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April US Retail Sales Ex Auto, Gas Rise 0.5% Vs. Expected 0.3% Gain, Prior 0.7% Gain

International42d ago

April US Retail Sales Ex Auto Rise 0.7% Vs. Expected 0.7% Gain, Prior 1.9% Gain

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April US Retail Sales Rise 0.5% Vs. Expected 0.5% Gain, Prior 1.6% Increase

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US Initial Jobless Claims 211,000 Vs. Expected 205,000, Prior 199,000

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Beijing-Washington Meeting Lifts European Bourses midday

European bourses tracked moderately higher midday Thursday after media reports that Beijing and Washington have agreed that Iran cannot have nuclear weapons or control over the Strait of Hormuz, and that China may buy more oil from the US.US President Donald Trump has been meeting with China leader Xi Jinping in Beijing, seeking cooperation to settle Persian Gulf hostilities, as well as address trade issues.Tech stocks led broad gains on continental trading floors.Investors also eyed Wall Street futures in the green amid mixed closes overnight on Asian exchanges, although Seoul's KOSPI index rose 1.8% to close at a fresh record high.The pan-continental Stoxx Europe 600 Index was up 0.6% mid-session.The Stoxx Europe 600 Technology Index was up 1.3%, and the Stoxx 600 Banks Index gained 0.9%.The Stoxx Europe 600 Oil and Gas Index gained 0.3%, while the Stoxx 600 Europe Food and Beverage Index edged 0.6% higher.The REITE, a European REIT index, gained 0.1%.On the national market indexes, Germany's DAX was up 1.4%, and the FTSE 100 in London advanced 0.5%. The CAC 40 in Paris was up 0.8%, and Spain's IBEX 35 lifted 0.9%.Yields on benchmark 10-year German bonds were lower, near 3.1%.Front-month North Sea Brent crude-oil futures traded evenly at $105.59 a barrel.The Euro Stoxx 50 volatility index was down 4.2% at 20.97, but still indicating above-average volatility for European stock markets in the next 30 days, a negative signal. A reading above 20 indicates choppier markets ahead, while below 20 suggests calmer exchanges.

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US Dollar Rises Early Thursday Ahead Jobless Claims, Retail Sales, Import Prices

The US dollar rose against its major trading partners early Thursday ahead of a busy day of economic releases, starting with weekly jobless claims, April retail sales, and April import and export price data, all at 8:30 am ET.Business inventory data for March is due to be released at 10:00 am ET, followed by weekly natural gas stocks at 10:30 am ET, and an update to the Atlanta Federal Reserve's GDP nowcast estimate for Q2 around midday.New York Fed President John Williams is expected to speak at 5:45 pm ET, followed by Fed Governor Michael Barr at 7:00 pm ET.A quick summary of foreign exchange activity heading into Thursday:EUR/USD fell to 1.1706 from 1.1714 at the Wednesday US close and 1.1713 at the same time Wednesday morning. There are no Eurozone data on Thursday's schedule. The next European Central Bank meeting is scheduled for June 11.GBP/USD fell to 1.3516 from 1.3523 at the Wednesday US close but was above a level of 1.3504 at the same time Wednesday morning. UK GDP rose unexpectedly in March, and the Q1 growth pace accelerated from the previous quarter, while UK consumer sentiment improved in May, data released earlier Thursday showed. The next Bank of England meeting is scheduled for June 18.USD/JPY rose to 157.9264 from 157.8721 at the same time Wednesday US close and 157.8270 at the same time Wednesday morning. The Japanese money supply increased in April, according to data released overnight. The next Bank of Japan meeting is scheduled for June 15-16.USD/CAD rose to 1.3717 from 1.3705 at the Wednesday US close and 1.3693 at the same time Wednesday morning. Canadian wholesale and new motor vehicle sales for March are due to be released at 8:30 am ET. The next Bank of Canada meeting is scheduled for June 10.

