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FTSE 100 holds modest gains with oil stocks up amid rising prices

The FTSE 100 index closed up 7.74 points, or 0.1%, at 10,728.04.

Evening Standard · Aug 18

Bond markets from US to Japan whacked as inflation and fiscal worries take hold

Global borrowing costs are hitting multi-decade highs again as inflation fears rise. The United States has seen its 30-year Treasury yields surpassing five percent, while Japan's 10-year borrowing costs approach a peak not seen in nearly 30 years. Additionally, long-term yields in Europe have reached some of their highest levels…

The Economic Times · Aug 18

Rupee ends marginally lower as central bank shields from oil, yield strain

The Indian rupee experienced a minor decline on Tuesday, with speculation that the Reserve Bank of India intervened to bolster its position. Contributing factors included high oil prices and climbing global bond yields, which put additional stress on the currency. Concurrently, yields on Indian government bonds rose, and there was…

The Economic Times · Aug 18

Rupee weakness cushioned by central bank intervention, shorts grow wary

The Indian rupee ended the day with minimal fluctuations, influenced primarily by oil market dynamics and moves from the central bank. State-owned banks reportedly intervened by supplying dollars on behalf of the Reserve Bank of India, helping to buffer the currency against rising oil costs and global tensions. Traders are…

The Economic Times · Aug 10

Europe’s economy faces the hard reality of climate change this summer

The intense heatwaves sweeping across Europe this summer are leaving deep economic scars. With soaring temperatures and severe drought hampering agriculture and power generation, key waterways are also facing transportation restrictions. Southern European regions are bracing for lower tourist influx and skyrocketing food costs as authorities grapple with increased financial…

The Economic Times · Aug 10

Stock Index Futures Gain With All Eyes on Key U.S. Jobs Report

September S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESU26) are up +0.25%, and September Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQU26) are up +0.55% this morning, rebounding from yesterday’s losses, while investors await the key U.S. jobs report for fresh clues on the Federal Reserve’s policy path.

Barchart · Aug 7

Rupee nudges up on-week; traders stay cautious as oil firms, US payrolls loom

The Indian rupee maintained stability on Friday, showing a small improvement over the week. The central bank's intervention helped alleviate the impact of higher oil prices and market hesitance. Significant inflows from balance of payments strategies fortified the Reserve Bank of India’s defenses. Investors are now keenly awaiting essential U.S.…

The Economic Times · Aug 7

America's 'weird' and 'unwise' intervention in the Japanese yen: 'The last thing you want is to give markets any kind of reason to ask questions'

Why did the Treasury sell euros to buy yen and come to the rescue of the flailing Japanese currency?

Fortune · Aug 3

Global Market: Euro zone bond yields decline as falling oil prices boost market sentiment

Euro zone government bond yields declined after oil prices retreated on hopes of easing Middle East tensions, reducing inflation concerns and prompting markets to pare expectations for further ECB rate hikes. Investors also tracked diplomatic developments involving the U.S., Iran and the Strait of Hormuz.

The Economic Times · Aug 3

South Korea’s Kospi index jumps more than 16% on a surge of chipmaking stocks

South Korea's Kospi index saw a significant jump, mirroring Wall Street's positive performance. AI-related stocks experienced a strong rebound after recent declines earlier in the week. Japanese markets also climbed, with technology and investment firms showing gains. Oil prices increased due to ongoing tensions and a closed key shipping route.…

The Economic Times · Jul 31