FTSE 100 Rises Led By Commodity Stocks

Pound Slides On Weak UK GDP Data

The British pound weakened against most major currencies in the European session on Friday, after U.K. economy logged an unexpected contraction at the start of the year on a sharp fall in production.

RTTNews | 4小时8分钟前

CAC Moderately Higher In Cautious Trade

French stocks are up in positive territory a little past noon on Friday, led by gains financials and luxury sectors. The mood remains cautious amid escalating trade war tensions. Slight optimism about a ceasefire in Ukraine is aiding sentiment.

RTTNews | 4小时25分钟前

DAX Climbs Higher; Adidas, Daimler Among Notable Gainers

German stocks are up firmly in positive territory a little past noon on Friday, despite rising trade tensions, and uncertainty surrounding the nation's spending plans. Investors are digesting the nation's inflation data and some corporate earnings updates.

RTTNews | 4小时53分钟前

Pound Slides Against Most Majors

The British pound weakened against most major currencies in the European session on Friday.

RTTNews | 6小时2分钟前

European Shares Inch Higher In Cautious Trade

European shares inched higher on Friday but were on track for a weekly loss on heightened trade tensions and growing concerns about an economic slowdown.

RTTNews | 6小时15分钟前

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 | 6小时33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 | 6小时40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 | 7小时24分钟前

EURUSD	1.08976	GBPUSD	1.29372	AUDUSD	0.63052
USDJPY	148.696	USDCAD	1.44246	USDCHF	0.88406

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FTSE 100 Rises Led By Commodity Stocks