Dollar Stays Weak Against Major Counterparts

Swiss Market Ends Moderately Higher

The Switzerland market closed on a firm note on Wednesday with investors picking up stocks amid hopes the U.S. will reduce tariffs on Canada and Mexico. German leaders' decision to increase defense and infrastructure spending contributed as well to the improved sentiment in the market.

RTTNews | 5h 25min ago

European Stocks Close On Upbeat Note

European markets closed on a buoyant note on Wednesday amid optimism about some relaxation in tariffs on Canada and Mexico, and on news that Germany will relax rules to increase spending on defense and infrastructure.

RTTNews | 5h 44min ago

U.S. Factory Orders Jump Slightly More Than Expected In January

New orders for U.S. manufactured goods surged by slightly more than expected in the month of January, according to a report released by the Commerce Department on Wednesday. The report said factory orders shot up by 1.7 percent in January after falling by a revised 0.6 percent in December. Economists had expected factory orders to jump by 1.6 percent.

RTTNews | 8h 17min ago

U.S. Services Index Unexpectedly Inches Higher In February

The Institute for Supply Management released a report on Wednesday showing an unexpected uptick by its reading on U.S. service sector activity in the month of February. The ISM said its services PMI inched up to 53.5 in February from 52.8 in January, with a reading above 50 indicating growth. Economists had expected the index to edge down to 52.6.

RTTNews | 8h 38min ago

U.S. Private Sector Job Growth Falls Well Short Of Estimates In February

A report released by payroll processor ADP on Wednesday showed private sector employment in the U.S. increased by much less than expected in the month of February. ADP said private sector employment rose by 77,000 jobs in February after climbing by an upwardly revised 186,000 jobs in January. Economists had expected private sector employment to grow by 140,000 jobs.

RTTNews | 9h 38min ago

U.S. Private Sector Employment Climbs Much Less Than Expected In February

A report released by payroll processor ADP on Wednesday showed private sector employment in the U.S. increased by much less than expected in the month of February.

RTTNews | 10h 32min ago

Bayer Stock Up On Growth View Starting FY26, Despite Q4 Loss, Cautious FY25

Shares of Bayer AG were gaining around 6 percent in the German trading after the pharmaceutical and life sciences major Wednesday said it expects improved performance from 2026 onwards, despite reporting a slip to loss in its fourth quarter. The company also projects weak core earnings and nearly flat sales for fiscal 2025.

RTTNews | 10h 44min ago

Bay Street Looks Headed For Positive Start

Canadian shares may open higher Wednesday morning, tracking positive global cues following U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick's comments that the Trump administration was considering easing the 25% tariffs on Canadian and Mexican imports to products which comply with the trade pact negotiated during Trump's first term.

RTTNews | 10h 48min ago

EURUSD	1.07737	GBPUSD	1.28873	AUDUSD	0.63256
USDJPY	149.129	USDCAD	1.435	USDCHF	0.89137

Reklāma

Dollar Stays Weak Against Major Counterparts