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European markets are set to open lower, with the FTSE 100 expected to drop 8 points to 8,341, the German DAX down 24 points to 20,334, and the CAC 40 anticipated to fall 8 points to 7,322, amid ongoing political turmoil in France.In Asia, Macquarie has identified several companies as top picks for 2025, forecasting share price increases of 50% to over 80% across various sectors, including technology, automotive, defense, and power utilities, reflecting a positive outlook for these industries.
Switzerland's inflation rate rose 0.7% year-on-year in November, slightly below expectations, with a 0.1% monthly drop in consumer prices. This cooling inflation may pressure the Swiss National Bank to cut interest rates further, as the country faces subdued inflation prospects.In France, Prime Minister Michel Barnier's minority government faces no-confidence motions amid political turmoil, potentially jeopardizing the country's financial stability and public deficit management. The CAC 40 index rose 0.8% despite the looming vote, reflecting market resilience amid uncertainty.
European markets are set to open lower, with the U.K.'s FTSE 100 expected to drop 2 points, Germany's DAX down 19, France's CAC down 41, and Italy's FTSE MIB down 167. In China, manufacturing activity expanded in November, with the Caixin/S&P Global PMI at 51.5, indicating growth, while India's automaker launched two competitively priced electric vehicles, potentially boosting its stock. The S&P 500 has not seen a correction this year, up over 26% in 2024, as investors show little interest in non-U.S. equities amid discussions of American exceptionalism.
Asia-Pacific markets are poised for a mostly positive start as investors anticipate key economic data from Japan, South Korea, and China. China's manufacturing PMI for November rose to 50.3, surpassing expectations, while non-manufacturing PMI dipped to 50.0. In the U.S., the S&P 500 and Dow Jones reached new highs, buoyed by strong chip stocks and expectations of market deregulation under a potential second Trump administration.
European markets are set to open mixed as investors await euro zone inflation data, with the U.K.'s FTSE 100 expected to rise slightly while Germany's DAX, France's CAC, and Italy's FTSE MIB are projected to decline. The pan-European Stoxx 600 index closed up 0.45% previously, and attention is focused on upcoming inflation readings ahead of the European Central Bank's meeting on December 12. Meanwhile, British insurer Aviva is reportedly in talks with Direct Line shareholders, potentially signaling a hostile takeover attempt after Direct Line rejected Aviva's offer as undervalued.
Asia-Pacific markets are poised to open mostly lower as investors digest Tokyo's November inflation rate of 2.6%, up from 1.8% in October, and South Korea's industrial production increase of 2.3% year-on-year in October. Japan's Nikkei 225 is expected to decline, while Australia's S&P/ASX 200 has started marginally lower. In contrast, futures for Hong Kong's Hang Seng index indicate a stronger opening.
European markets are set to open higher on Thursday, with the U.K.’s FTSE 100 expected to rise 16 points, Germany’s DAX up 72 points, France’s CAC gaining 30 points, and Italy’s FTSE MIB increasing by 98 points. Key data releases include Spanish and German inflation figures, along with European economic sentiment and business confidence data from Italy and Spain. Meanwhile, U.S. markets are closed for Thanksgiving, following a decline in light trading on Wednesday.
European markets are set for a mixed opening as investors react to President-elect Donald Trump's proposed tariffs on imports from China, Canada, and Mexico. The U.K.'s FTSE 100 is expected to rise slightly, while Germany's DAX, France's CAC, and Italy's FTSE MIB are projected to decline. Key earnings from Easyjet and consumer confidence data from Germany and France are also on the agenda.
Asia-Pacific markets declined as President-elect Donald Trump announced plans to impose a 10% tariff on all Chinese goods and a 25% tariff on products from Mexico and Canada starting January 20. In contrast, small-cap stocks surged, with the Russell 2000 index reaching a new all-time high, driven by expectations of favorable conditions for smaller firms under Trump's administration. Meanwhile, Japan's service producer price index rose to 2.9% in October, reflecting increased costs in postal and hotel services.
European stocks opened higher, with the Stoxx 600 index up 0.5%, led by gains in household goods and autos. In Asia-Pacific, Australia's S&P/ASX 200 reached a record high, while Japan's Nikkei rose 1.3%. Meanwhile, Atos received a non-binding offer from the French government for its advanced computing activities, and UniCredit proposed acquiring Banco BPM for about €10 billion.

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