International News
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Philly Fed index surprises to the downside in December
Thursday 19 Dec 2024
(Sharecast News) - Activity in the US mid-Atlantic region weakened at the end of 2024, the results of a closely followed survey showed. Read More
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US initial jobless claims fall by 22,000
Thursday 19 Dec 2024
(Sharecast News) - Americans lined up for unemployment benefits at a decelerated pace in the week ended 14 December, according to the Labor Department. Read More
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US pre-open: Futures higher following yesterday's heavy losses
Thursday 19 Dec 2024
(Sharecast News) - Wall Street futures were in the green ahead of the bell on Thursday after comments from Federal Reserve chairman Jerome Powell led to a major sell-off in the previous session. Read More
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Asia report: Markets fall as BoJ holds rates, Fed cuts
Thursday 19 Dec 2024
(Sharecast News) - Asia-Pacific markets retreated on Thursday as investors digested the US Federal Reserve's cautious outlook after its latest rate cut, and a decision by the Bank of Japan to maintain... Read More
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Navantia strikes deal to buy Titanic shipbuilder Harland & Wolff
Thursday 19 Dec 2024
(Sharecast News) - Historic shipyard owner Harland & Wolff is to be acquired out of administration by Spain's Navantia, it was confirmed on Thursday, saving 1,000 jobs. Read More
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Norges Bank leaves rates on hold at 4.50%, signals March rate cut
Thursday 19 Dec 2024
(Sharecast News) - Norway's central bank kept interest rates on hold on Thursday at a 16-year high of 4.50%, as widely expected. Read More
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Swedish central bank cuts interest rates for fifth time this year
Thursday 19 Dec 2024
(Sharecast News) - Sweden's central bank reduced interest rates to their lowest level in almost two years on Thursday and signalled that another cut could be on the cards early next year. Read More
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Bank of Japan holds rates steady; Yen falls
Thursday 19 Dec 2024
(Sharecast News) - The Bank of Japan held interest rates unchanged at 0.25%, in line with expectations, sending the yen to a one-month low. Read More
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German consumer confidence improves but remains low
Thursday 19 Dec 2024
(Sharecast News) - Consumer confidence in Germany increased more than expected as income expectations and willingness to buy both improved. Read More
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'We are significantly closer to neutral', Fed's Powell says
Thursday 19 Dec 2024
(Sharecast News) - The US central bank cut rates as expected but policymakers indicated that they were now anticipating fewer reductions in 2025. Read More
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US close: Stocks sharply lower following Powell comments
Wednesday 18 Dec 2024
(Sharecast News) - Major indices closed sharply lower on Wednesday as market participants digested comments from Federal Reserve chairman Jerome Powell. Read More
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Europe close: Stocks edge up ahead of Fed rate decision
Wednesday 18 Dec 2024
(Sharecast News) - European shares were a tad higher on Wednesday as investors awaited the outcome of the Federal Reserve policy meeting and assessed news of a potential tie-up between two of Japan's ... Read More
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Merck in global license agreement with Hansoh Pharma for weight-loss drug
Wednesday 18 Dec 2024
(Sharecast News) - Merck said on Wednesday that it has signed an exclusive global licensee agreement with Chinese biopharmaceutical firm Hansoh Pharma for weight-loss drug HS-10535. Read More
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US open: Stocks higher ahead of FOMC decision
Wednesday 18 Dec 2024
(Sharecast News) - Major indices were in the green early on Wednesday as market participants awaited the Federal Reserve's interest rate decision later in the session. Read More
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US building permits grow 6.2pc, housing starts unexpectedly decline
Wednesday 18 Dec 2024
(Sharecast News) - US building permits surged 6.1% in November to a seasonally adjusted rate of 1.50m, according to the Census Bureau, erasing October's 0.4% decline and well and truly ahead of expect... Read More
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General Mills cuts guidance, shares fall
Wednesday 18 Dec 2024
(Sharecast News) - Shares in General Mills came under pressure on Wednesday, after the US food giant beat earnings expectations but cut its full-year outlook. Read More
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US pre-open: Futures higher ahead of FOMC decision
Wednesday 18 Dec 2024
(Sharecast News) - Wall Street futures were in the green on Wednesday as market participants awaited the Federal Reserve's interest rate decision later in the session. Read More
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Honda and Nissan exploring mega merger amid EV uncertainty - report
Wednesday 18 Dec 2024
(Sharecast News) - Japanese car giants Honda Motor Co and Nissan Motor Co are exploring a potential merger, it was widely reported on Wednesday. Read More
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UniCredit ups stake in Commerzbank again as takeover speculation builds
Wednesday 18 Dec 2024
(Sharecast News) - Italian banking group UniCredit has upped its stake in German peer Commerzbank to 28% and is seeking a further investment that will take its holding to just below the threshold that... Read More
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Amazon reportedly settles with UK drivers over self-employment dispute
Wednesday 18 Dec 2024
(Sharecast News) - Amazon has reached a settlement with thousands of UK delivery drivers, it emerged on Wednesday, who claimed the company deprived them of fair compensation by misclassifying them as ... Read More
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