Swiss Market Ends Weak For 3rd Straight Day

Malaysia Bourse May Extend Friday's Gains

The Malaysia stock market has finished higher in two of three trading days since the end of the five-day losing streak in which it had slumped more than 40 points or 2.5 percent. The Kuala Lumpur Composite Index now sits just above the 1,630-point plateau and it may add to its winnings on Monday.

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Rebound Anticipated For Japan Stock Market

The Japan stock market on Friday snapped the two-day winning streak in which it had surged almost 3,500 points or 5.6 percent. The Nikkei 225 now sits just above the 68,300-point plateau although it may bounce higher again on Monday.

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Singapore Retail Sales Data Due On Monday

Singapore will on Monday release August figures for retail sales, highlighting a modest day for Asia-Pacific economic activity. In July, sales were up 0.9 percent on month and 1.5 percent on year.

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Swiss Market Ends On Firm Note

Save for a few minutes at the start, the Switzerland market's benchmark index SMI stayed positive on Friday as lower oil prices and bond yields helped underpin sentiment. Additionally, weaker than expected jobs data from the U.S. has somewhat reduced the likelihood of the Federal Reserve raising interest rates at its next meeting later this month.

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European Markets Recover From Multi-month Lows, Close On Positive Note

A day after falling to multi-month lows, European markets rebounded fairly strongly on Friday as oil prices fell sharply and bond yields dropped, easing concerns about inflation and interest rates a bit.

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Canadian Market Remains Firmly Up In Positive Territory

The Canadian market is up firmly in positive territory around noon on Friday thanks to weak oil prices and lower bond yields aiding sentiment. Additionally, weaker than expected jobs data from the U.S. has somewhat reduced the likelihood of the Federal Reserve raising interest rates at its next meeting later this month.

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U.S. Factory Orders Inch Up In Line With Estimates In August

A report released by the Commerce Department on Friday showed a slight uptick in new orders for U.S. manufactured goods in the month of August. The Commerce Department said factory orders crept up by 0.1 percent in August after climbing by a downwardly revised 0.8 percent in July.

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U.S. Employment Rises By 29,000 Jobs In September, Much Less Than Expected

The Labor Department released a closely watched report on Friday showing employment in the U.S. increased by much less than expected in the month of September. The report said non-farm payroll employment rose by 29,000 jobs in September after jumping by a downwardly revised 133,000 jobs in August. Economists had expected employment to increase by 85,000 jobs.

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