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Dollar near 1-month high on bounce in US yields, weak pound
The dollar held near a one-month high against its peers on Wednesday, supported by a rebound in U.S. yields and…
Oil rises over 1% on OPEC-led supply cuts, trade talk hopes
Oil climbed by more than 1 percent on Wednesday, lifted by expectations that an OPEC-led supply cut announced last…
Gold holds firm on easing rate hike expectations
Gold was steady early on Wednesday, supported by expectations of fewer rate hikes by the U.S. Federal Reserve next…
European markets close nearly 2% lower; sterling slips to 21-month low as UK pulls Brexit…
European markets slipped on Monday afternoon, falling on worries over slowing economic growth and after a Brexit…
Gold inches higher as dollar softens
Gold edged higher on Tuesday, supported by hopes that the U.S. Federal Reserve could pause its rate hike cycle…
Oil rises on Libyan export disruption, but markets remain weak
Oil edged up on Tuesday after Libya’s National Oil Company declared force majeure on exports from the El Sharara…
Dollar slides as US jobs data dents Fed tightening outlook; yuan on back foot
The dollar slid almost half a percent against the euro and the yen on Monday after soft U.S. payrolls data fueled…
Gold steady near 5-month peak on easing rate hike view
Gold held steady near a five-month peak hit early on Monday, supported by a disappointing U.S. jobs report that…
Oil extends gains after OPEC-led group seals deal to cut supply
Oil prices rose on Monday, extending gains from Friday when producer club OPEC and some non-affiliated producers…
Dollar slips after weak jobs report, set for biggest weekly drop in 2 months
The U.S. dollar fell after the weaker-than-expected monthly job report was released, suggesting the Federal Reserve…