Shares lifted by prospect of lower rates for longer
Global shares posted their longest winning streak in three months on Monday, aided by the chance of low interest rates for longer in the United States and talk of more stimulus in Japan and China, while oil slid as the Saudis cut prices for Asian customers.
Asia stocks in cautious mood, dollar near 1-mth lows
Asian share markets were in a cautious mood on Thursday as concerns grew over the Chinese economy after a run of soft data, while the risk of a sub par U.S. payrolls report kept the dollar on the defensive.
Oil rises on declining inventories and weaker dollar
Oil prices edged higher on Thursday, supported by a sharp decline in U.S. crude stocks and a weaker dollar, though gains were capped by an OPEC+ decision to stick to its policy of gradually increasing output.
Euro zone Aug factory growth strong – as were price rises, PMI shows
Euro zone manufacturing growth remained strong in August but supply chain issues caused by the coronavirus pandemic continued to constrain supplies of the raw materials factories need, driving up prices, a survey showed on Wednesday.
S.Korea’s factory activity growth slows as output shrinks for first time in 12 months
South Korea’s factory activity grew at a slower pace in August, as output contracted for the first time in 12 months and demand eased due to surging coronavirus infections across the region and continued supply chain disruptions.
Surging COVID-19 cases dampen U.S. consumer confidence, house prices post record gains
U.S. consumer confidence fell to a six-month low in August as worries about soaring COVID-19 infections and higher inflation dimmed the outlook for the economy.
Canada’s Conservatives hammer Trudeau on slowing economy ahead of vote
Canada’s Conservatives hammered Liberal Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Tuesday after data showed that the country’s economy unexpectedly shrank in the second quarter and again in July, putting the economy at the center of debate three weeks ahead of a national election.
Lufthansa cash-positive this summer, rescue deal on track – CEO
German airline Lufthansa (LHAG.DE) will generate positive cash flow this summer, while it should be possible to fully unwind a COVID-19 rescue package in a year’s time, CEO Carsten Spohr said late on Monday.
Correction in global stocks likely, funds trim equity allocations
A modest correction in global stock markets is likely by the end of this year, according to a slim majority of fund managers polled by Reuters who recommended trimming global exposure to equities in August in favour of bonds.
Canada bank investors fret over pace of lending recovery as deposits surge
Canadian banks started to see a much-awaited improvement in their core lending outside of mortgages in the third quarter, helping offset the impact of falling margins, but the benefits from the recovery are expected to be blunted by deposits growing at faster clip.
