Franklin Electric Q2 Results Miss Estimates; Cuts FY24 EPS Outlook

Malaysia Bourse May Give Up Support At 1,600 Points

The Malaysia stock market on Friday ended the two-day losing streak in which it had dropped almost 30 points or 1.9 percent. The Kuala Lumpur Composite Index now rests just above the 1,600-point plateau although it's tipped to open under pressure again on Monday.

RTTNews | 5h 3min ago

Continued Consolidation Called For South Korea Shares

The South Korea stock market on Friday wrote a finish to the five-day winning streak in which it had surged more than 120 points or 4.8 percent. The KOSPI now sits just above the 2,515-point plateau and the losses may accelerate on Monday.

RTTNews | 5h 33min ago

China Trade Data Due On Monday

China will on Monday release December figures for imports, exports and trade balance, highlighting a light day for Asia-Pacific economic activity.

RTTNews | 6h 33min ago

New Zealand Building Permits Rebound In November

The number of building consents issued in New Zealand was up a seasonally adjusted 5.3 percent on month in November, Statistics New Zealand said on Monday - erasing the 5.2 percent decline in October.

RTTNews | 6h 41min ago

TSX Ends Notably Lower As Stocks Drop On Interest Rate Concerns

The Canadian market closed notably lower on Friday, hurt by rising bond yields, and fading optimism about interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve after data showed stronger-than-expected growth in U.S. non-farm payroll employment. Canadian employment data too came in stronger than expected, reducing prospects of any significant monetary easing by the Bank of Canada.

RTTNews | 2 days ago

Dollar Climbs Higher After Buoyant Jobs Data

The U.S. dollar firmed against its major counterparts on Friday amid fading hopes of further reductions in interest rates after data from the Labor Department showed stronger-than-expected growth in non-farm payroll employment in the month of December.

RTTNews | 2 days ago

U.S. Stocks Close Sharply Lower As Strong Jobs Data Raises Interest Rate Concerns

U.S. stocks tumbled on Friday due to heavy selling across the board as buoyant non-farm payroll data raised concerns that the Federal Reserve will likely hold interest rates at current levels or slow down the pace of reductions. Rising bond yields hurt as well.

RTTNews | 2 days ago

Swiss Market Ends Notably Lower

The Switzerland market settled notably lower on Friday, in line with markets across Europe, as upbeat U.S. jobs data raised concerns that the Federal Reserve will likely hold interest rates unchanged from current levels, or go slow on interest rate cuts this year. Data showing an increase in Swiss unemployment weighed as well.

RTTNews | 2 days ago

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