Swiss Market Ends Modestly Higher

Singapore Bourse Due For Consolidation

The Singapore stock market has moved higher in four straight sessions, gathering more than 40 points or 1 percent along the way. The Straits Tines Index now rests just beneath the 3,830-point plateau although it may run out of steam on Wednesday.

RTTNews | vor 5Std 13 Minuten

Lower Open Predicted For Malaysia Stock Market

The Malaysia stock market on Tuesday ended the three-day losing streak in which it had slipped more than 15 points or 0.9 percent. The Kuala Lumpur Composite Index now rests just beneath the 1,630-point plateau although it may see renewed selling pressure on Wednesday.

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Japan Stock Market May Hand Back Tuesday's Gains

The Japanese stock market on Tuesday ended the two-day slide in which it had tumbled more than 970 points or 2.5 percent. The Nikkei 225 now rests just above the 40,080-point plateau although it figures to head south again on Wednesday.

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South Korea Has $9.30 Billion Current Account Surplus

South Korea poste a current account surplus of $9.30 billion in November, the Bank of Korea said on Wednesday - easing from $9.78 billion in October.

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South Korea Shares May Run Out Of Steam

The South Korea stock market has moved higher three straight sessions, accelerating more than 90 points or 3.6 percent along the way. The KOSPI now sits just above the 2,490-point plateau although investors may lock in gains on Wednesday.

RTTNews | vor 6Std 13 Minuten

TSX Ends Lower As Technology Stocks Tumble

The Canadian market closed weak on Tuesday, extending losses from previous session, amid political uncertainty in Canada after Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced his resignation. A sell-off in the technology sector contributed to the weak close.

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South Korea Current Account Data Due On Wednesday

South Korea will on Wednesday see November numbers for current account, highlighting a light day for Asia-Pacific economic activity. In October, the current account surplus was $9.78 billion.

RTTNews | vor 6Std 43 Minuten

Dollar Rises Against Major Counterparts On Strong Economic Data

The U.S. dollar firmed against its major counterparts on Tuesday on bets the Federal Reserve will slowdown its rate cut moves after data showed an improvement in the nation's service sector activity in the month of December. Higher bond yields contributed as well to greenback's rise.

RTTNews | vor 7Std 16 Minuten

EURUSD	1.03456	GBPUSD	1.24794	AUDUSD	0.62364
USDJPY	158.123	USDCAD	1.43602	USDCHF	0.90936