DAX Drops On Weak PMI Data

Swiss Market Ends On Firm Note

After a weak start and a subsequent recovery, the Swiss market struggled for direction till mid afternoon on Friday, but gained in strength thanks to some brisk buying at several counters in last ninety minutes of the day's session.

RTTNews | Pred 5 h 43 min

CPSC Recalls: Gas Boilers, Bicycles, Wall Sconces, Window Shades, Baby Loungers, Pajama Sets

The U.S. Consumer Product safety Commission or CPSC has announced various recalls including gas boilers, triathlon bicycles, wall sconces, window shades, baby loungers, high chairs, pajama sets and robes, and avalanche transceivers, among others.

RTTNews | Pred 6 h 5 min

European Stocks Turn In Mixed Performance

European stocks turned in a mixed performance on Friday as investors amid uncertainty about the outlook for growth as the Trump Administration's fresh and stringent tariffs of 25% on goods from Canada and Mexico, and an additional 10% levy on Chinese imports are set to commence from next week.

RTTNews | Pred 6 h 27 min

Chicago Business Barometer Jumps But Still Indicates Contraction In February

A report released by MNI Indicators on Friday showed its reading on Chicago-area business activity jumped by much more than expected in the month of February but continued to indicate contraction. MNI Indicators said its Chicago business barometer shot up to 45.5 in February from 39.5 in January. Economists had expected the Chicago business barometer to show a much more modest increase to 40.6.

RTTNews | Pred 9 h 37 min

U.S. Consumer Prices Increases In Line With Estimates In January

Closely watched readings on U.S. consumer price inflation increased in line with economist estimates in the month of January, according to a report released by the Commerce Department on Friday. The Commerce Department said its personal consumption expenditures (PCE) price index rose by 0.3 percent in January, matching the increase seen in December as well as economist estimates.

RTTNews | Pred 9 h 53 min

U.S. Consumer Price Inflation Data Matches Estimates In January

Closely watched readings on consumer price inflation increased in line with economist estimates in the month of January, according to a report released by the Commerce Department on Friday.

RTTNews | Pred 10 h 55 min

France Inflation Lowest In 4 Years On Energy Prices

French inflation sunk to the lowest in four years in February due to a notable fall in electricity prices and the economy contracted for the first time since early 2023, official data showed Friday. Consumer price inflation was 0.8 percent in February compared to 1.7 percent in January, the statistical office INSEE said. This was the weakest since February 2021 and was also below forecast of 1.0

RTTNews | Pred 11 h 25 min

German Unemployment Rises Less Than Expected

German unemployment increased only moderately in February but the economic weakness remained visible on the labor market, the Federal Employment Agency said Friday. The number of people out of work rose 5,000 in February, while economists had forecast a sharp increase of 14,000. Unemployment had increased 11,000 in January.

RTTNews | Pred 11 h 41 min

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