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DAX Tumbles On Inflation, Growth Worries
(RTTNews) - German stocks fell sharply on Friday and bond yields extended their climb, as worries about inflation and interest-rate rises gripped markets.
U.S. social media company Snap Inc's bleak fourth-quarter outlook also reminded the risk of recession.
The benchmark DAX fell 205 points, or 1.6 percent, to 12,562 after rising 0.2 percent on Thursday.
METRO AG shares fell about 1 percent. After reporting a 11.8 percent increase in sales in the fourth quarter of its financial year, the wholesale giant warned that the next year continues to be challenging with high inflation and growing cost pressure.
Adidas plunged nearly 9 percent as the sporting goods maker cut its full-year outlook, citing weakening demand.
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Swiss Market Ends On Bright Note
The Switzerland market closed on a strong note on Friday, mirroring the trend in markets across Europe and elsewhere, as worries about trade tensions eased after China stated its willingness to hold talks with the U.S.
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European Stocks Close On Buoyant Note
European stocks closed higher on Friday, with the major markets in the region posting strong gains, amid easing concerns about U.S-China trade relations, and on upbeat U.S. non-farm payroll data.
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Canadian Market Up Firmly In Positive Territory
The Canadian market is up firmly in positive territory a little past noon on Friday, amid easing concerns about U.S.-China trade tensions following China expressing willingness to hold tariff talks with the United States.
Data showing a much higher than expected increase in U.S. non-farm payroll growth in the month of April is also aiding sentiment.
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U.S. Factory Orders Spike Slightly Less Than Expected In March
The Commerce Department released a report on Friday showing a sharp increase by new orders for U.S. manufactured goods in the month of March. The report said factory orders spiked by 4.3 percent in March after rising by a downwardly revised 0.5 percent in February.
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U.S. Employment Jumps By 177,000 Jobs In April, Much More Than Expected
Job growth in the U.S. far exceeded economist estimates in the month of April, according to a closely watched report released by the Labor Department on Friday. The Labor Department said non-farm payroll employment shot up by 177,000 jobs in April compared to expectations for an increase of about 130,000 jobs.
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Eurozone Inflation Remains Stable At 2.2%
Euro area annual inflation remained stable in April near the European Central Bank's 2 percent target, but the trade tariff uncertainty clouds the outlook. The harmonized index of consumer prices grew 2.2 percent on a yearly basis in April, the same pace of increase as seen in March, flash data from Eurostat showed on Friday. Prices were expected to climb at a slower pace of 2.1 percent.
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Eurozone Manufacturing Activity Shrinks At Slower Pace
Euro area factory activity contracted at a slower pace in April as production grew at the fastest pace in more than three years, final data of the purchasing managers' survey by S&P Global showed Friday. The HCOB manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index rose to a 32-month high of 49.0 in April from 48.6 in March. The score was also above the flash estimate of 48.7.
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Bay Street May Open Higher
The Canadian market is likely to open on a positive note on Friday, tracking firm European stocks amid easing concerns over U.S.-China trade tensions after Beijing stated its willingness to engage in tariff negotiations with the United States.
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