European bourses fall amid political unease; Nasdaq ends at new record
Stock markets mostly retreated on Thursday as traders reacted to political uncertainty in Europe and the US Federal Reserve's plan to only cut interest rates once this year.
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Stock markets mostly retreated on Thursday as traders reacted to political uncertainty in Europe and the US Federal Reserve's plan to only cut interest rates once this year.
Stock markets mostly retreated on Thursday as traders reacted to political uncertainty in Europe and the US Federal Reserve's plan to only cut interest rates once this year.
The Malaysia stock market has ticked lower in two straight sessions, slipping more than 6 points or 0.4 percent along the way. The Kuala Lumpur Composite Index now sits just above the 1,610-point plateau although it's likely to find mild support on Wednesday.
The South Korea stock market ticked higher again on Tuesday, one day after ending the two-day winning streak in which it had collected more than 60 points or 2.3 percent.
The Singapore stock market has moved lower in three straight sessions, slipping more than 20 points or 0.7 percent along the way. The Straits Times Index now sits just beneath the 3,310-point plateau although it may stop the bleeding on Wednesday.