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European Stocks Close On Mixed Note

European stocks turned in a mixed performance on Thursday as investors reacted to quarterly earnings updates and the European Central Bank's rate cut decision, while continuing to follow the developments on the tariff front.

RTTNews | 5h 15min ago

ECB Lowers Rates, EZ Growth Outlook Amid Rising Uncertainty; Signals Pause Ahead

The European Central Bank cut its key interest rates for the fifth policy session in a row and also lowered the growth forecast for the euro area mainly due to prospects of weak exports and investment in the backdrop of high trade uncertainty amid the tariffs war, and signaled a pause in the easing cycle as policy is now deemed less restrictive.

RTTNews | 7h 41min ago

U.S. Wholesale Inventories Climb Slightly More Than Expected In January

A report released by the Commerce Department on Thursday showed wholesale inventories in the U.S. increased by slightly more than expected in the month of January. The Commerce Department said wholesale inventories climbed by 0.8 percent in January after falling by a revised 0.4 percent in February.

RTTNews | 8h 12min ago

U.S. Labor Productivity Jumps More Than Previously Estimated In Q4

Labor productivity in the U.S. grew by more than previously estimated in the fourth quarter of 2024, according to a report released by the Labor Department on Thursday. The report said labor productivity shot up by 1.5 percent in the fourth quarter compared to the previously reported 1.2 percent jump. Economists had expected the increase in labor productivity to be unrevised.

RTTNews | 8h 40min ago

U.S. Jobless Claims Dip More Than Expected To 221,000

With the more closely watched monthly jobs report looming, the Labor Department released a report on Thursday showing first-time claims for U.S. unemployment benefits fell by more than expected in the week ended March 1st. The report said initial jobless claims dipped to 221,000, a decrease of 21,000 from the previous week's unrevised level of 242,000

RTTNews | 8h 44min ago

U.S. Trade Deficit Soars To Record High In January

Reflecting a spike by the value of imports, the Commerce Department released a report on Thursday showing the U.S. trade deficit widened by more than expected in the month of January. The Commerce Department said the trade deficit surged to a record high of $131.4 billion in January from a revised $98.1 billion in December.

RTTNews | 8h 54min ago

Bay Street Likely To Open Lower

Lower Canadian and U.S. futures and weak metal prices point to a negative start on Bay Street Thursday morning.

RTTNews | 10h 12min ago

U.S. Trade Deficit Widens More Than Expected In January

Reflecting a spike by the value of imports, the Commerce Department released a report on Thursday showing the U.S. trade deficit widened by more than expected in the month of January.

RTTNews | 10h 18min ago

EURUSD	1.07833	GBPUSD	1.2885	AUDUSD	0.63361
USDJPY	147.813	USDCAD	1.43046	USDCHF	0.88366

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Mining Stocks Lift FTSE 100