LONDON (Reuters) – Stagflation jitters stunted growth in global shares on Monday, while bets that major central banks will tighten monetary policy pushed up bond yields and lifted the dollar to a near three-year peak against the Japanese yen.FILE PHOTO:…
Dollar hits highest vs yen in nearly 3 years as markets retain Fed taper bets
LONDON (Reuters) – The dollar rose to its highest in nearly three years versus the yen on Monday as investors remained confident the U.S. Federal Reserve will announce a tapering of its massive bond-buying next month despite softer U.S. payrolls…
Dollar takes a pause ahead of U.S. jobs data
NEW YORK (Reuters) -The dollar was steady against a basket of currencies on Thursday, the day before U.S. labor market data that could provide clues to timing of the Federal Reserve’s next move.FILE PHOTO: U.S. one hundred dollar notes are…
Asian shares rise on stronger global risk appetite as oil prices ease
(Corrects spelling of appetite in headline)FILE PHOTO: A man wearing a protective face mask amid the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, looks at an electronic board displaying Japan’s Nikkei Index outside a brokerage in Tokyo, Japan, September 24, 2021. REUTERS/Kim Kyung-HoonHONG…
Asian shares rise on stronger global risk appitite as oil prices ease
HONG KONG (Reuters) – Asian shares rallied on Thursday, taking heart from a late recovery on Wall Street after U.S. politicans appeared near to a temporary deal to avert a federal debt default and as Russia reassured Europe on gas…
Dollar hits one-year high, Wall Street headed for positive quarter
LONDON (Reuters) – The dollar hit a one-year high against a basket of currencies on Thursday on growing expectations the U.S. Federal Reserve will tighten policy in coming months, and stock futures were indicating a stronger Wall Street open as…
Stocks down for third day, yields jump as markets prep for rate hikes
(Fixes day in first paragraph)FILE PHOTO: The London Stock Exchange Group offices are seen in the City of London, Britain, December 29, 2017. REUTERS/Toby MelvilleLONDON (Reuters) – Global shares fell for a third successive day on Tuesday, while bond yields…
Shares drop for third day, yields soar as markets brace for rate hikes
LONDON (Reuters) – Global shares fell for a third successive day on Wednesday, while bond yields on both sides of the Atlantic soared on anxiety over when central banks might raise interest rates.FILE PHOTO: A man stands in front of…
Asian markets grapple with Evergrande fallout, China power shortages
HONG KONG (Reuters) – Asian shares were mixed across the region on Tuesday as investors fretted over China Evergrande Group’s debt crisis and a widening power shortage in China.FILE PHOTO: A man stands in front of a screen displaying Nikkei…
U.S. dollar rises, lifted by higher Treasury yields
NEW YORK/LONDON (Reuters) -The U.S. dollar gained for a second straight session on Monday, bolstered by the rise in Treasury yields ahead of a slew of Federal Reserve speakers this week who could reinforce expectations of the start of asset…