U.S. Dollar Climbs As Strong Jobs Data Reduces Rate Cut Hopes

The U.S. dollar firmed against its major counterparts in the New York session on Friday, as stronger-than-expected jobs data for November tempered expectations for early interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve.

U.S. Consumer Sentiment Jumps In December As Inflation Expectations Tumble

A report released by the University of Michigan on Friday showed a significantly bigger than expected improvement in U.S. consumer sentiment in the month of December. The University of Michigan said its consumer

European Stocks Close Higher On Strong Germany Inflation, U.S. Jobs Data

European stocks closed higher on Friday, and most of the major markets in the region posted strong weekly gains, after data showed a bigger than expected addition in U.S. non-farm payroll employment, and a drop in the

China Stock Market May Find Traction On Friday

The China stock market has tracked lower in four straight sessions, sinking almost 65 points or 2.1 percent along the way. The Shanghai Composite Index now sits just above the 2,9650-point plateau although it's due for

Hong Kong Shares Due For Support On Friday

The Hong Kong stock market headed south again on Thursday, one day after snapping the three-day losing streak in which it had plunged almost 720 points or 4.5 percent. The Hang Seng Index now sits just beneath the

Higher Open Predicted For Indonesia Stock Market

The Indonesia stock market bounced higher again on Thursday, one day after ending the two-day winning streak in which it had picked up more than 40 points or 0.6 percent. The Jakarta Composite Index now sits just above

Australian Market Slightly Lower

Adding to the losses in the previous session, the Australian stock market is in the red for the second straight session on Friday, despite the broadly positive cues from Wall Street overnight. The benchmark S&P/ASX 200

Thai Stock Market May Erase Thursday's Losses

The Thai stock market on Thursday wrote a finish to the three-day winning streak in which it had gained almost 10 points or 0.7 percent. The Stock Exchange of Thailand now sits just beneath the 1,390-point plateau

Japanese Market Sharply Lower

Adding to the losses in the previous two sessions, the Japanese stock market is sharply lower for a third straight session on Friday, despite the broadly positive cues from Wall Street overnight. The benchmark Nikkei 225

Sensex, Nifty Likely To Open On Flat Note; RBI Meeting Eyed

Indian shares are seen opening little changed on Friday, tracking muted cues from global markets.