U.S. stocks lower at close of trade; Dow Jones Industrial Average down 0.38% By Investing.com

[ad_1] © Reuters U.S. stocks lower at close of trade; Dow Jones Industrial Average down 0.38% Investing.com – U.S. stocks were lower after the close on Friday, as losses in the , and sectors led shares lower. At the close in NYSE, the fell 0.38%, while the index lost 1.04%, and the index fell 1.59%. … Read more

French industrial production defies high energy prices rising in December

[ad_1] French industrial production increased more than expected in December, suggesting the country’s manufacturing sector held up at year-end despite high energy prices and increasing interest rates. Industrial output–comprising output in manufacturing, energy and construction–increased 1.1% on month after rising 2% in November, according to data from the country’s statistics office Insee published Friday. November’s … Read more