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Sterling drops along with bonds as Iran war shakes UK markets

British 10-year Gilt yields rose to 5.079%, their highest level since 2008, as markets braced for a response to a potential inflationary shock from...

British equities cap third losing week as Mideast war rages on

The blue-chip FTSE 100 closed down 1.4%, while the mid-cap FTSE 250 was down 1% International News via Reuters: London's main indexes closed lower on Friday...

ECB, BoE could hike as soon as April on inflation pressures, brokerages say

Both central banks kept borrowing costs unchanged on Thursday and signalled they were closely monitoring the impact of surging oil prices on growth and...

Europe shares set for third weekly loss as Mideast war grinds on

The pan-European STOXX 600 was flat at 583.70 by 1000 GMT, poised to log a 2% weekly decline and its longest losing streak since...

Dollar set for weekly fall as central banks turn hawkish

Before the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran began at the end of February, investors expected two Fed cuts this year International News via Reuters: The dollar slipped...

UK’s FTSE 100 closes at 2-month low as investors weigh BoE rate decision and Iran war

The blue-chip FTSE 100 finished at its lowest in about two months, down 2.4% International News via Reuters: London’s main indexes closed at multi-month lows on...

ECB expects rate hike talks in April with move more likely in June, sources say

The ECB kept its key interest rate at 2% on Thursday and warned that the war in Iran was clouding the outlook for growth...

ECB keeps rates on hold as Iran war clouds outlook

Oil and gas prices have jumped since the U.S.-Israeli attacks on Iran began, raising the risk that higher energy costs will drive up consumer...

Yen picks up, dollar little changed as BOJ and Fed hold rates steady

The yen was 0.3% firmer at 159.40 per dollar, having picked up during Ueda's comments International News via Reuters: The U.S. dollar was steady on Thursday...

Stocks slump on worsening war in Middle East; frail yen in focus

The yen <JPY=> wobbled near the psychologically significant 160 per dollar level as the BOJ left interest rates unchanged with traders looking for signs...

European shares extend gains as oil retreats; Fed decision in focus

The pan-European benchmark STOXX 600 was up 0.5% to 605.59 points by 0810 GMT International News via Reuters: European shares extended their rebound on Wednesday as...

Currencies tread water as a cooling oil rally calms markets

It was slightly firmer against the euro, which dipped after two sessions of gains as traders awaited the start of a two-day European Central...
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