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RBA Minutes On Tap For Tuesday
(RTTNews) - The Reserve Bank of Australia will on Tuesday release the minutes from its monetary policy meeting on August 2, setting the pace for a light day in Asia-Pacific economic activity.
At the meeting, the central bank decided to lift the cash rate target by 50 basis points to 1.85 percent, the highest level since April 2016. The bank has raised the benchmark rate by a cumulative 175 basis points over the last four consecutive meetings. The bank also increased the interest rate on Exchange Settlement balances by 50 basis points to 1.75 percent.
Japan will see June results for its tertiary industry index; in May, the index rose 0.8 percent on month.
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Switzerland Logs Weaker Growth, Trims 2026 Outlook
The Swiss economy expanded modestly in the second quarter, as estimated earlier, and higher U.S. tariffs are set to push down growth prospects, the State Secretariat for Economic Affairs said Thursday. Gross domestic product grew 0.1 percent from the first quarter, unchanged from the flash estimate. Growth softened notably from 0.7 percent in the first quarter.
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21 dakika önce
U.S. GDP Jumps More Than Previously Estimated In Q2
The U.S. economy grew by more than previously estimated in the second quarter of 2025, according to revised data released by the Commerce Department on Thursday.
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28 dakika önce
U.S. Weekly Jobless Claims Edge Down To 229,000
A report released by the Labor Department on Thursday showed a modest decrease by first-time claims for U.S. unemployment benefits in the week ended August 23rd.
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FTSE 100 Down 0.4% In Cautious Trade
After a slightly positive start, U.K. stocks turned weak Thursday morning with investors treading cautiously amid a lack of triggers. Shares of financials and utilities companies are struggling a bit.
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1s 44 dakika önce
CAC Up Slightly; Pernod Ricard Rises On Earnings
The French market is up slightly a little past noon on Thursday, supported by data showing an increase in new car registrations in Europe, and stronger-than-expected results and forecast from AI chip major Nvidia.
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2s 3 dakika önce
DAX Retreats After Firm Start, Down Marginally
After opening on a strong note thanks to easing AI slowdown fears after Nvidia's impressive results, the German market retreated and slipped into negative territory on Thursday. Despite paring some early gains, auto stocks remain fairly well up in positive territory.
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2s 27 dakika önce
Swiss Franc Rises Against Majors
The Swiss franc strengthened against other major currencies in the European session on Thursday.
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2s 42 dakika önce
Sensex, Nifty Retreat On US Tariff Worries
Indian shares fell sharply on Thursday as traders waited to see how New Delhi responds to pressure from Washington to stop buying Russian oil after the 50 percent tariffs levied by the U.S. on Indian goods came into effect on Wednesday.
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2s 47 dakika önce
