Gold Prices Decline Amid Ongoing Gulf War Concerns

Swiss Market Ends Modestly Higher

The Switzerland stock market closed modestly higher on Friday, in line with markets across Europe, as a sharp drop in oil prices helped lift sentiment.

RTTNews | 16 minutes ago

European Markets Rise As Oil Prices Fall On IEA Demand Cut

European markets gained ground Friday after the International Energy Agency cut its global oil demand forecast, sending Brent crude futures down 3.5% to $103.50. The IEA now projects world oil demand will drop 2.5 million barrels per day this year versus its prior estimate of 1.6 million bpd.

RTTNews | 39 minutes ago

U.S. Consumer Sentiment Deteriorates Much More Than Expected In September

A report released by the University of Michigan on Friday showed consumer sentiment in the U.S. has deteriorated by much more than anticipated in the month of September. The University of Michigan said its consumer sentiment index slumped to 47.8 in September after tumbling to 51.7 in August. Economists had expected the index to edge down to 51.0.

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CPSC Recalls: 2.3 Mln Candy Bottles, Motorcycles, Dressers, Dual Fuel Ranges, Fire Spray Canisters

The U.S. Consumer Product safety Commission or CPSC has announced various recalls including more than 2.3 million sour crush candy bottles, motorcycles, six-drawer dressers, dual fuel ranges, hair dryer brushes, and fire spray canisters, among others. In most of the recalls, consumers are urged to immediately stop using the recalled product, and contact the respective firm for either a free repair

RTTNews | 4h 9min ago

U.S. Consumer Price Growth Matches Estimates, Core Prices Rise Slightly More Than Expected

A closely watched report released by the Labor Department on Friday showed consumer prices in the U.S. increased in line with economist estimates in the month of August, although core prices rose by slightly more than expected. The Labor Department said its consumer price index climbed by 0.4 percent in August after inching up by 0.1 percent in July.

RTTNews | 4h 49min ago

U.S. Consumer Prices Increase In Line With Estimates In August

A closely watched report released by the Labor Department on Friday showed consumer prices in the U.S. increased in line with economist estimates in the month of August.

RTTNews | 5h 50min ago

IEA Cuts Oil Demand Forecast; Canadian Markets Eye Recovery

Canadian stocks may open with positive bias Friday as oil prices decline following the International Energy Agency's downward revision of global oil demand. Investors seek bargains after six consecutive days of losses. U.S. consumer price data could impact sentiment.

RTTNews | 5h 59min ago

Canadian Dollar Falls As Oil Prices Edge Lower

The Canadian dollar weakened against other major currencies in the European session on Friday, as the crude oil prices traded lower amid escalating U.S.-Iran tensions and concerns over prolonged disruption to global energy supplies.

RTTNews | 6h 14min ago

EURUSD	1.15964	GBPUSD	1.35253
USDJPY	153.705	USDCAD	1.38632