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The South Korea stock market has finished higher in two of three trading days since the end of the two-day slide in which it had given up more than 280 points or 4.6 percent. The KOSPI now sits just above the 5,680-point plateau and it may extend its gains on Thursday.
Australia will on Thursday release September figures for imports, exports and trade balance, highlighting a modest day for Asia-Pacific economic activity. In August, imports were up 5.8 percent on month and exports rose 3.7 percent for a trade surplus of A$495 million.
The U.S. Dollar value moved lower on Wednesday as concerns of escalation in the U.S.-Iran conflict diminished after the mid-term election results showed a huge win for Democrats who seized control of both the houses in the U.S. Congress. As markets are betting on an end to the…
After opening on a somewhat cautious note Wednesday morning, the Switzerland stock market recovered and then kept climbing higher and higher as the day progressed to eventually settle on an upbeat note. Positive global markets amid easing trade and inflation concerns rendered…
European stocks climbed sharply Wednesday as Democratic election victories, better-than-expected corporate earnings, and falling oil prices boosted investor sentiment across major exchanges.
The Canadian market is up firmly in positive territory Wednesday morning with the benchmark S&P/TSX Composite surging 1.7%. The mood in the market is quite positive amid hopes of easing trade tensions between Canada and the U.S., following the Democrats regaining control of both…
Service sector growth in the U.S. saw a modest slowdown in the month of October, according to a report released by the Institute for Supply Management on Wednesday. The ISM said its services PMI edged down to 54.5 in October after dipping to 54.9 in September, although a reading…
Payroll processor ADP released a report on Wednesday showing private sector employment in the U.S. grew by more than expected in the month of October. The report said private sector employment climbed by 86,000 jobs in October, matching a downwardly revised increase in September.
With exports increasing by more than imports, the Commerce Department released a report on Wednesday showing the U.S. trade deficit unexpectedly shrank in the month of September.
CVS Health Corp. reported Wednesday a profit in its third quarter, compared to prior year's loss, mainly on the absence of prior year's $5.7 billion goodwill impairment charge, and higher revenues. Further, the firm raised fiscal 2026 outlook to reflect increases in the Health…
The euro area private sector growth moderated to a four-month low in October as new order receipts came close to stalling and output price inflation remained historically high, final purchasing managers' survey data from S&P Global showed Wednesday. The final composite output…
Payroll processor ADP released a report on Wednesday showing private sector employment in the U.S. grew by more than expected in the month of October.
Canadian equities expected to open higher Wednesday, supported by positive global markets, rising precious metals prices, and lower oil easing inflation concerns. Intact Financial reports 35% profit decline; Shopify earnings beat expectations.
U.K. stocks moved higher on Wednesday as lower oil prices and softening bond yields aided sentiment. Investors also digested the latest batch of earnings updates and economic data, in addition to following the political news from the U.S. Mining and bank stocks led the move up…
Eurozone inflation accelerated to a three-year high in October on energy prices, reinforcing expectations for another interest rate hike. Inflation increased to 4.0 percent in October from 3.8 percent in September, flash data from Eurostat showed Wednesday.
French equities gained ground Wednesday as lower oil prices and bond yields supported sentiment. The CAC 40 index climbed 1.5% to 8,139.50, with banking and industrial stocks leading gains. U.S. midterm election results shifted political dynamics affecting tech regulation and…
Heidelberg Materials AG, a German building materials company, reported Wednesday higher result from current operations or RCO in its third quarter, driven by strong revenue growth, while RCO margin declined from last year. Citing the positive development over the past two…
German stocks climbed Wednesday morning, with the DAX benchmark gaining 335.08 points to 26,235.99, driven by lower oil prices, softening bond yields, and strong corporate earnings. Heidelberg Materials soared nearly 9% after raising its full-year outlook.
Indian shares closed higher on Wednesday, extending gains for a fifth consecutive session as softer oil prices eased inflation concerns and Democrats won full control of the U.S. Congress in a sweeping midterm rout, weighing on the U.S. dollar and Treasury yields.
Sweden's central bank raised its benchmark interest rate by a quarter-point as inflation is expected to continue rising going forward and hinted at further tightening in the coming year. The Executive Board of Riksbank decided to raise the key policy rate to 2.00 percent from…
The Australian dollar strengthened against other major currencies in the European session on Wednesday.
Gold prices jumped nearly 3 percent on Wednesday, driven by a softer dollar and lower Treasury yields after Democrats took control of both houses of Congress in a dramatic win in the U.S. midterm elections. Softer oil prices also helped ease inflation concerns.
Oil prices traded lower on Wednesday after seeing sharp swings in the previous session amid uncertainty over the U.S.-Iran peace talks.
European stocks traded higher on Wednesday, with a slew of strong corporate earnings, steadier oil prices and lower bond yields helping underpin investor sentiment.
Asian stocks ended mixed on Wednesday after Democrats took control of both houses of Congress in a dramatic win in the U.S. midterm elections, raising uncertainty over tech regulation, trade policy and the U.S. budget deficit.
The U.S. dollar weakened against other major currencies in the Asian session on Wednesday, as early U.S. midterm election results increased political unpredictability.
The U.S. dollar weakened against other major currencies in the Asian session on Wednesday.
European stocks are seen opening notably lower on Wednesday after early results showcased significant gains for Democrats in the 2026 U.S. midterm elections, threatening President Donald Trump's legislative agenda and paving the way for new investigations into his…
Indian shares were modestly higher on Wednesday, extending gains for a fifth straight session as softer oil prices eased inflation concerns and early results showcased significant gains for Democrats in the 2026 U.S. midterm elections, weighing on the U.S. dollar and Treasury…
The Australian stock market is extending its early losses in mid-market moves on Wednesday, but reversing the gains in the previous session, with the benchmark S&P/ASX 200 falling well below the 8,850 level, following the mixed cues from Wall Street overnight, with weakness in…
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