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China Outlook, Steady Oil Nudge Wall Street Up Pre-Bell; Asia Mixed, Europe Higher

Wall Street futures pointed modestly higher pre-bell Thursday as traders mulled clues from the Beijing-Washington summit in China and monitored largely steady oil prices.In the futures, the S&P 500 gained 0.2% and the Nasdaq advanced 0.1% in morning hours after the indices set new all-time highs on Wednesday. The Dow Jones index was up 0.6% in premarket activity.Cisco Systems (CSCO) stock was up 17% pre-bell after the company posted higher fiscal Q3 results and issued upbeat Q4 guidance alongside plans to cut jobs.Investors also await the US retail sales bulletin for April, an early view into consumer responses to higher fuel bills, set for release in Washington at 8:30 am ET.Asian exchanges traded unevenly overnight, although Seoul's KOSPI index rose 1.8% to strike a fresh all-time zenith. European bourses tracked moderately north midday on the continent.On the economic calendar, in addition to the retail sales report, is the weekly jobless claims bulletin at 8:30 am ET, along with the import and export prices report for April.The business inventories bulletin for March posts at 10 am, followed by the weekly EIA natural gas report at 10:30 am.Federal Reserve Kansas City President Jeffrey Schmid, Cleveland President Beth Hammack, New York President John Williams and Governor Michael Barr are slated to speak on Thursday.In premarket activity, Bitcoin was trading at $79,637, West Texas Intermediate crude oil traded lower at $100.88, and 10-year US Treasuries offered 4.46%. Spot gold commanded $4,697 an ounce.

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Beijing-Washington Summit, Earnings Roil Asian Stock Markets

Asian stock markets wobbled in mixed trading Thursday, as investors monitored the ongoing summit between US President Donald Trump and Chinese Leader Xi Jinping, and evaluated earnings results.Shanghai and Tokyo finished in the red, Hong Kong was flat, but other regional exchanges gained ground. Seoul's KOSPI rose 1.8% to strike a fresh record zenith.In Japan, the Nikkei 225 opened evenly near an all-time high but declined in trading, finishing off 1% as traders mulled comments by a Bank of Japan official that interest rates should be raised "at the earliest stage possible."The benchmark Nikkei 225 fell 618.06 to 62,654.05, as losing issues outnumbered gainers 133 to 91.Leading the upside was Tokai Carbon, up 18.5%, while Fukikura declined 19.1%, with both moves following earnings releases.In Hong Kong, the Hang Seng Index opened higher but lagged and closed essentially flat after China's Xi Jinping told President Donald Trump that "if mishandled, the two countries could collide" over the Taiwan issue.The broad gauge Hang Seng finished flat at 26,389.04, as losing issues outnumbered gainers 45 to 42. The Hang Seng TECH Index lost 0.4% on the day, while the Mainland Properties Index added 0.1%.Leading the upside was Li Auto, gaining 4.3%, while JD Logistics declined 5.7%.On the mainland, the Shanghai Composite fell 1.5% to 4,177.92.On the other regional exchanges, the Taiwan TWSE inclined 0.9%; the Australian ASX 200 inclined 0.1%; the Singapore Straits Times Index fell 0.2%, and the Thai Set inclined 1.4%. In late trading in Mumbai, the Sensex was up 1.1%The MSCI All Country Asia Pacific Index rose 0.2% on the day.

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International42d ago

India's Wholesale Price Inflation Quickens to 8.3% in April

India's wholesale price inflation, measured by the Wholesale Price Index (WPI), jumped to 8.3% in April from 3.88% in March, according to data released by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry on Thursday.In the same month last year, wholesale inflation was lower at 0.85%.The rise in WPI was attributed to higher prices of mineral oils, crude petroleum and natural gas, other manufacturing and non-food articles, and basic metals.The index for primary articles increased by 9.17% to 202.4 in April from 197.3 in the previous month, while fuel and power inflation soared by 24.71% to 181.7 in the reported month from 153.7 in March.Manufactured products were up by 4.62% to 151.6 in April from 149.5 a month ago.

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Hong Kong's Export, Import Volumes Rise in April

Hong Kong's March goods export and import volumes rose 28.8% and 34.6% year on year, respectively, the city's Census and Statistics Department said Thursday.Export and import prices rose 5.4% and 5.3% compared with a year earlier, the statement said.For the first quarter of 2026, Hong Kong's goods export and import volumes rose 28.8% and 34.6% year on year, respectively, while prices for both exports and imports rose 4.3%, the department said.

