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Stocks Slip Before the Open on AI Spending Worries and Higher Bond Yields

September S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESU26) are down -0.42%, and September Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQU26) are down -0.51% this morning as earnings from Alphabet and Tesla heightened concerns over the scale of AI spending, while rising oil prices drove bond yields higher.

Barchart · Jul 23

Global Market: ECB seen holding rates steady while keeping September hike option open

The European Central Bank is expected to maintain current interest rates at its upcoming policy meeting. Policymakers will likely signal that further rate increases remain a possibility in September. This cautious approach comes as rising energy prices threaten to reignite inflationary pressures across the euro area. Financial markets are anticipating…

The Economic Times · Jul 23

Gold off two-week peak as oil advances, Fed meeting eyed

Gold prices softened on Thursday after reaching recent highs. Escalating Middle East tensions boosted oil prices and the dollar's safe-haven appeal. Traders now await the Federal Reserve meeting for interest rate clues. Rising oil prices also fueled inflation concerns and potential Fed rate hikes. Other precious metals like silver and…

The Economic Times · Jul 23

Global Market: Euro zone banks tighten credit standards amid geopolitical risks, ECB survey shows

Euro zone banks tightened lending standards in the second quarter as geopolitical uncertainty and economic risks prompted greater caution, according to the ECB's latest Bank Lending Survey. While demand for business loans improved, lenders became more selective and expect credit conditions to tighten further in the coming months, reflecting persistent…

The Economic Times · Jul 21

Euro zone bond yields tick higher as oil remains elevated; eyes on ECB

Euro zone government bond yields are rising as oil prices remain elevated. This situation threatens inflation outlook and supports tighter European Central Bank policy. Investors are also watching Britain's gilt market after new Prime Minister Andy Burnham's appointment. Germany's 10-year bond yield reached its highest level in eight weeks. The…

The Economic Times · Jul 21

New owners, team names and much bigger budgets: the 2026 Hundred explained

Our guide to what’s new with the ECB’s short-format showpiece involving cricket’s power hitters, which starts on Tuesday

The Guardian - UK · Jul 21

Where are Europe's households most indebted? Not where you would think

Europe's household debt map reveals a surprising north-south divide. Discover the latest Eurostat figures and the 10 most indebted countries.

Euronews · Jul 21

Dollar Supported by Higher T-Note Yields and Crude Prices

The dollar index (DXY00 ) rose by +0.18% on Monday. The dollar strengthened on Monday as escalation of hostilities between the US and Iran is boosting crude oil prices, which raises inflation expectations that could prompt the Fed to tighten monetary policy, a supportive factor for the dollar. The dollar...

Barchart · Jul 20

Dollar Firms With T-Note Yields and Crude Prices

The dollar index (DXY00 ) is up by +0.17% today. The dollar is moving higher today as escalation of hostilities between the US and Iran is boosting crude oil prices, which raises inflation expectations that could prompt the Fed to tighten monetary policy, a supportive factor for the dollar. The...

Barchart · Jul 20

Stocks Set to Open Higher as Chipmakers Rebound, Corporate Earnings in Focus

September S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESU26) are up +0.30%, and September Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQU26) are up +0.59% this morning, buoyed by a mild rebound in chip stocks at the start of an earnings-packed week.

Barchart · Jul 20