The Australian stock market is trimming its losses in mid-market trading on Tuesday, but adding to the losses in the previous session, following the broadly negative cues from Wall Street overnight. The benchmark S&P/ASX 200 is falling below the 8,200 level, with weakness in mining, financial and technology stocks partially offset by gains in energy...
Indian shares opened lower on Tuesday, tracking weak cues from global markets amid concerns about U.S. President-elect Donald Trumps protectionist policies and the outlook for interest rates. The benchmark S&P/BSE Sensex was down 498 points, or 0.6 percent, at 77,749 in early trade while the broader NSE Nifty index slipped 128 points, or half a...
Indian shares are likely to open on a sluggish note Thursday, tracking declines in U.S. stock futures and weak Asian markets. The impending weekly F&O expiry may also lead to some volatility. Investors are facing an array of challenges in 2025, including uncertainty around the U.S. monetary policy path and President-elect Donald Trumps pro-growth fiscal...
The Australian market extends early gains and is trading modestly higher in mid-market moves on Thursday after opening in the green and briefly slipping into the red. The benchmark S&P/ASX 200 is moving close to the 8,200 level, with mining, energy and technology stocks extending their gains. The benchmark S&P/ASX 200 Index is gaining 26.40...
Indian shares were slightly higher in cautious trade on Thursday, with financials leading the surge. The benchmark S&P/BSE Sensex rose by 290 points, or 0.4 percent, to 78,796 in early trade, extending its upward movement for the second straight session of 2025. The broader NSE Nifty index was up 86 points, or 0.4 percent, at...
The Canadian dollar strengthened against most major currencies in the Asian session on Thursday. The Canadian dollar rose to a 3-week high of 1.4876 against the euro, from yesterdays closing value of 1.4896. Against the U.S. dollar and the yen, the loonie advanced to a 2-day high of 1.4372 and a 3-day high of 109.68...
European stocks are likely to open on a mixed note Thursday as investors ponder the U.S. rate outlook and the impact of a new U.S. administration led by President-elect Donald Trump on the regional growth. After taking charge as the U.S. President on January 20, Donald Trump is likely to impose a 25 percent tariff...
The U.S. dollar weakened against most major currencies in the Asian session on Thursday. The U.S. dollar fell to a 2-day low of 1.0375 against the euro, from a recent 2-day high of 1.0346. Against the pound and the Swiss franc, the greenback slid to 2-day lows of 2-day lows of 1.2540 and 0.9044 from...
Chinas manufacturing sector expanded at a softer pace in December largely due to weaker foreign demand, survey results from S&P Global showed Wednesday. The Caixin manufacturing Purchasing Managers Index posted 50.5 in December, down from 51.5 in November. The score was expected to climb to 51.6. The survey showed that conditions in the manufacturing sector...
Final factory Purchasing Managers survey results from the euro area and the UK are the top economic news due on Wednesday. At 2.00 am ET, UK Nationwide house price data is due. House prices are forecast to climb 3.8 percent on year in December, slightly faster than the 3.7 percent rise in November. At 3.15...