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European shares opened higher on Friday, as news of China’s easing of strict Covid rules boosted stocks related to primary and luxury goods, which were also supported by better-than-expected sales data and margins from Richemont. The Stoxx 600 index rose 0.4 percent by 0812 GMT, and Swiss luxury goods Richemont …

Japan’s Nikkei index ended Friday’s trading at a two-month high, boosted by a rally in Tokyo Electron and other growth-related shares, as markets tracked Wall Street after signs of lower inflation bolstered hopes the US central bank would slow the pace of interest rate hikes. The Nikkei jumped 2.98 percent …

The single European currency jumped to achieve significant gains against the US dollar, which fell after the release of US inflation data, to record the EUR/USD pair reaching its highest level at 1.0222. Technically, by looking at the 240-minute chart, we note that the pair continued to obtain a positive …

The dollar rose ahead of US inflation data later on Thursday, while cryptocurrencies remained under pressure after crypto exchange Binance withdrew its plans to rescue struggling rival FTX. The dollar is heading towards recording strong gains for the second day in a row, while investors evaluate the results of the …

European shares opened trading Thursday, November 10, with declines, led by the real estate sector, amid anticipation of inflation data in the United States to determine whether the US Federal Reserve will ease the monetary tightening policy. The Stoxx 600 index was down 0.3% by 08:14 GMT, ending three days …

Japanese stocks fell on Thursday, tracking losses incurred by Wall Street overnight, as heavyweights such as Honda Motor and Sumitomo Rubber Industries fell after disappointing expectations. The Nikkei index fell 0.98 percent to close at 27,446.10 points. The broader Topix index also fell 0.66 percent to 1936.66 points. Honda Motor …

The dollar settled near a two-month low against the euro on Wednesday as investors awaited the results of the US midterm elections and inflation data due this week that will guide speculation on the path of a future US interest rate hike. Cryptocurrencies are also high on investor interest, stabilizing …

European shares fell on Wednesday, though gains by Germany’s Printage limited losses, while investors awaited the results of the US midterm elections to see the course of US policy. The pan-European Stoxx 600 index was down 0.2 percent by 0813 GMT. Shares in Printage Chemical Distribution rose 1.6 percent after …

The Nikkei index closed lower on Wednesday after approaching a two-month high in the previous session, and Nintendo shares fell on lower profits as investors cautiously awaited US inflation data to speculate on the path of a future US interest rate hike. The Nikkei’s losses increased in the evening session, …

European shares opened lower on Tuesday, with miners leading the decline amid fears of slowing demand in China and investors being cautious ahead of the US midterm elections that will determine who will have control of Congress. The Stoxx 600 index was down 0.4 percent by 0808 GMT. The European …