Canadian employers plan to increase hiring in the fourth quarter, led by miners and durable goods manufacturers, according to a survey by Manpower Inc. READ MORE »
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Japanese Bonds Rise for a Second Day on Fed Easing Signals, Yen’s Advance
Japanese bonds advanced for a second day as the Federal Reserve’s willingness to ease monetary policy further spurred speculation the yen will strengthen and hurt domestic company profits. READ MORE »
China Day Ahead: Biggest Trade Surplus Since 2008; Defense Ministers Meet
China may tomorrow report a $17.8 billion trade surplus for September that would cap the biggest quarterly excess since the financial crisis in 2008, adding fuel to U.S. calls for import protection. READ MORE »
Japan’s Bonds Head for Seventh Monthly Gain on Stronger Yen, BOJ Outlook
Japan’s bonds headed for a seventh monthly gain as a strengthening yen pushed down stocks and boosted demand for the safety of government debt. READ MORE »
U.S. Stocks Are Steady in Early Trading
Markets on Wall Street opened little changed Friday, with consumer staples and industrial shares providing support, but the market was expected to seesaw with the expiration of futures and options contracts. READ MORE »