CAC 40 Gains On Rate Cut Bets

Swiss Market Ends Higher After Choppy Session

The Switzerland market closed on a positive note on Friday after a choppy session, as investors assessed the region's economic data and continued to closely follow the developments on the geopolitical front.

RTTNews | 7h 27min ago

European Markets Close On Firm Note

European stocks closed higher on Friday amid expectations of further rate cuts by central banks despite data showing an acceleration in eurozone inflation. Investors also digested French GDP data and Germany's retails sales and unemployment data.

RTTNews | 7h 45min ago

Canadian Market Continues To Climb Higher; TSX Up Modestly At Noon

The Canadian market has moved on to a new record high on Friday, lifted by gains in technology, industrials and materials sectors, as investors continue to remain optimistic about more interest rate reductions by the central bank.

RTTNews | 8h 34min ago

Eurozone Inflation Accelerates To 2.3%

Euro area inflation climbed for a second straight month in November, while the core figure was unchanged, making way for a cautious interest rate cut by the European Central Bank next month.

RTTNews | 9h 51min ago

Pound Weakens Despite BoE's Slower Rate Cut Prospects

The pound was lower against its major counterparts in the New York session on Friday, as the U.S. dollar rebounded after the Thanksgiving holiday.

RTTNews | 9h 51min ago

UK Mortgage Approvals At More Than 2 Year High

UK mortgage approvals increased to the highest level in more than two years in October as falling interest rates boosted housing market activity but consumers became more cautious about borrowing and saving ahead of the Autumn Budget. Mortgage approvals for house purchases, an indicator of future borrowing, increased to 68,303 in October from 66,115 in the prior month, the Bank of England report

RTTNews | 12h 34min ago

Bay Street May Open Higher On Firm Metal Prices; GDP Data In Focus

Canadian shares may open higher on Friday with materials stocks set to ride on strong gold and silver prices. Data on Canadian GDP data for the third quarter is due out at 8:30 AM ET. As the U.S. market will close early today, volume of business on Bay Street will be thin for a second straight day.

RTTNews | 13h 8min ago

German Unemployment Rises Less Than Forecast

German unemployment increased less than expected in November despite companies reporting job cuts, figures from the Federal Employment Agency revealed Friday. The jobless rate came in at 6.1 percent, the same as in September and October. Also, the rate matched expectations. The number of people out of work increased only 7,000 after rising 26,000 in the previous month.

RTTNews | 13h 37min ago

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