Japanese Yen Rallies On BoJ Pivot Hopes

The Japanese yen climbed against its major counterparts in the European session on Thursday, as comments from Bank of Japan governor Kazuo Ueda boosted hopes that the central will end its negative interest-rate policy

U.S. Wholesale Inventories Fall More Than Expected In October

A report released by the Commerce Department on Thursday showed U.S. wholesale inventories fell by more than expected in the month of October. The Commerce Department said wholesale inventories declined by 0.4 percent in

Canadian Market Turning In Mixed Performance In Lackluster Trade

The Canadian market is turning in a mixed performance on Thursday with investors reacting to the latest batch of economic data from the U.S. and Canada, and looking ahead to the crucial U.S. non-farm payroll data due on

European Stocks Close Slightly Lower

European stocks closed lower on Thursday with investors taking some profits after recent uptick. In addition to digesting the latest batch of economic data from the region and the U.S., traders also looked ahead to U.S.

Swiss Market Ends Modestly Lower

The Switzerland stock market ended modestly lower on Thursday after languishing in negative territory right through the day's session.

U.S. Dollar Gives Back Ground Ahead Of Monthly Jobs Report

The U.S. dollar has moved to the downside during trading on Thursday, giving back ground after trending higher over the past few sessions.

Japan GDP Data On Tap For Friday

Japan will on Friday release Q3 numbers for gross domestic product, highlighting a busy day for Asia-Pacific economic activity. GDP is expected to slip 0.5 percent on quarter and 2.1 percent on year after rising 1.2

KOSPI May Reclaim 2,500-Point Level On Friday

The South Korea stock market has alternated between positive and negative finishes through the last eight trading days since the end of the two-day losing streak in which it had slipped almost 20 points or 0.8 percent.

South Korea Has $6.80 Billion Current Account Surplus

South Korea posted a current account surplus of $6.80 billion in October, the Bank of Korea said on Friday - up from $5.42 billion in September.

European Shares Seen Tad Lower As Investors Await US Jobs Report

European stocks are seen opening on a sluggish note Thursday as investors brace for the U.S. jobs report, due Friday for important clues on the Fed's rate trajectory.