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U.S. Stock Futures Gain as Oil Drop Offsets Nvidia Slump; Inflation Data Awaited

December S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESZ26) are up +0.64%, and December Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQZ26) are up +0.45% this morning, signaling a higher open on Wall Street as lower oil prices encouraged bargain hunters to continue snapping up beaten-down stocks despite a slump in Nvidia shares.

Barchart · Nov 9

Dollar Retreats as Democrats Retake Control of Congress

The dollar index (DXY00 ) tumbled to a 5-week low on Wednesday and finished down by -0.32%. The dollar sank Wednesday after Democrats swept Congress in the US midterm elections, fueling concerns about political gridlock and tougher tech regulation that could curtail foreign demand for US assets. Wednesday’s -8% plunge...

Barchart · Nov 4

Eurozone bond yields steady as investors await inflation data; US Treasury yields ease after midterm elections

Eurozone government bond yields were steady as investors awaited October inflation data, while US Treasury yields declined after Democrats gained control of both chambers of Congress. Markets also assessed the likelihood of further European Central Bank rate hikes in December.

The Economic Times · Nov 4

Global Market: Eurozone bond yields fall as tech stock selloff boosts safe-haven demand

Eurozone government bond yields decline as renewed turbulence in technology stocks drives demand for safe-haven assets. Germany’s 10-year yield falls to 3.43%, while US Treasury yields also retreat. However, fiscal concerns and interest-rate uncertainty continue to cloud the outlook for global bond markets.

The Economic Times · Oct 13

Global Market: Eurozone bond yields ease as Russia-Ukraine energy truce lifts sentiment

Eurozone government bond yields eased as lower energy prices and a Russia-Ukraine energy ceasefire announcement improved investor sentiment. German yields declined, while French and Italian bond spreads narrowed. However, markets continued pricing in higher European Central Bank rates, with geopolitical risks and inflation remaining key concerns for investors.

The Economic Times · Oct 12

Global Market: Eurozone bond yields surge as energy prices fuel rate hike bets

Eurozone bond yields rise sharply as higher oil prices fuel inflation concerns and expectations of tighter monetary policy, while widening France-Germany spreads highlight growing fiscal and rate risks.

The Economic Times · Oct 8

Global Market: Eurozone energy inflation has yet to spread to broader prices, ECB's Rehn says

Eurozone energy inflation has not yet spread broadly to other goods and services, ECB policymaker Olli Rehn said. Rising bond yields may curb economic growth and limit price pressures, though resilient activity and AI investment remain concerns. Markets expect further ECB rate hikes as policymakers balance persistent inflation against tightening…

The Economic Times · Oct 6

Global Market: European shares rally as healthcare gains offset eurozone fiscal concerns

European shares climbed to near one-week highs, led by healthcare stocks, while easing eurozone bond yields offered some relief. Investors remained focused on fiscal pressures, political uncertainty and upcoming economic data for clues on the region’s outlook.

The Economic Times · Oct 6

Asos investigating after thousands of customers get notification saying retailer has been hacked – as it happened

Brent crude drops below $100 a barrel; euro reverses earlier losses to trade higher against dollar and sterling, as French government bonds rally

The Guardian - UK · Oct 6

France's sovereign debt crisis explained: How dangerous could it be?

French borrowing costs hit their highest level since 2002, and the gap with Germany is the widest since 2011. What is driving France's debt crisis and how far could it go?

Euronews · Oct 6