The indicator of purchase intentions rose 9.9 points from the previous quarter in October-December. Among them, the index of home-buying intentions rose 7.4 in the quarter, and the intentions to buy cars and durables also saw an increase of 5.8 points in the quarter, showing a relatively steady trend.

SHANGHAI, Jan 16 (Reuters) - Base metals traded mixed on Thursday as the dollar weakened after soft U.S. core inflation raised hopes that the Federal Reserve could cut interest rates further.

Global markets mostly retreated on Monday after traders trimmed bets on US Federal Reserve rate cuts and oil extended a rally sparked by new sanctions on Russia's energy sector.

Asian and European markets slid Monday after traders trimmed bets on US Federal Reserve rate cuts and oil extended a rally sparked by new sanctions on Russia's energy sector.