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DAX Dips On BoJ Policy Shift
(RTTNews) - German stocks fell sharply on Tuesday after the Bank of Japan expanded its 10-year Japanese government bond yield target band - raising fears of an eventual tightening in policy.
Hawkish comments on interest rates from former Federal Reserve official William Dudley also fueled worries about a worldwide recession.
The benchmark DAX dropped 143 points, or 1.0 percent, to 13,799 after gaining 0.4 percent in the previous session. Klöckner fell about 1 percent. The steel and metal company has agreed to acquire National Material of Mexico for US$340 million on a cash and debt free basis.
Pfeiffer Vacuum, a manufacturer of vacuum pumps, rose over 1 percent after raising its FY sales outlook.
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Bank Of England Cuts Rate In Tight Vote
The Bank of England reduced its benchmark interest rate in a close call on Thursday suggesting that the monetary easing cycle is nearing an end as policymakers became more concerned about persistent inflation. The Monetary Policy Committee, headed by BoE Governor Andrew Bailey, voted 5-4 to cut the bank rate by 25 basis points to 4.00 percent.
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Global Cues, Firm Commodity Prices Point To Another Firm Start On Bay Street
Canadian shares are likely to open higher Thursday morning, tracking positive global cues and higher commodity prices.
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U.S. Labor Productivity Surges 2.4% In Second Quarter
Labor productivity in the U.S. saw a significant rebound in the second quarter of 2025, according to preliminary data released by the Labor Department on Thursday.
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U.S. Weekly Jobless Claims Rise More Than Expected
A report released by the Labor Department on Thursday showed first-time claims for U.S. unemployment benefits rose by more than expected in the week ended August 2nd.
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Pound Jumps After BoE Rate Decision
The British pound strengthened against other major currencies in the European session on Thursday the Bank of England (BoE) reduced UK interest rates by a quarter point, making it the fifth reduction in a year, although almost half of its policymakers opted to maintain borrowing costs.
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CAC 40 Remains Firmly Up; ArcelorMittal Rises Over 7%
French stocks are up in positive territory on Thursday, despite concerns about the impact of U.S. tariffs that come into force today. Investors are largely focusing on earnings, and digesting the Bank of England's interest rate decision.
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Pound Rises Against Majors
The British pound strengthened against other major currencies in the European session on Thursday.
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Euro Rises Amid Trump's Tariff Implementations
The euro strengthened against other major currencies in the European session on Thursday, as European shares rallied following the implementation of Trump's extensive "reciprocal" tariffs, which include a blanket 15% tax on exports from the EU.
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