Japan Household Spending Data Due On Friday

Sensex, Nifty Seen Tad Higher At Open

Indian shares may open a tad higher on Friday, tracking firm cues from global markets. That said, volatility cannot be ruled out due to concerns about Trump policies and caution ahead of earnings results from prominent companies, including SBI, LIC and Tata Motors.

RTTNews | Pred 5 h 30 min

Japanese Market Notably Higher

Reversing the losses in the previous session, the Japanese stock market is notably higher on Friday, following the mixed cues from Wall Street overnight. The benchmark Nikkei 225 is moving above the 39,500 level, with gains in index heavyweights and exporter stocks.

RTTNews | Pred 5 h 45 min

Thai Bourse Tipped To Open To The Upside

The Thai stock market has moved higher in two of tree trading days since the end of the two-day slide in which it had eased just over 3 points or 0.2 percent. The Stock Exchange of Thailand now sits just beneath the 1,470-point plateau and it may see additional support on Friday.

RTTNews | Pred 6 h 1 min

Indonesia Stock Market May Halt Losing Streak

The Indonesia stock market has moved lower in back-to-back sessions, stumbling almost 250 points or 3.3 percent along the way. The Jakarta Composite Index now rests just above the 7,240-point plateau although it may stop the bleeding on Friday.

RTTNews | Pred 6 h 31 min

Australian Market Significantly Higher

The Australian stock market is significantly higher on Friday, adding to the gains in the previous two sessions, following the mixed cues from Wall Street overnight. The benchmark S&P/ASX 200 is moving above the 8,300 level, with gains across most sectors led by mining and technology stocks. Energy stocks were the only weak spot.

RTTNews | Pred 6 h 36 min

Higher Open Called For Hong Kong Stock Market

The Hong Kong stock market rebounded on Thursday, one day after halting the three-day winning streak in which it had surged almost 700 points or 3.4 percent. The Hang Seng Index now sits just above the 20,950-point plateau and it's got a positive lead again for Friday's trade.

RTTNews | Pred 6 h 46 min

China Stock Market Tipped To Open In The Green

The China stock market found renewed support on Thursday, one day after ending the two-day winning streak in which it had spiked more than 110 points or 3.3 percent. The Shanghai Composite now sits just above the 3,470-point plateau although it's expected to open higher again on Friday.

RTTNews | Pred 7 h 1 min

Win Streak May Continue For Taiwan Stock Market

The Taiwan stock market has moved higher in four straight sessions, gathering more than 625 points or 2.8 percent along the way. The Taiwan Stock Exchange now rests just above the 23,400-point plateau and it may add to its winnings on Friday.

RTTNews | Pred 7 h 31 min

EURUSD	1.0782	GBPUSD	1.29676	AUDUSD	0.66569
USDJPY	153.087	USDCAD	1.3881	USDCHF	0.87297