Australia Capex Data Due On Thursday
(RTTNews) - Australia will on Thursday release Q2 figures for private new capital expenditure, highlighting a light day for Asia-Pacific economic activity. Capex is seen higher by 0.9 percent on quarter, easing from 1.0 percent in the three months prior.
Japan will see August results for its household confidence index, with forecasts suggesting a score of 36.9 - up from 36.7 in July.
New Zealand will see August results for the business confidence index from ANZ and the activity index from NBNZ. In July, the confidence index had a score of 27.1 and the activity index was up 16.3 percent.
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Dollar Drifts Lower Against Major Counterparts
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The benchmark S&P/TSX Composite Index ended the session with a gain of 175.51 points or 0.7% at 25,073.54. The index gained 1.12% in the holiday-shortened week.
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Canadian Market Remains Positive, Looks On Course For Another Firm Close
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Swiss Market Ends Modestly Higher
After a positive start, Swiss stocks retreated and moved along the flat line right till the end of the day's trading session on Friday, as investors, returning to the market after New Year holidays, refrained from making significant moves.
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European Stocks Close Weak After Cautious Session
European stocks closed weak on Friday, retreating after scoring strong gains on the first session of Year 2024. Losses in automobile, luxury and travel sectors weighed on the markets on a day when investors largely stayed cautious, looking for directional clues.
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Australian Dollar Drops Against Most Majors
The Australian dollar fell against its most major counterparts in the New York session on Friday.
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Canadian Dollar Falls Against Majors
The Canadian dollar weakened against its major counterparts in the New York session on Friday.
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U.S. Manufacturing Index Indicates Modestly Slower Contraction In December
Manufacturing activity in the U.S. contracted at a slower rate in the month of December, according to a report released by the Institute for Supply Management on Friday. The ISM said its manufacturing PMI inched up to 49.3 in December from 48.4 in November, although a reading below 50 still indicates contraction. Economists had expected the index to come in unchanged.
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