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New Zealand Trade Data Due On Monday
(RTTNews) - New Zealand will on Monday release December data for imports, exports and trade balance, highlighting a light day for Asia-Pacific economic activity.
In November, imports were worth NZ$8.54 billion and exports were at NZ$6.68 billion for a trade deficit of NS$1,863 million.
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Japan Rate Decision On Tap For Friday
The Bank of Japan will wrap up its monetary policy meeting on Friday and then announce its decision on interest rates, highlighting a modest day for Asia-Pacific economic activity. The BoJ is widely expected to keep its benchmark lending rate unchanged at 0.50 percent.
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Canadian Dollar Advances Against Most Majors
The Canadian dollar firmed against its most major counterparts in the New York session on Thursday.
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58 dakika önce
South Africa Holds Rate Steady At 7% After Easing For A Year
The South African Reserve Bank left its key interest rate unchanged at 7 percent as policymakers decided to adopt a wait-and-watch stance following a year-long easing and they also assessed that inflation is set to rise in the coming months due to higher prices for electricity, food and services, while economic growth is set to strengthen.
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3s 17 dakika önce
Swiss Market Ends On Firm Note
After a positive start, the Switzerland market suffered a mild setback and slipped slightly below the flat line Thursday morning, but recovered swiftly and stayed firm thereafter to finally end the day's session modestly higher.
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4s 36 dakika önce
Major European Markets Close On Firm Note
The major European markets closed higher on Thursday, with investors reacting positively to the Federal Reserve's rate cut and its comments suggesting more easing this year. The Bank of England left interest rates unchanged, as widely expected.
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5s 4 dakika önce
Technology Stocks Shine; TSX Up Nearly 0.5%
After opening marginally up, the Canadian market moved ahead Thursday morning, and remains firmly in positive territory a little before noon. Technology stocks have recovered from previous session's losses, contributing significantly to market's upmove.
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6s 54 dakika önce
U.S. Leading Economic Index Falls Much More Than Expected In August
Leading U.S. economic indicators fell by much more than expected in the month of August, according to a report released by the Conference Board on Thursday. The Conference Board said its leading economic index slid by 0.5 percent in August after inching up by a revised 0.1 percent in July. Economists had expected the leading economic index to edge down by 0.1 percent.
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8s 1 dakika önce
Philly Fed Index Surges To Eight-Month High In September
A report released by the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia on Thursday said regional manufacturing activity expanded overall in the month of September. The Philly Fed said its diffusion index for current general activity spiked to a positive 23.2 in September from a negative 0.3 in August, with a positive reading indicating growth. Economists had expected the index to rise to a positive 2.3.
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8s 42 dakika önce
