DAX Gains With Focus On ECB Meeting

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 | Pred 6 h 3 min

U.S. Dollar Firms As Strong Jobs Data Dampens Rate Cut Hopes

The U.S. dollar climbed against its most major counterparts in the New York session on Friday, as stronger-than-expected jobs data for December strengthened expectations that the Federal Reserve will hold rates steady for sometime.

RTTNews | Pred 6 h 18 min

European Stocks Close Lower As Strong U.S. Jobs Data Fuels Interest Rate Concerns

European stocks closed lower on Friday after stronger-than-expected U.S. jobs data raised concerns that the Federal Reserve will hold interest rates at current levels for longer. Higher Euro zone bond yields, and potential tariff hikes by the U.S. weighed as well on investor sentiment.

RTTNews | Pred 6 h 19 min

Canadian Stocks Tumble As Upbeat Jobs Data Raises Interest Rate Concerns

Canadian stocks are down sharply on Friday with stronger-than-expected U.S. jobs data raising concerns that the Federal Reserve will likely hold interest rates unchanged from current levels for sometime. Also, a buoyant Canadian employment reports has dimmed the prospects for further easing by the Canadian central bank for now.

RTTNews | Pred 7 h 30 min

U.S. Consumer Sentiment Edges Lower In January As Inflation Expectations Surge

Consumer sentiment in the U.S. has unexpectedly seen a modest deterioration in the month of January, according to preliminary data released by the University of Michigan on Friday. The University of Michigan said its consumer sentiment index edged down to 73.2 in January from 74.0 in December. Economists had expected the index to inch up to 74.5.

RTTNews | Pred 9 h 23 min

U.S. Job Growth Far Exceeds Estimates In December

A closely watched report released by the Labor Department on Friday showed employment in the U.S. increased by much more than expected in the month of December. The Labor Department said non-farm payroll employment surged by 256,000 jobs in December after jumping by a downwardly revised 212,000 jobs in November. Economists had expected employment to climb by 160,000 jobs.

RTTNews | Pred 10 h 5 min

U.S. Employment Surges Much More Than Expected In December

A closely watched report released by the Labor Department on Friday showed employment in the U.S. increased by much more than expected in the month of December.

RTTNews | Pred 11 h 13 min

Higher Commodity Prices Point To Positive Start On Bay Street; Jobs Data In Focus

Higher crude oil prices and steady bullion market point to a positive start for Canadian stocks on Friday. However, the focus is on jobs data from Canada and the U.S., and any disappointment on that front could render the market a bit volatile.

RTTNews | Pred 12 h 1 min

EURUSD	1.02474	GBPUSD	1.22136	AUDUSD	0.61488
USDJPY	157.835	USDCAD	1.44288	USDCHF	0.91686