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CAC 40 Edges Higher In Lackluster Trade
(RTTNews) - French stocks edged up slightly on Wednesday ahead of an address by Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi. He will address the Senate before facing a confidence vote amid a political crisis.
Underlying sentiment remained supported as energy supply worries eased following reports that Russia will likely restart energy supplies to Germany.
Elsewhere, there were reports that Chinese authorities are preparing to impose a fine of more than $1 billion on ride-hailing firm Didi Global over data breaches, raising hopes that the worst of the tech crackdown is over.
The benchmark CAC 40was up 14 points, or 0.2 percent, at 6,216 after rising 1.8 percent on Tuesday.
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Canadian Market Looks Headed For Another Positive Close
The Canadian market is firmly placed in positive territory Thursday afternoon, thanks largely to a fine performance by several technology stocks, and a few frontline stocks from consumer discretionary, real estate, communications and financials sectors.
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2 ชม. 30 นาทีที่ผ่านมา
Swiss Market Closes On Buoyant Note
The Switzerland market closed on a strong note on Thursday, in line with most of the markets across Europe, amid rising expectations of a rate cut by the Federal Reserve, and easing concerns about tariffs.
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3 ชม. 5 นาทีที่ผ่านมา
European Stocks Close Higher Ahead Of Crucial U.S. Jobs Data
European stocks closed mostly higher on Thursday, with most of the markets in the region gaining for a second straight day amid cooling bond markets. Still, the mood in the markets remained a bit cautious with investors looking ahead to crucial U.S. non-farm payroll data on Friday.
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3 ชม. 40 นาทีที่ผ่านมา
U.S. Services Index Climbs To Six-Month High In August
Service sector growth in the U.S. accelerated by more than anticipated in the month of August, according to a report released by the Institute for Supply Management on Thursday. The ISM said its services PMI rose to 52.0 in August from 50.1 in July, with a reading above 50 indicating growth. Economists had expected the index to inch up to 50.5.
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6 ชม. 7 นาทีที่ผ่านมา
U.S. Labor Productivity Surges 3.3% In Q2, Much More Than Previously Estimated
A report released by the Labor Department on Thursday showed labor productivity in the U.S. surged by much more than previously estimated in the second quarter of 2025. The Labor Department said labor productivity shot up by 3.3 percent in the second quarter compared to the previously reported 2.4 percent jump. Economists had expected the increase in labor productivity to be unrevised.
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6 ชม. 25 นาทีที่ผ่านมา
U.S. Trade Deficit Widens More Than Expected As Imports Spike
With the value of imports spiking, the Commerce Department released a report on Thursday showing the U.S. trade deficit widened more than expected in the month of July. The Commerce Department said the trade deficit shot up to $78.3 billion in July from a revised $59.6 billion in June. Economists had expected the trade deficit to increase to $75.7 billion.
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6 ชม. 55 นาทีที่ผ่านมา
U.S. Jobless Claims Rise More Than Expected To Two-Month High
A day ahead of the release of the more closely watched monthly jobs report, the Labor Department released a report on Thursday showing first-time claims for U.S. unemployment benefits rose by more than expected in the week ended August 30th. The Labor Department said initial jobless claims climbed to 237,000, an increase of 8,000 from the previous week's unrevised level of 229,000.
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6 ชม. 59 นาทีที่ผ่านมา
U.S. Private Sector Job Growth Slows More Than Expected In August
A report released by payroll processor ADP on Thursday showed private sector employment in the U.S. increased by less than expected in the month of August. ADP said private sector employment rose by 54,000 jobs in August after jumping by an upwardly revised 106,000 jobs in July. Economists had expected private sector employment to rise by 65,000 jobs.
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7 ชม. 17 นาทีที่ผ่านมา
