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Bloomberg: Stocks in Japan Trade Mixed; Dollar Holds Gains: Markets Wrap
Japan’s stocks were mixed, while Australia’s market advanced in a muted session with many major markets shut for holidays. The dollar cemented its recent advance and oil extended an advance above $68 a barrel. [more...]
Bloomberg: U.S. Extends Steel Tariffs Relief for EU and Other Allies
President Donald Trump will delay imposing steel and aluminum tariffs on the European Union, Mexico and Canada until June 1 as he finalizes deals with them, the White House said in a statement. [more...]
Bloomberg: U.S. Stocks Start Busy Earnings Week on Down Note: Markets Wrap
A week full of earnings reports and economic data started on a down note, with U.S. stock benchmarks pulled lower by technology and industrial shares. The dollar had its best month since November 2016 while the pound slipped as U.K. Prime Minister Theresa May lost a key ally. [more...]
Bloomberg: Oil Rises as ‘Alarm Bells’ Sound Over Unraveling Iran Nuke Deal
Crude rose after Israeli intelligence about Iranian nuclear ambitions heightened concern an international accord may unravel. Futures in New York rose 0.7 percent on Monday to settle just pennies shy of a three-year high. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Iran had a secret plan to build nuclear weapons. [more...]
Bloomberg: Five Things You Need to Know to Start Your Day
Trade talks between China and the U.S. take center stage, yet it’s what won’t be discussed that may matter more. And the dollar’s rally will be put to the test amid a busy week of top tier U.S. data and a Fed interest-rate decision. Here are some of the things people in markets are talking about. [more...]
Bloomberg: These Assets Are in Firing Line If Treasury Yields Rise Further
While Treasuries have bounced back after 10-year yields grazed the 3 percent mark last week for the first time in four years, expectations are mounting that higher rates will soon be the new normal. [more...]
Bloomberg: This Billionaire Has Put Half His Net Worth Into Gold
Some big investors see warning signs ahead for markets but are holding their positions. Egyptian billionaire Naguib Sawiris is taking action: He’s put half of his $5.7 billion net worth into gold. [more...]
Bloomberg: Rallying Dollar Threatens Crucial Levels
The dollar’s consensus-defying climb has the currency approaching pivotal levels at the start of a week that could make or break its rally. The greenback’s almost 3 percent advance since April 17 has the ICE Dollar Index a whisker away from its 200-day moving average, a level it hasn’t touched since May 2017. [more...]
Reuters: Fed likely to keep rates steady; investors bet on June hike
The U.S. Federal Reserve is set to hold interest rates steady this week but will likely further encourage expectations that it will lift borrowing costs in June on the back of rising inflation and low unemployment. [more...]
Reuters: U.S. stock futures pare losses as Washington extends tariff exemptions
U.S. stock futures pared small losses while Australian shares hit seven-week highs on Tuesday after the United States extended the deadline for its steel and aluminum tariffs to take effect. [more...]
Reuters: Boom time comes early to West Texas oil patch
In West Texas, rising oil prices are fueling a sharp economic upswing, lifting employment and pay to records, driving up spending at hotels, restaurants, and car dealerships, and raising the cost of housing and other essentials. [more...]
CNBC: BP profits surge 71 percent amid oil price rally
BP beat analyst expectations on Tuesday, as higher crude prices and rising production levels helped to fast-track a recovery in one of Europe's largest oil and gas companies. [more...]
CNBC: South Korea's April exports unexpectedly fall for the first time in 18 months
South Korean exports declined in April for the first time in 18 months, unable to keep up with 2017's brisk pace as global demand softened, adding to worries about the country's trade outlook amid the risk of a deepening U.S-China trade conflict. [more...] |
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