Bay Street Likely To Open On Positive Note

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(RTTNews) - Higher crude oil and bullion prices point to a positive start for the Canadian market on Thursday. Investors are likely to track quarterly earnings updates from Canadian and U.S. companies.

Rogers Communications Inc. (RCI.A.TO) reported adjusted net income of $762 million for the quarter ended September 30, 2024, compared with $679 million in the year-ago quarter.

FirstService Corporation (FSV.TO) reported operating earnings of $125.9 million for the third-quarter of this financial year, up from $73.6 million in the year-ago quarter.

Mullen Group (MTL.TO) reported a net income of $38.3 million for the quarter ended September 30, 2024, compared with $39.1 million a year ago.

Celestica Inc (CLS.TO) reported revenue of $2.50 billion for the third quarter of 2024, up 22% from $2.04 billion in the corresponding quarter of the previous year.

The Canadian market ended weak on Wednesday, hurt by losses in technology, energy and materials stocks. Despite the Bank of Canada's decision to cut interest rates by 50 basis points, the mood in the market remained bearish amid concerns about the outlook for economic growth and due to persisting Middle East tensions.

The benchmark S&P/TSX Composite Index ended down 143.08 points or 0.58% at 24,573.62, about 20 points off the day's low of 24,453.40. The index remained in negative territory right through the day's session.

The Canadian central bank cut rates by a half point today, as widely expected, reducing its target for the overnight rate by 50 basis points to 3.75%, with the Bank Rate at 4% and the deposit rate at 3.75%.

Asian stocks ended mostly lower on Thursday as rising yields on uncertainty over the U.S. election outcome weighed on the tech sector. Tesla's forecast-beating earnings provided some comfort for investors, helping limit regional losses.

European stocks are up in positive territory, reacting to strong earnings from a slew of companies, and dovish comments from Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey.

In commodities, West Texas Intermediate crude oil futures are up $0.50 or 0.7% at $71.27 a barrel.

Gold futures are gaining $20.50 or 0.75% at $2,749.90 an ounce, while Silver futures are up $0.421 or 1.25% at $34.260 an ounce.

Singapore Bourse May Halt Losing Streak

The Singapore stock market has moved lower in back-to-back sessions, slumping more than 15 points or 0.4 percent along the way. The Straits Times Index now sits just beneath the 4,340-point plateau although it may stop the bleeding on Tuesday.

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Win Streak May Continue For Japan Stock Market

Ahead on Monday's holiday for Respect For The Aged Day, the Japanese stock market had moved higher in three straight sessions, rallying more than 1,300 points or 2.9 percent in that span. The Nikkei 225 now sits just beneath the 44,770-point plateau and it may add to its winnings again on Tuesday.

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KOSPI Has Another Positive Lead For Tuesday

The South Korea stock market has moved higher in 10 straight sessions, surging more than 260 points or 8.3 percent along the way. Now at another fresh record closing high, the KOSPI sits just beneath the 3,410-point plateau and it's tipped to open in the green again on Tuesday.

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South Korea Import, Export Price Data Due On Tuesday

South Korea will on Tuesday see August numbers for import and export prices, highlighting a light day for Asia-Pacific economic activity. In July, import prices were down 5.9 percent on year and export prices fell an annual 4.3 percent.

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South Korea Export Prices Rise 0.7% In August

Export prices in South Korea were up a seasonally adjusted 0.7 percent on month in August, the Bank of Korea said on Tuesday - after adding 0.8 percent in July.

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U.S. Dollar Falls Before Fed Decision

The U.S. dollar weakened against its major counterparts in the New York session on Monday, ahead of the Federal Reserve's policy decision on Wednesday.

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Swiss Market Ends Weak After Choppy Ride

The Switzerland market ended on a weak note on Monday after spending much of the day's session in negative territory, as investors stayed wary of picking up stocks, choosing to wait for some clear directional clues.

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European Markets Close Mostly Higher Ahead Of Central Bank Policy Meetings

The markets in Europe closed mostly higher on Monday, although the UK market underperformed and settled slightly lower. Investors digested a batch of regional economic data, and looked ahead to the monetary policy announcements from the Federal Reserve, the Bank of England the Bank of Japan due later in the week.

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