Thu Mar 3, 2016/Reuters By Tanya Agrawal U.S. stocks were slightly lower in late morning trading on Thursday as investors parsed a barrage of economic data and awaited the monthly jobs report. Earlier in the day, data showed weekly jobless claims rose unexpectedly, but the underlying trend continued to point […]
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Japan shares seek to end bumper year on high note
Japanese shares looked to end a stellar year with a flourish, rising to another six-year peak as the yen skidded to fresh lows for a third straight session, again leaving behind other Asian markets. Tokyo’s Nikkei .N225 added 0.3 percent in morning trade on what is its last trading day […]
Oil falls below $115 as UK lawmakers reject Syria attack
* British parliament says no to Syria attack * Unrest in Libya cripples crude output, exports * OPEC oil output falls despite Saudi boost – Reuters survey * Coming up: U.S. CFTC commitment of traders weekly data; 1930 GMT (Updates prices, supply data paragraphs 5,12) Brent crude oil […]
