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European stocks fell on Thursday as investors anxiously awaited the European Central Bank’s interest rate decision, a day after the US Federal Reserve hinted it would continue to raise interest rates. The pan-European Stoxx 600 index was down 0.9 percent at 0810 GMT. The European Central Bank is widely expected …

The dollar traded near its weakest levels in months against the euro and the pound sterling on Wednesday, after falling overnight on pressure from softer-than-expected inflation data that raised bets that the Federal Reserve will slow the pace of interest rate hikes. After raising interest rates four times in a …

Japan’s Nikkei average closed at a two-week high on Wednesday, tracking Wall Street’s gains as lower-than-expected US inflation data reinforced expectations that the Federal Reserve may ease the pace of interest rate hikes. The Nikkei rose 0.72% to 28,156.21, its highest close since December 1. The broader Topix index rose …

European stocks rose on Tuesday as investors hoped that US inflation data due for release later in the day would allow the Federal Reserve to slow the pace of interest rate hikes. The pan-European Stoxx 600 index was up 0.1 percent by 0812 GMT. Technology stocks led the index, rising …

Japan’s Nikkei rose on Tuesday, briefly crossing the 28,000-point mark for the second time this month, as investors prepare for US inflation data and the Federal Reserve’s monetary policy decision. The Nikkei closed up 0.4 percent at 27954.85, after reaching its highest level since December 1st at 28116.56, but then …

The dollar fell on Monday, but data released at the end of last week showing wholesale price inflation in the United States rose more than expected in November capped losses, reinforcing the possibility that the Federal Reserve will keep interest rates high for a longer period. The US currency recorded …

European stocks fell on Monday, as investors awaited the decisions of the Federal Reserve and the European Central Bank regarding interest rates scheduled for this week, and their sentiment was affected by the rise in Covid-19 infections in China after easing restrictions. The pan-European Stoxx 600 index was down 0.4 …

The Japanese Nikkei index fell on Monday, after hitting its highest level in a week, as US data pointing to rising inflation increased fears that the Federal Reserve would keep raising interest rates for a longer period. Technology stocks fell after US producer price data on Friday indicated that inflation …

The dollar was little changed against major currencies on Friday as concerns about the performance of the US economy returned, ahead of the release of producer price index data later on Friday and the Federal Reserve meeting to decide on interest rates next week. Investors are looking forward to a …

European stocks rose on Friday, as industrial and financial stocks rose on optimism related to China’s easing of anti-Covid-19 restrictions, while Credit Suisse jumped after news of a capital increase. The pan-European STOXX 600 rose 0.2 percent by 0810 GMT, and appeared to be heading for an increase after losing …