FTSE 100 Gains As Miners And Energy Stocks Climb

TSX Rises 1.3%, Posts Record Closing High

The Canadian market climbed to a record high on Thursday, lifted by strong gains in technology and materials sectors. While encouraging earnings from a few big name U.S. tech companies triggered heavy buying in the tech space, firm metal prices pushed up materials shares.

RTTNews | 5h 30min ago

Win Streak May Continue For Japan Stock Market

The Japanese stock market has climbed higher in back-to-back sessions, gathering almost 500 points or 1.2 percent along the way. The Nikkei 225 now sits just above the 39,510-point plateau and it may add to its winnings on Friday.

RTTNews | 5h 31min ago

South Korea Shares Poised To Return To The Upside

Ahead of the Lunar New Year holiday, the South Korea stock market had moved higher in two of three trading days since the end of the three-day losing streak in which it had eased almost 10 points or 0.4 percent. The KOSPI now rests just above the 2,535-point plateau and it's tipped to open in the green on Friday.

RTTNews | 6h 1min ago

Dollar Recovers After Setback, Gains Against Major Counterparts

The U.S. dollar fell after data showed the U.S. economic growth slowed in the fourth quarter of 2024, but climbed higher as the session progressed on Thursday as traders weighed the latest batch of economic data and the Federal Reserve's monetary policy announcement earlier this week.

RTTNews | 6h 28min ago

Japan Data Due On Friday

Japan is scheduled to release a raft of data on Friday, headlining a busy day for Asia-Pacific economic activity. On tap are December numbers for unemployment, industrial production, retail sales, construction orders and housing starts, as well as January figures for Tokyo inflation.

RTTNews | 6h 31min ago

Swiss Market Extends Winning Streak, Ends Moderately Higher

The Switzerland market closed on a firm note on Thursday, extending recent gains, after data showed an improvement in Swiss business confidence. An interest rate cut by the European Central Bank and largely positive moves in other European markets aided sentiment.

RTTNews | 10h 4min ago

ECB To Cut Rates Again As Lagarde Sees Disinflation "Well On Track"

The European Central Bank lowered its interest rates for a fourth policy session in a row on Thursday and is likely to opt for more easing going forward as policymakers seek neutrality amid a slump in Eurozone growth and expectations for inflation to return to target over the course of the year.

RTTNews | 10h 12min ago

European Stocks Close On Firm Note After ECB's Rate Decision

European stocks closed higher on Thursday with investors reacting to a slew of earnings and economic data, and the European Central Bank's decision of a 25-basis point interest rate cut.

RTTNews | 10h 36min ago

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USDJPY	154.078	USDCAD	1.44851	USDCHF	0.90942