European Stocks Hit One-Week High as Oil and Yields Fall
The STOXX 600 rose 0.61% to 639.54, its highest level in a week, as lower oil prices and bond yields lifted appetite. LVMH results pressured luxury stocks.
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The STOXX 600 rose 0.61% to 639.54, its highest level in a week, as lower oil prices and bond yields lifted appetite. LVMH results pressured luxury stocks.
Brent crude settled up 4.1% at $104.27 a barrel and WTI rose 4.1% to $91.87 after attacks on shipping near Qatar and strikes in Riyadh heightened Middle East tensions.
Citi said Novo Nordisk's third-quarter sales could come in 1% above consensus, helped by a strong Wegovy pill launch in the U.K. The bank cut its target price to 296 kroner from 310 kroner and kept a neutral rating.
Brent crude and WTI rose 4.1% after attacks on a tanker near Qatar and strikes in Riyadh. The move reflected renewed Gulf security risk and lifted oil-producer concerns.
French government bonds are being priced more like peripheral debt as the OAT-Bund spread moves above 140 basis points, according to Federated Hermes' Mitch Reznick. Investors are also focused on France's high debt, large deficit, increased supply and political uncertainty ahead of the presidential election.
Kenanga economists expect the dollar to trade between 4.08 and 4.10 ringgit next week, with risks tilted toward further ringgit weakness. They said U.S. inflation data, Fed rate expectations, Malaysia’s Budget 2027 and geopolitical risks may influence the pair.
Most Asian currencies were little changed against the dollar as investors waited for U.S. data, including the University of Michigan preliminary consumer sentiment reading. Traders were also watching Treasury yields and comments from Federal Reserve officials for clues on the policy outlook.
Brent crude settled at $104.27 a barrel, up 4.1%, and WTI rose 4.1% to $91.87 after attacks on a tanker near Qatar and strikes in Riyadh.
Barron's said Delta Air Lines is scheduled to report earnings on Friday, while the University of Michigan will release its October consumer sentiment index. Economists surveyed by the publication forecast a 48 reading, up from September's 47.8.
Bitcoin traded near $83,559, down 2.3% on the day, as markets reacted to rising Treasury yields and a hawkish shift in the Fed backdrop.
An index of emerging Asia equities booked its steepest one-day loss in a week on Wednesday, with Singapore and South Korea shedding the most, as surging crude prices and US yields holding near multi-year peaks steered investors away from the region.
World stocks rose to two-week highs on Tuesday, buoyed by falling oil prices and retreating bond yields. The S&P 500 opened at a record high for the first time since mid-August, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq was on track for a third consecutive all-time high. Investors are anticipating the upcoming earnings season, with
World stocks rose on Tuesday, reaching two-week highs as falling oil prices and retreating bond yields steadied sentiment ahead of an earnings season expected to be driven by AI growth. S&P 500 futures pointed to a record-high open, while the Nasdaq was on track for a third consecutive all-time high.
Benchmark sovereign yields in the US, Germany and France hovered near multi-year highs while equity indexes rose across Asia and Europe. The dollar was set for a monthly gain, with crude and gold also firmer on the month.
Reuters Asia morning markets round-up for Sept. 30 showed global equities mostly lower, with major bond yields elevated and currencies mixed. Gold rose 1% after a recent low, while Brent crude fell.
Stock markets were mixed across Asia and elsewhere on Tuesday as bond yields extended recent gains. Gold rose 1%, while the dollar strengthened against major currencies.
Major Asian, US and European stock indexes were lower, while bonds and the dollar were mixed. The report also showed Brent crude higher and gold at a more than seven-week low.
U.S. stocks fell, Treasury yields hit multi-year highs and the dollar firmed as markets priced a roughly 70% chance of a second straight Fed hike in October. Oil gave back some gains after earlier jumping on renewed Middle East negotiations hopes.
Markets priced a 68% chance of a second straight Fed hike in October, while U.S. 2-year yields posted their biggest monthly rise since February 2023. The dollar hit two-month peaks, the euro fell to $1.1383 and gold slid 3% to $4,151 an ounce.
(For a Reuters live blog on U.S., UK and European stock markets, click LIVE/ or type LIVE/ in a news window) Sept 24 (Reuters) — London shares fell on Thursday as crude oil prices continued to rise amid little progress towards a US-Iran deal, fuelling inflation concerns and lifting government bond yields. The blue-chip
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 rose, led by AI-linked tech shares, while oil fell on reports more supply was leaving the Gulf than previously thought. The note also listed closing levels for major equity, bond, currency and commodity markets.
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
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European stocks ended near flat while Brent climbed above $97, German Bund yields rose and Germany’s AfD won a major state-level vote, deepening political uncertainty.