Europe stocks retreat after three-day rally
European shares edged lower on Wednesday, snapping a three-day rally, as higher oil prices and rising bond yields weighed on sentiment. The pan-European STOXX 600 index was down 0.3% by 0500 GMT.
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European shares edged lower on Wednesday, snapping a three-day rally, as higher oil prices and rising bond yields weighed on sentiment. The pan-European STOXX 600 index was down 0.3% by 0500 GMT.
Technology shares were boosted by renewed optimism over AI, with Meta Platforms' stock soaring more than 11%. However, rising oil prices and bond yields limited broader market gains. The dollar also rose against the yen as hopes for a Bank of Japan rate hike faded.
The Nasdaq hit a record closing high, boosted by AI stocks, while falling oil prices and retreating Treasury yields improved risk sentiment. European shares rallied, led by banks and tech, and Asian markets were mixed, with Japan higher and China/Hong Kong up on hopes of a trade truce.
Global stocks advanced as strong AI demand boosted tech shares and falling oil prices aided bonds. European debt led gains as yields dropped.
Global stocks climbed as AI demand boosted tech shares and oil prices eased. European bonds led a rally in debt markets, with German 10-year yields falling 5 basis points to 3.472%.
Global equity markets closed mixed, with Europe down and Wall Street ending a volatile week with modest gains. US Treasury yields topped 5%, while Brent crude remained above $100. Asian markets showed mixed performance.
Global equity markets experienced a mixed session on Friday, with gains on Wall Street partially offsetting losses in Europe. Bond yields continued to climb, with US 10-year Treasury yields topping 5%, while currency markets saw the dollar strengthen against the yen. Spot gold and Brent crude prices showed modest movem