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CAC 40 Declines As Growth Worries Deepen
(RTTNews) - French stocks were moving lower on Thursday after data showed U.S. retail sales fell by the most in a year in December, raising concerns about consume spending and the health of the economy.
Weak readings on producer prices and industrial production for the month also stoked concerns over the outlook for economic growth and corporate earnings.
The benchmark CAC 40 dropped 34 points, or half a percent, to 7,048 after ending flat with a positive bias on Wednesday.
Oil & gas stocks fell, with TotalEnergies declining more than 1 percent as crude prices fell nearly $1 a barrel on concerns about the outlook for fuel demand.
Banks BNP Paribas, Credit Agricole and Societe Generale all fell around 1 percent.
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South Korea Stock Market May Extend Losing Streak
The South Korea stock market has moved lower in two straight sessions, sinking almost 35 points or 1.4 percent along the way. The KOSPI now rests just above the 2,485-point plateau and it's likely to open under pressure again on Friday.
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Japan Household Spending Data Due On Friday
Japan will on Friday release February figures for household spending, highlighting a modest day for Asia-Pacific economic activity.
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ECB Minutes Show Members Expressed Worries Over Possible Shocks To Growth From Trade Tensions
Minutes of the March policy session of the European Central Bank showed that rate-setters were worried about the impact of the looming trade tariffs and the high uncertainty on the Eurozone economic growth.
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Swiss Market Ends Sharply Lower On Tariff Woes
Swiss stocks fell sharply on Thursday, in line with equities across the globe, as U.S. President Donald Trump's sweeping tariff announcement fueled inflation and growth concerns, prompting investors to exit counters.
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European Stocks Close Sharply Lower As Trump's Tariff Announcement Triggers Sell-off
European stocks tumbled on Thursday with several markets falling to multi-month lows as U.S. President Donald Trump's sweeping "reciprocal tariffs" announcement triggered widespread selling.
It is feared that the new levies could fuel inflation and disrupt global supply chains and lead to trade wars.
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Canadian Market Down Sharply On Heavy Selling As Trump's Tariffs Hurt Sentiment
Canadian stocks are deep down in the red on Thursday, hurt by U.S. President Donald Trump's sweeping tariff announcement that is likely to trigger a global trade war, which could push up inflation and hinder economic growth.
The benchmark S&P/TSX Composite Index, which crashed to 24,429.24, losing about 880 points, was down 737.43 points or 2.91% at 24,569.75 a little while ago.
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U.S. Services Index Drops To Nine-Month Low In March
U.S. service sector growth slowed by more than anticipated in the month of March, according to a report released by the Institute for Supply Management on Thursday. The ISM said its services PMI fell to 50.8 in March after inching up to 53.5 in February. While a reading above 50 still indicates growth, economists had expected the index to show a more modest decrease to 53.0.
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U.S. Trade Deficit Shrinks From Record High As Exports Surge
The Commerce Department released a report on Thursday showing the U.S. trade deficit narrowed in the month of February after soaring to a record high in January. The report said the trade deficit decreased to $122.7 billion in February after spiking to a revised $130.7 billion in January.
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