DAX Plunges On Inflation Fears

U.S. Dollar Advances As Year-end Approaches

The U.S. dollar climbed against its most major counterparts in the New York session on Monday, as U.S. stocks dropped in the final trading week of year.

RTTNews | 6h 6min ago

Swiss Market Ends Slightly Up

The Switzerland market ended marginally up on Monday after a choppy session during which stocks moved in a very narrow range. Worries about Swiss growth outlook weighed on sentiment. Also, investors chose to remain on the sidelines ahead of New Year holidays.

RTTNews | 6h 12min ago

European Stocks Close Lower After Cautious Session

European stocks closed lower on Monday amid thin volumes as investors largely stayed on the sidelines ahead of New Year holidays. Uncertainty about interest rates, and tariff war threats weighed on sentiment.

RTTNews | 6h 37min ago

Canadian Market Down Firmly In Negative Territory; Energy Stocks Outperform

The Canadian market is languishing in negative territory on Monday with stocks from across several sectors reeling under selling pressure as investors look for directional clues. Trade war fears in the wake of U.S. President-elect Donald Trump's tariff threats, and persisting concerns about geopolitical tensions, and interest rate uncertainty appear to be weighing on sentiment.

RTTNews | 8h 0min ago

U.S. Pending Home Sales Surge To Highest Level Since February 2023

A report released by the National Association of Realtors on Monday showed pending home sales in the U.S. surged by much more than expected in the month of November. NAR said its pending home sales index shot up by 2.2 percent to 79.0 in November after jumping by 1.8 percent to 77.3 in October. Economists had expected pending home sales to climb by 0.7 percent.

RTTNews | 9h 32min ago

Chicago Business Barometer Unexpectedly Deceases In December

Chicago-area business activity unexpectedly contracted at an accelerated rate in the month of December, according to a report released by MNI Indicators on Monday. MNI Indicators said its Chicago business barometer slid to 36.9 in December from 40.2 in November, with a reading below 50 indicating contraction. Economists had expected the Chicago business barometer to rise to 42.5.

RTTNews | 9h 35min ago

Dollar Extends Gains As 2024 Draws To A Close

Driven by caution ahead of the year-end, the U.S dollar inter alia gained against the euro, the Japanese yen, the Australian dollar, the Canadian dollar as well as the Swiss franc during the week ended December 27. The greenback however edged down against the British pound and the Swedish krona.

RTTNews | 11h 33min ago

Bay Street Seen Opening On Mixed Note

Canadian shares are likely to open on a mixed note Monday morning with traders largely staying away on the sidelines ahead of the New Year and looking for directional clues.

RTTNews | 11h 52min ago

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USDJPY	157.11	USDCAD	1.43623	USDCHF	0.9042