FTSE 100 Rises Led By Commodity Stocks

UK Economy Contracts Unexpectedly On Weaker Production

The UK economy logged an unexpected contraction at the start of the year on a sharp fall in production, official data revealed on Friday. Gross domestic product shrank 0.1 percent on a monthly basis in January, following a growth of 0.4 percent in December, the Office for National Statistics reported. GDP was expected to grow 0.1 percent.

RTTNews | 4小时20分钟前

Asian Shares Advance As US Shutdown Worries Ease

Asian stocks ended mostly higher on Friday after U.S. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer said he plans to vote for a Republican bill to fund the government through September, helping ease worries about a potential federal government shutdown.

RTTNews | 4小时26分钟前

Yen Falls Amid Uncertainty Over BoJ Policy

The Japanese yen weakened against other major currencies in the Asian session on Friday, as the Bank of Japan (BoJ) is anticipated to keep interest rates steady next week as a way to evaluate the risks of escalating U.S. trade tensions.

RTTNews | 5小时11分钟前

Yen Falls Against Majors

The Japanese yen weakened against other major currencies in the Asian session on Friday.

RTTNews | 7小时1分钟前

European Shares Seen Up As US Government Shutdown Worries Ease

European stocks are likely to open higher on Friday amid signs the U.S. may avert a looming government shutdown after Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer announced he's ready to start the process of considering a Republican-led government funding bill that has fiercely divided Democrats.

RTTNews | 7小时19分钟前

Dr. Reddy's Labs Recalls Levetiracetam In Sodium Chloride Injection

Dr. Reddy's Laboratories Ltd. is recalling Levetiracetam in 0.75% Sodium Chloride Injection in the United States citing mislabeling of infusion bag, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The recall involves one Batch/Lot No: A1540076 of Levetiracetam in 0.75% Sodium Chloride Injection, 1,000 mg/100 mL (10 mg/mL) single-dose infusion bags to the consumer level.

RTTNews | 8小时3分钟前

European Economic News Preview: UK GDP Data Due

Monthly GDP estimate, industrial production and foreign trade figures are due from the UK, headlining a busy day for the European economic news. At 3.00 AM ET, the Office for National Statistics releases UK GDP, industrial output and external trade data. The economy is forecast to grow 0.1 percent on a monthly basis in January, following a 0.4 percent gain in December.

RTTNews | 8小时6分钟前

Asian Markets Mixed Amid Tariff Concerns

Asian stock markets are trading mixed on Friday, following the broadly negative from Wall Street overnight, as traders remain cautious and concerned about global economic growth amid the ongoing trade war. Some traders also looked to pick up stocks at a bargain after the recent slump in the markets. Asian markets ended mostly lower on Thursday.

RTTNews | 9小时34分钟前

EURUSD	1.08508	GBPUSD	1.29303	AUDUSD	0.63073
USDJPY	148.924	USDCAD	1.44149	USDCHF	0.88423

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FTSE 100 Rises Led By Commodity Stocks