CAC-40 Weakens After Scaling Fresh High

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 | 5 ชม. 56 นาทีที่ผ่านมา

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 | 6 ชม. 27 นาทีที่ผ่านมา

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 | 6 ชม. 55 นาทีที่ผ่านมา

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 | 6 ชม. 58 นาทีที่ผ่านมา

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 | 7 ชม. 9 นาทีที่ผ่านมา