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Asian Shares Rise In Cautious Trade; Nikkei Drops On Yen Strength

Asian stocks ended mostly higher on Wednesday, with Japanese markets underperforming as the yen continued to strengthen on BoJ rate hike bets and data showed Japan's export growth continued to decelerate for the second consecutive month.

RTTNews | 13 dakika önce

U.S. Dollar Falls Amid Risk-on Mood, Fed Rate Cut Bet

The U.S. dollar weakened against other major currencies in the Asian session on Wednesday amid increased risk-on mood, as some traders are still looking to cash in on the strong upside in the markets seen over the past several weeks. Furthermore, growing market acceptance that the Federal Reserve (Fed) will lower interest rates further this year amid evidence of diminishing inflationary pressure and a dismal growth forecast, also pushed the USD lower.

RTTNews | 1s 20 dakika önce

Japan Exports Growth Softens On Higher Trade Tariffs

Japan's exports grew at a slower pace in April largely due to the higher tariffs imposed by the US administration, official data revealed Wednesday. Exports climbed 2.0 percent on a yearly basis in April, slower than the 4.0 percent increase in March, the Ministry of Finance reported. Exports have been rising since last September and the latest growth matched economists' expectations.

RTTNews | 2s 33 dakika önce

European Shares May Struggle At Open

European stocks are seen opening little changed on Wednesday, with U.S. fiscal concerns, geopolitical tensions and the Fed outlook likely to be in focus.

RTTNews | 3s 27 dakika önce

European Economic News Preview: UK Inflation Data Due

Consumer price data from the UK is the only major report due on Wednesday, headlining a light day for the European economic news. At 2.00 am ET, the Office for National Statistics publishes UK consumer prices for April. Consumer price inflation is forecast to rise to 3.3 percent from 2.6 percent in March.

RTTNews | 3s 41 dakika önce