
U.S. dollar trades in lower 118 yen range in early deals in Tokyo
The U.S. dollar changed hands in the lower 118 yen range in early deals in Tokyo.

Gold down on stronger U.S. equities
Gold futures on the COMEX division of the New York Mercantile Exchange fell on Thursday.

Brazil sees worst retail figures for 12 years in 2015
Retail sales in Brazil fell 1.3 percent in 2015, marking the worst performance in the past 12 years.