European Economics Preview: UK Unemployment Data Due

Fed's Beige Book Says U.S. Economic Activity Rose Slightly

Economic activity rose slightly in most Federal Reserve districts, according to the central bank's Beige Book, a compilation of anecdotal evidence on economic conditions in each of the twelve Fed districts. The Beige Book, released Wednesday afternoon, said three regions exhibited modest or moderate growth that offset flat or slightly declining activity in two others.

RTTNews | 5h 4min ago

Gold Futures Close Higher As Dollar Remains Weak

Gold futures closed higher on Wednesday, gaining for a second straight session, as the dollar remained weak. Geopolitical tensions and political uncertainty in France contributed as well for the increased demand for the safe-haven asset.

RTTNews | 5h 5min ago

Swiss Market Close Moderately Lower

The Switzerland market closed weak on Wednesday after languishing in the red right through the day's trading session, as investors looked for directional clues and made cautious moves.

RTTNews | 6h 1min ago

European Stocks Close Broadly Higher

European stocks closed broadly lower on Wednesday despite political uncertainty in France, and lingering concerns about geopolitical tensions. Investors also awaited some crucial economic data from the U.S. A report from the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) saying that the global economy will likely remain resilient helped underpin sentiment.

RTTNews | 6h 16min ago

ECB's Lagarde Says Eurozone Outlook Uncertain Amid Downside Risks

Euro area medium term economic outlook is uncertain, and growth is set to remain weak in the short term while inflation is expected temporarily rise, European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde said Wednesday.

RTTNews | 6h 23min ago

U.S. Factory Orders Rise In Line With Estimates In October

The Commerce Department released a report on Wednesday showing a modest increase by new orders for U.S. manufactured goods in the month of October. The report said factory orders rose by 0.2 percent in October after dipping by a revised 0.2 percent in September. Economists had expected factory orders to rise by 0.2 percent.

RTTNews | 8h 39min ago

U.S. Service Sector Growth Slows More Than Expected In November

A report released by the Institute for Supply Management on Wednesday showed U.S. service sector growth slowed by more than anticipated in the month of November. The ISM said its services PMI fell to 52.1 in November from 56.0 in October. While a reading above 50 still indicates growth, economists had expected the index to show a much more modest decrease to 55.5.

RTTNews | 8h 58min ago

U.S. Private Sector Job Growth Falls Modestly Short Of Estimates In November

A report released by payroll processor ADP on Wednesday showed private sector employment in the U.S. increased by slightly less than expected in the month of November. ADP said private sector employment climbed by 146,000 jobs in November after jumping by a downwardly revised 184,000 jobs in October.

RTTNews | 9h 30min ago

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