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Japan’s Nikkei average closed lower on Friday, after hitting a more than two-month high in the previous session, as investors sold shares of chip-related technology and growth companies to lock in gains. Still, losses were limited by hopes of a slowdown in rate hikes globally. The Nikkei index fell 0.35 …

European stocks opened little changed on Thursday, November 24th, after the minutes of the Federal Reserve meeting indicated a moderation in the pace of interest rate hikes and while investors await new indications from the European Central Bank. The Stoxx 600 index of European shares fell 0.03% amid low trading …

The US dollar fell Thursday, November 24, as investors flocked to risky assets after expectations of a slowdown in the rate hike in the US. The upcoming minutes of the Fed’s Monetary Policy Committee meeting, which was held on the first and second of November, revealed that officials are very …

Japan’s Nikkei index ended Thursday’s trading at its highest level in more than two months, tracking Wall Street, which posted overnight gains on hopes that the Federal Reserve will slow the pace of interest rate hikes. The Nikkei index closed up 0.95 percent at 28,383.09 points, the highest level since …

The US dollar held steady on Wednesday ahead of the highly anticipated release of the Federal Reserve’s latest policy meeting, while the New Zealand dollar was boosted by a record interest rate hike to curb inflation. The US dollar index, which measures the dollar’s performance against six major currencies, settled …

European stocks hovered near three-month highs on Wednesday as a rally in commodities stocks offset a decline in Credit Suisse after issuing a profit warning, while investors awaited corporate activity data for clues to the strength of the eurozone economy. By 0805 GMT, the pan-European Stoxx 600 index was flat …

European stocks rose on Tuesday, supported by a rebound in commodities stocks after falling in the previous session, as investors searched for mixed signals from European Central Bank policymakers over their stance on interest rates. The pan-European Stoxx 600 index rose 0.2 percent, nearing its highest level in more than …

Japanese stocks closed higher on Tuesday as the yen’s decline against the dollar boosted expectations of better performance by local manufacturing companies. Still, caution ahead of the Federal Reserve’s monetary policy statement limited gains. The Nikkei index rose 0.61 percent to close at 28,115.74 points, while the broader Topix index …

Japanese stocks closed slightly higher on Monday, although stocks included in the Nikkei index remained below 28,000 points, as a rise in the number of COVID-19 infections in China overshadowed sentiment in Asia while traders waited for more clarity regarding the issue. What will happen to interest rates. The Nikkei …

European stocks opened higher on Friday after falling for two straight days as investors snapped up falling energy stocks, although hawkish comments from more Federal Reserve officials capped gains. The pan-European Stoxx 600 index was up 0.4% by 0813 GMT, with basic resources stocks rising 1.1%, after falling more than …