US future rise ahead of US GDP data: Market News

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US future rise ahead of US GDP data: Market News

July 27, 2018 - 12:45
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European shares grew as corporate earnings are in the center again. Stoxx Europe 600 Index gained and can show the best week in two months. Banks and telecommunication companies grew among strong eranings reports.

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European shares grew as corporate earnings are in the center again. Stoxx Europe 600 Index gained 0,1%. It can show the best week in two months. Banks and telecommunication companies grew among strong eranings reports. Both German DAX and British FTSE showed growth at level of 0,2%.

Euro fell to $1,1643 after disappointing data on slower growth of French economy. Britich pound gained less than 0,05% and costs $1,3112.

US futures are growing in expectation of high US GDP data. S&P 500 gained 0,1%.

In Asia shares of Japan have been rising four days in a row, while shares in China and Hong Kong are sliding. Japanese yen gained 0,2% to 111,05 per dollar.

As for bonds, then US Treasuries yield is at 2,98%, German 10-year bonds yield is at 0,41%, British 10-year bonds yield is 1,278%. 

WTI oil price fell 0,4% and costs $69,35 per barrel.