U.S. Consumer Prices Climb 0.4% In March, Slightly More Than Expected

Largely reflecting continued growth in prices for shelter and gasoline, the Labor Department released a report on Wednesday showing U.S. consumer prices advanced by slightly more than expected in the month of March. The

Bank Of Canada Leaves Rates Unchanged As Inflation Remains 'Too High'

The Bank of Canada announced its widely expected decision to once again leave interest rates unchanged on Wednesday, saying inflation is still "too high." The Canadian central bank held its target for the overnight rate

U.S. Wholesale Inventories Increase In Line With Estimates In February

A report released by the Commerce Department on Wednesday showed wholesale inventories in the U.S. increased in line with economist estimates in the month of February. The Commerce Department said wholesale inventories

Canadian Market Notably Lower After BoC Announcement, U.S. Inflation Data

The Canadian market is down firmly in negative territory Wednesday morning, with stocks from across various sectors reeling under a fairly severe bout of selling pressure on hot U.S. inflation data, and the Bank of

Japan Overall Bank Lending Rises 3.2% On Year

The value of overall bank lending in Japan was up 3.2 percent on year in March, the Bank of Japan said on Wednesday - coming in at 619.566 trillion yen.

Australian Market Modestly Higher

Australian shares are trading modestly higher on Wednesday, extending the gains in the previous two sessions, with the benchmark S&P/ASX 200 staying above the 7,800 level, following the mixed cues from Wall Street

Sensex, Nifty May Struggle For Direction At Open

Indian shares may struggle to find footing on Wednesday as investors await directional cues from U.S. consumer and producer price inflation data, the release of FOMC meeting minutes and the ECB's policy announcement.

Japanese Market Modestly Lower

The Japanese stock market is modestly lower on Wednesday, giving up some of the gains in the previous two sessions, following the mixed cues from Wall Street overnight. The Nikkei 225 is falling well below the 39,700

Asian Markets Mixed In Thin Holiday Trading

Asian stock markets are mixed in this holiday trading on Wednesday, following the mixed cues from Wall Street overnight, as traders remain cautious ahead of the release of closely watched key US inflation data, which

Sensex, Nifty Modestly Higher; Healthcare Stocks Underperform

Indian shares were seeing modest gains in cautious trade on Wednesday ahead of the release of key U.S. inflation readings and the minutes of Fed's March policy meeting.