European Economic News Preview: ECB Bulletin Due
(RTTNews) - The economic bulletin from the European Central Bank is the only major data due on Thursday, headlining a light day for the European economic news.
At 2.00 am ET, Statistics Norway releases GDP data for November. The Mainland-Norway is forecast to grow 0.2 percent on month, after staying flat in October.
In the meantime, retail sales data for November is due from Turkey.
At 3.00 am ET, the Czech Statistical Office is slated to issue retail sales for November. Sales had decreased 1.8 percent on month in October.
At 4.00 am ET, the European Central Bank publishes economic bulletin.
At 5.00 am ET, Greece consumer price inflation data is due.
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Mild Upside Seen For Japanese Stock Markets
The Japanese stock market has moved higher in three straight sessions, improving almost 550 points or 1.4 percent along the way. The Nikkei 225 now sits just above the 39,060-point plateau and it may add to its winnings again on Friday.
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South Korea Shares May Extend Winning Streak
The South Korea stock market has tracked higher in three straight sessions, advancing more than 75 points or 3.1 percent along the way. The KOSPI now rests just beneath the 2,535-point plateau and it may tick higher again on Friday.
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Japan Household Spending Data Due On Friday
Japan will on Friday release December figures for household spending and its leading and coincident indexes, highlighting a modest day for Asia-Pacific economic activity.
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U.S. Dollar Gives Back Ground But Remains Modestly Higher
After seeing some strength early in the day, the value of the U.S. dollar has given back ground over the course of trading on Thursday.
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Gold Futures Settle Lower Ahead Of Jobs Data
Gold futures settled lower on Thursday, losing ground after fairly strong gains in recent sessions, as the dollar rebounded from recent losses. Still, gold's downside was just modest as worries about potential trade war prompted investors to pick up the safe-haven commodity.
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U.S. Dollar Trades Higher Against Most Majors
The U.S. dollar traded higher against its most major counterparts on Thursday ahead of the release of nonfarm payrolls report on Friday.
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Swiss Market Settles Modestly Higher
Despite staying positive right through the day's session, Swiss stocks remained a bit sluggish on Thursday as investors largely refrained from making significant moves.
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European Stocks Close On Bright Note As Investors Focus On Earnings, Economic Data
European stocks closed higher on Thursday with several markets in the region climbing to record highs, as investors indulged in some hectic buying at several counters, reacting to quarterly earnings updates, and the Bank of England's decision to lower interest rate.
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