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The dollar’s strength pressured many emerging market currencies
September 28th, 2017
The dollar and U.S. bond yields rose on Thursday after President Donald Trump proposed the biggest U.S. tax overhaul in three decades and as strong U.S. economic data added to the case for a rate hike by the Federal ...
European stocks are expected to higher Friday
September 1st, 2017
European stocks are expected to higher Friday ahead of a key employment report from the United States that could set the tone for interest rate hikes and market direction into the final months of the year. Germany’s DAX performance ...
Stocks, dollar extend slide as U.S., North Korea tensions intensify
August 11th, 2017
Asian equity markets extended a global slide on Friday as tensions ramped up between the United States and North Korea, sending investors fleeing to less risky assets such the yen, the Swiss franc and U.S. Treasuries. Wall Street closed ...
Asia shares rise; the Dow and S&P 500 hit record highs
July 17th, 2017
Asia shares rise on strong China GDP, accommodative Fed view Asian stocks set a fresh two-year high on Monday, boosted by stronger-than-expected economic growth in China and bets that lacklustre U.S. data will keep the Federal Reserve cautious about ...
Early Global Markets Review for Thursday July 06
July 6th, 2017
Most Asian stock markets fell on Thursday after minutes from the Federal Reserve’s last meeting showed a lack of consensus on the future pace of U.S. interest rate increases, while oil prices inched higher following a steep decline a ...
Oil Extends Longest Winning Streak
July 3rd, 2017
Oil Extends Longest Winning Streak This Year as Drilling Slows Rigs targeting crude drop first time in 24 weeks: Baker Hughes Libyan production increases to highest level in four years Oil extended the longest run of gains this year ...
The dollar extended its losses
June 30th, 2017
Dollar despairs on hawkish central banks, Asia stocks join global slump The dollar extended its losses on Friday as major central banks signalled that the era of cheap money was coming to an end in a boon to sterling, ...
Oil prices hold near seven-month lows
June 20th, 2017
Oil prices held around seven-month lows on Tuesday as investors focused on persistent signs of rising supply that are undermining attempts by OPEC and other producers to support prices. Brent futures were up 4 cents at $46.95 at 0214 GMT. ...
Oil rises off one-month lows struck after surprise stock build
June 8th, 2017
Oil rises off one-month lows struck after surprise stock build Crude futures edged up in early Asian trading on Thursday following heavy losses in the previous session after official data showed that U.S. inventories rose for the first time ...
Oil Jumps as Saudis, Russia Favor Extending Output Deal to 2018
May 16th, 2017
Ministers agree pact should extend through the end of March OPEC deal is working and inventories decreasing: Al-Falih Oil rallied after Saudi Arabia and Russia stoked expectations that production cuts might be extended for nine months. Futures closed at ...
