slowdown in the nation's consumer price inflation and assessing the outlook for interest rates.
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