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UK Quarterly Business Investment Up 0.7% in Q1

Business investment in the UK edged up 0.7% in the first quarter, following a revised 2.9% fall in the prior three-month period, according to provisional data from the Office for National Statistics published Thursday.Analysts expected a 1.1% gain for the quarter.On a yearly basis, business investment declined 1.8%, compared with the revised 1.8% increase previously.

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South Korea's Money Supply Increases in March

South Korea's money supply increased in March, with the broad money, or M2, rising 0.4% to 4,132.1 trillion won from 4,113.6 trillion won a month earlier, the Bank of Korea said Thursday.M2 is a gauge of the money supply that encompasses cash, demand deposits, and other readily convertible financial instruments.The country's narrow money, or M1, increased 0.7% to 1,368.7 trillion won in the month from 1,358.6 trillion won in February.

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Spanish Annual Inflation Rate Confirmed at 3.2% in April

Spain's annual inflation eased to 3.2% in April from 3.4% in March, final data from the National Statistics Institute confirmed Thursday.On a monthly basis, consumer prices in Spain were up 0.4%, in line with the initial reading, and against the previous 1.2% jump.The Spanish annual harmonized inflation rate was 3.5%, matching the flash figure and higher than the previous 3.4%. Month over month, harmonized consumer prices grew 0.7%, in line with the initial data, and against the 1.7% increase earlier.Meanwhile, the country's annual core inflation rate eased to 2.8% from 2.9%, confirming the flash figure.

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UK Monthly Services Output Rises 0.3% in March

Britain's services output rose 0.3% month over month in March, following a 0.5% increase in February, according to data from the Office for National Statistics published Thursday.On a yearly basis, the index was 1.5% higher, consistent with the revised 1.5% jump earlier.

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International42d ago

British Monthly Construction Output Up 1.5% in March

Construction output in the UK rose 1.5% month over month in March, following a revised 0.5% gain in February, the Office for National Statistics said Thursday.Analysts expected a 0.5% decline for the month, according to Investing.com data.On a yearly basis, construction output was 0.3% lower, compared with the revised 1.6% decrease earlier and the market forecast of 2.5% contraction.

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International42d ago

British Monthly Industrial Production Falls 0.2% in March

UK industrial production edged down 0.2% month over month in March, following a revised 0.3% uptick in February, the Office for National Statistics said Thursday.The reading is consistent with the consensus estimate from Investing.com.On a yearly basis, UK industrial output flatlined, against the revised 0.5% decrease earlier and the consensus estimate of a 0.2% gain.

FTSE 100

International42d ago

UK's Monthly Manufacturing Output Edges Up 1.2% in March

The UK's monthly manufacturing production grew 1.2% in March, following a revised 0.2% drop in the prior month, the Office for National Statistics said Thursday.Analysts expected a 0.2% decline for the month.On a yearly basis, British manufacturing output also jumped 1.2%, compared with the revised 0.8% decrease earlier and the consensus estimate of no change.

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UK Trade Deficit Widens in Quarter to March

Britain's goods and services trade deficit rose by 4.5 billion pounds sterling to 7 billion pounds in the three months to March, the Office for National Statistics said Thursday.The UK's goods trade deficit increased by 3.8 billion pounds to 59.3 billion pounds, while the services trade surplus dropped by 700 million pounds to 52.3 billion pounds.

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UK's Monthly GDP Rises 0.3% in March

The UK's gross domestic product expanded 0.3% month over month in March, following a revised 0.4% growth in February, the Office for National Statistics said Thursday.Analysts expected 0.1% decline during the month, according to Investing.com dataOn a yearly basis, the British economy grew 1.2%, against the prior 1% expansion and the market forecast of a 0.7% gain.

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British Quarterly GDP Grows 0.6% in Q1

The UK's quarterly gross domestic product rose 0.6% in the first quarter of 2026, following a revised 0.2% uptick in the prior three-month period, preliminary data from the Office for National Statistics showed Thursday.The latest reading matched the consensus estimate for the month.On a yearly basis, the British economy expanded 1.1% in the quarter, compared with the 1% increase earlier and the expected 0.8% growth.For 2025, the UK's annual GDP growth was unrevised at 1.4%, against a downwardly revised 1% in 2024.

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