International News
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Asia report: Most markets fall as China confirms economic plans
Friday 13 Dec 2024
(Sharecast News) - Markets in the Asia-Pacific region closed mixed on Friday, with Chinese equities leading losses as Beijing's stimulus measures failed to meet investors' expectations. Read More
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German exports fall by more than expected 2.8% in October
Friday 13 Dec 2024
(Sharecast News) - German exports in October fell by a more-than-expected 2.8% and imports dropped 0.1% month on month on a seasonally adjusted basis, according to official data published on Friday. Read More
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US close: Stocks slip as traders digest data ahead of Fed meeting
Thursday 12 Dec 2024
(Sharecast News) - US stocks broadly declined on Thursday with the Nasdaq pulling back from a record high, as investors digested inflation and labour-market data ahead of the Federal Reserve's final p... Read More
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Europe close: Stocks mostly flat after ECB and SNB cut interest rates
Thursday 12 Dec 2024
(Sharecast News) - Most European equity indices finished flat on Thursday with markets rangebound after the European Central Bank moved as expected to lower interest rates. Read More
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Structural changes needed in Germany if economy is to recover, says Ifo
Thursday 12 Dec 2024
(Sharecast News) - The Germany economy has been "treading water" for the past five years, according to the research firm the Ifo Institute, which predicted a contraction in GDP in 2024, followed by mi... Read More
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US open: Stocks lower following PPI reading
Thursday 12 Dec 2024
(Sharecast News) - Wall Street stocks were in the red on Thursday as traders digested this week's second key inflation reading. Read More
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US producer prices rise 0.4pc in November
Thursday 12 Dec 2024
(Sharecast News) - The US producer price index rose 3% on an annualised basis and 0.4% month-on-month in November, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, stronger than expectations. Read More
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US jobless claims unexpectedly rise to 242,000
Thursday 12 Dec 2024
(Sharecast News) - Americans lined up for unemployment benefits at an accelerated pace in the week ended 7 December, according to the Department of Labor. Read More
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ECB cuts rates by 25 basis points, as expected
Thursday 12 Dec 2024
(Sharecast News) - The European Central Bank cut interest rates on Thursday by 25 basis points, as expected, to 3%. Read More
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US pre-open: Futures lower following CPI reading
Thursday 12 Dec 2024
(Sharecast News) - Wall Street futures were in the red ahead of the bell on Thursday as traders looked ahead to additional inflation data. Read More
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Switzerland cuts interest rates more than expected
Thursday 12 Dec 2024
(Sharecast News) - Switzerland's central bank has slashed its benchmark interest rate by more than expected amid a strengthening franc and tepid economic growth with inflation running lower than expec... Read More
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Global oil supply to 'comfortably' meet demand in 2025 - IEA
Thursday 12 Dec 2024
(Sharecast News) - Global oil supply is likely to "comfortably" meet demand next year, a leading energy body predicted on Thursday, even after Opec voted to delay planned output increases. Read More
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Asia report: Most markets rise, Aussie unemployment surprisingly falls
Thursday 12 Dec 2024
(Sharecast News) - Most markets in the Asia-Pacific region advanced on Wednesday, buoyed by Wall Street's overnight rally after US consumer price index inflation met expectations in November. Read More
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US close: Nasdaq jumps to new high as tech stocks surge
Wednesday 11 Dec 2024
(Sharecast News) - US stocks mostly rose on Wednesday with the Nasdaq jumping to another all-time high on the back of strong gains in the tech sector, though the Dow continued its recent downward path... Read More
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Europe close: Stocks mostly higher despite US CPI data, ECB ahead
Wednesday 11 Dec 2024
(Sharecast News) - European shares rallied to be in positive territory after a weak start on Wednesday as traders brushed off a slightly stronger-than-expected print for consumer prices in the US. Read More
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US open: Stocks mixed following CPI reading
Wednesday 11 Dec 2024
(Sharecast News) - Wall Street trading got off to a mixed start on Wednesday as investors digested last month's all-important CPI reading. Read More
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Sweden's Klarna fined SEK500m for money laundering failures
Wednesday 11 Dec 2024
(Sharecast News) - Buy now, pay later firm Klarna has been fined SEK500m (£35.7m) by Sweden's financial regulator for violating anti-money laundering rules. Read More
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Exxon Mobil to boost capital spending
Wednesday 11 Dec 2024
(Sharecast News) - Exxon Mobil said on Wednesday that it was planning to lift spending on oil production as it outlined the key elements of its 2030 plan. Read More
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Patient Capital to buy Patterson Companies in $4.1bn deal
Wednesday 11 Dec 2024
(Sharecast News) - Patterson Companies surged on Wednesday as the dental and animal health distributor agreed to be bought by healthcare investment firm Patient Square Capital in a $4.1bn deal. Read More
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US headline CPI picks up slightly in November
Wednesday 11 Dec 2024
(Sharecast News) - The cost of living in the States picked up slightly last month as food and vehicles became dearer, although increases in shelter prices eased. Read More
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